Our hotel at National Harbor, Maryland provided close proximity to downtown Washington D.C. just 10 miles north and lovely views of the Potomac River. Walking along the marina one evening, I captured this shot. Wouldn’t you like to enjoy a cocktail while cruising along the river in one of those…
Remembrance at Washington DC Memorials
Symbolism abounds in Washington D.C. There’s no shortage of monuments to mark major events, memorialize leaders and honor individuals who have been forces of change in America and the world.
In remembrance of the men and women who have died in the service of the United States….
Travel Photo Thursday: A Slice of Chicago
I’ve just returned home from a two week trip to the Midwest that included a few days in the Chicago area to visit family and friends and participate in Walk MS. Here is a slice of Chicago life for Travel Photo Thursday. The First Slice Actually, my individual serving of…
Culture Curious in Chicago
As someone who is proud to call Chicago my birthplace and former home for many years, I’ve always known that the city is one of the world’s finest cultural capitals. But as many times as I’ve passed by the old Chicago Public Library building, I never walked through the doors…
All Aboard! From Durango to Silverton
This week’s Travel Photo Thursday picture was taken by another member of the Traveling with Sweeney family. Cousin TWS, Thomas Holt Ward, took this shot of the historic Durango to Silverton train as it passed near his home in Durango, Colorado. In operation since 1882, the Durango to Silverton Narrow…
AT&T Park: Who’s on First?
Whether you’re a local or a visitor from out of town, you should think about taking in a San Francisco Giants game at AT&T Park. You don’t even have to be a big baseball fan to enjoy the views, people watching, ballpark food aromas and energy of the crowd.
South of San Francisco: Mystery, History and CuriOdyssey
There are many points of interest and things to do south of San Francisco along the Peninsula and beyond to San Jose, as well. Here are just a few of them.
Cruising San Francisco Bay
Over the years, Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco has gotten cluttered with souvenir shops, street performers and throngs of tourists. Sadly, I think that it long ago lost much of its maritime charm and historic appeal. So why do Mr. TWS and I still insist on bringing our out-of-town visitors down to the wharf?