Monthly Archives: November 2012

In the first two chapters of our Boston Blog we talked about our trip around the City, through the parks, open spaces and neighbourhoods and then about our trip down memory lane with the Ride of Paul Revere and the … Continue reading →

We began Boston 1 with the opening verse from Longfellow’s The Ride of Paul Revere which relates the most publicly recognized event of the American fight for independence. Boston is recognized as the home of the American Revolution and the … Continue reading →

Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five; Hardly a man is now alive, Who remembers that famous day and year. The ride of Paul Revere has become the symbol of the resolve of … Continue reading →

Get ready because Santa is coming! Here he is!!! No matter what, you have to . . .

We went to the Parade on an beautiful Thanksgiving Day in Manhattan. Pictures below. Hundreds lined the route. Kids and adults. It was magical.

In 1858, Fredrick Law Olmstead and Calver Vaux set their sites on an unpromising piece of land in upper New York to create what has become the landmark in Manhattan. No picture of New York is complete without at least … Continue reading →

If you walk around Manhattan, and we are sure the outer boroughs as well, you will find Italian everywhere. Delis, food stores and restaurants, selling or serving Italian fare of every kind and region are everywhere. Chelsea is well know … Continue reading →

I feel compelled to write something about the recent US election although I think that most has already been said in the newpapers and on television over the last few days. And in light of the devastation in the New … Continue reading →

It is raining again today in New York. Sandy is gone and gave us a few days of beautiful sun along with cooler temperatures and wind. But today, we are expecting the first Nor’easter of the season. This is a … Continue reading →

Weather and FEMA officials were convinced of the seriousness of Sandy and municipal officials in New York paid heed. They made continual announcements on the media for a couple of days before Sandy was predicted to hit, warning people of … Continue reading →