Category Archives: Travel

View 240: The Gateway Arch

Eero Saarinen, the architect of the Gateway Arch, wanted a simple design for a memorial to the westward expansion created by the Louisiana Purchase negotiated by President Thomas Jefferson.  After studying other iconic memorials, Eero decided none really fit and … Continue reading

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Watkins Glen Attractions

Watkins Glen State Park and Watkins Glen International (WGI) lie within five miles of each other at the southern end of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.  The state park features a magnificent natural gorge … Continue reading

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Stormtrooper Fun

As I mentioned in the last post, the Imperial Stormtroopers were the comedy relief of Star Wars Weekend.  These are the fearsome stormtroopers of the Empire, not the Republic stormtroopers of the Clone Wars. Making it doubly entertaining and funny … Continue reading

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Disney Cruising

The Disney Cruise Line does cater to families.  There are lots of activities and excursions during each cruise families can enjoy together.  Disney knew they would also have to cater to adults.  Not only adult singles and couples but parents … Continue reading

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View 231: Disney Dream Cruise Trip Report

I am not one to write up long trip reports.  I usually use photos with long captions.  Well, I was asked by a friend if I would do one.  Get ready for a longer than normal post today. 🙂 Back … Continue reading

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