Bardstown, Kentucky
13. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Much cooler weather today - it's actually been quite chilly this morning but expected to warm up this afternoon. Went to see the LOuisville Ballet perform Giselle at the Kentucky Performing ArtsWeiterlesen
Bardstown, Kentucky
14. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Last day here - wish we didn't have to leave! Beautiful sunny day - the warmest we've had for a few days. Waffles, porridge & coffee for breakfast, followed by a long walk!! Fried green tomatoes(yum),Weiterlesen
Bardstown, Kentucky
15. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Leaving this morning - hope to return one day. Last breakfast with the Pointers. Oh how we will miss the amazing food we've had the past two weeks!!
New York City
15. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We're now in The Big Apple! Our hotel is pretty good for NYC - has a small kitchenette and a good bathroom and a huge king-size bed. Went looking for Bens Deli, a kosher deli in the garment district.Weiterlesen
New York City
16. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We had planned to spend the day at the Metropolitan Museum and Central Park but it started to pour after breakfast and continued to rain until noon (which is precisely the time they predicted it wouldWeiterlesen
New York City
17. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Caught the subway to World Trade Centre to go to the 9/11 Museum and Memorial this morning. Watched a short movie that had some different footage of the spread of the smoke and debris from the attacksWeiterlesen
New York City
17. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
After leaving the WTC we crossed the road and found another memorial, which we discovered was on the wall of the Fire Station across the road. An African American gentleman was polishing the copperWeiterlesen
New York City
18. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
After leaving the WTC we had to ask an Officer for directions to the subway (once again we were going in the wrong direction). The 7 day Metro Cards we had bought two days ago were problematic becauseWeiterlesen
New York City
18. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Caught the subway to Brooklyn Bridge stop and walked across the bridge. The approaches to get onto it and off it were almost as long as the bridge itself. Fantastic views of Manhattan and the FreedomWeiterlesen
New York City
19. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Did a practice run to Penn Station to see how long it takes, in preparation for Monday. Once we get there we find the "Red Caps" and get them to look after the luggage and make sure we make it ontoWeiterlesen
New York City
20. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Decided to visit the Tenement Museum on Delancey Street in the Lower East Side today. The museum offers four different tours in an 1863 tenement building that had been occupied by Jewish immigrantWeiterlesen
New York City
21. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Went for a walk to have a look at the Hell's Kitchen Flea Market after breakfast. Continued to Broadway and came across the Broadway Flea Market and Auction. There were rows of tables fromWeiterlesen
New York City
22. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Last breakfast here. Left early to walk to Penn station, trying to beat the rush of workers! Made it to the station easily - only downside we had a 90
minute wait! The station has the best/clearestWeiterlesen
New York to Boston
22. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
On the Amtrak Acela to Boston. Enjoying pretzels and coffee in First Class and about to order lunch! Very comfortable train with free WiFi.
In the first photo you can just see, in the distance, theWeiterlesen
Boston, Massachusetts
23. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
After breakfast we caught the subway into Boston - we needed help almost every time we caught the subway - it's not as easy as NY. Went to the JFK Museum stop where we caught a free shuttle. SpentWeiterlesen
Boston
24. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Our last full day in Boston and we decided to take the Old Town Trolley tour of the city. We got a really good overview of the city, which is a blend of very old and very modern architecture, all ofWeiterlesen
Boston
25. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Some photos of Boston: Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market and the view from the harbour.
Burlington, Vermont
25. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Left Boston with instructions on how to get out of the city but, as usual, they weren't clear and we took a wrong lane and ended up in Cambridge and had to double back. Once we got on the freeway itWeiterlesen
Shelburne, Vermont
26. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Spent almost six hours at Shelburne Museum today - one of the most amazing museums I've ever seen. It is described as a "collection of collections". There is no attempt to recreate historicallyWeiterlesen
Shelburne Museum
27. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
More photos of items from some of the museum collections. The first is the Conestoga Wagon - one of only a few original remaining wagons of its type. The second is of Canadian brown bears in theWeiterlesen
Shelburne Museum
27. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Some more of the museum's collections - dolls and dollhouses. The houses were stunning and there were so many beautiful, beautiful dolls.
Shelburne Museum
27. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Just a few of the items from the circus display. It's housed in its own wooden 500 ft long u-shaped building and has over 4000 carved figures in the collection. There is also another 3 ring
circusWeiterlesen
Burlington, Vermont
27. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Had a swim and spa before breakfast and then headed into Burlington to catch the Ethan Allen III for a cruise on Lake Champlain. The lake borders Vermont, New York and Canada and is rumoured to have aWeiterlesen
Stowe, Vermont #1
28. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Headed to Waterbury and the Ben and Jerry ice cream factory after breakfast. The factory wasn't operating on Sunday but the tour was still bery informative and entertaining. Although Ben and JerryWeiterlesen
Stowe, Vermont #2
28. September 2014 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Some more photos of the beautiful Rec Path.








































































