San Francisco has two types of vintage transportation in operation today. A ride on the city’s famous cable cars is high on the list of most visitors. People love to stand on the running boards as they travel up and over the hills while a gripman rings the familiar bells. But also interesting and fun to experience are the city’s fleet of vintage streetcars from around the world.
A Fresh Taste at the San Francisco Ferry Building
Occupy SF: Signs of an Occupation
High in New York on the Roosevelt Island Tram
Quite by accident, I came across the Roosevelt Island Aerial Tramway in New York City.
The Heat Was Hot: My Desert Road Trip
Portals of the Past
Larger than Central Park in New York City, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park has much to offer in natural beauty, recreational venues, cultural attractions and events. It also provides a glimpse into the city’s history at Portals of the Past on the edge of Lloyd Lake. This marble-columned entranceway is…
Four Artists Four Photos at the Hirshhorn Museum
At the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington DC, I found several works that grabbed my attention.
Washington Undercover
When I was growing up, I fantasized about being a spy. I loved all of the television programs featuring sexy secret agents and international intrigue. On my trip to Washington D.C. earlier this month, my first visit was to the International Spy Museum to learn more about the undercover world…