North Atlantic Ocean 32°10’5” N 64°46’59” W 17 November 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
Catamaran out around the many small islands, stopping to snorkel on a coral reef. Saw lots of fishes!
BermudaSaint George’s ParishTucker’s TownCrystal Caves32°20’58” N 64°42’47” W
16 November 2023, Bermuda ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Amazing caves discovered by two boys, 14 and 13, who were hunting for their cricket ball in 1906. Also the funniest guide we’ve had, he was hilarious. On the way back out he showed us the hole theBaca lagi
BermudaHamiltonAlbuoy’s Point32°17’44” N 64°47’5” W
16 November 2023, Bermuda
Bermuda is very British in some ways, and tropical in others. They drive on the left and have Pelican crossings. But everything is pastel
colours, especially the houses and even the fire station andBaca lagi
Amerika SyarikatNew YorkKings CountyFort HamiltonHendricks Reef40°36’40” N 74°2’47” W
14 November 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Amazing and iconic views all the way.
Amerika SyarikatNew YorkRichmond CountySouth BeachWest Bank40°34’43” N 74°2’7” W
14 November 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌬 11 °C
I visited the South Tower several times, both on business and to the observation deck on the top floor. It was sobering to visit the memorial which consists of two square fountains showing theBaca lagi
Pengembara Very beautiful and thought provoking, I hope future generations understand the significance of it.
Amerika SyarikatNew YorkNew York CountyPhipps HousesDeWitt Clinton Park40°46’1” N 73°59’49” W 14 November 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
We went to the top of the Rockefeller Centre to admire the views of NYC, then had a look at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
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I don’t know who gave permission for those new skyscrapers but they sure do block the view of Central Park from the Rock.
13 November 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
A very interesting collection of ancient and modern Native American art, plus fauvism including Matisse and Derain, plus some other bits and bobs we liked!
13 November 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
A look around a couple of the collections in this magnificent museum, situated on Central Park and with some wonderful well-lit galleries.
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They offered themselves as ransom to the King of England in exchange for the freedom of their city.
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Rodin deliberately made their heads, hands and feet bigger to give them a more monumental look from ground level, which is where he wanted them to be displayed.
13 November 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
A sunny stroll through Central Park from the Dakota Building, where Lennon was shot, over to 5th Avenue. Walked through the ‘Strawberry Fields’ garden, dedicated to John, and saw the BethesdaBaca lagi
Amerika SyarikatNew YorkNew York CountyPhipps HousesDeWitt Clinton Park40°45’58” N 73°59’52” W
13 November 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
Great views with the sunrise over Manhattan.
Pengembara Actually that is my swimming cover-up, lent to me by none other than Lesley. And very handy it was too.