Archive for June, 2009

New York City

Stayed three nights in the Hyatt Regency Jersey City, and two in the Grand Hyatt New  York. Loved the ferry across the Hudson River. Better than the tour boats. Coffee, smoothie, and roasted nuts outside in Financial District (Wall Streeet area) was fantastic. Ukrainian food. Italian food. Chinatown.  Hated Times Square. Didn’t like the tourist [...]

Kansas City

Went to the Plaza. Saw the dragonboats waiting for the festival on the river. Introduced my brother to barbecue and to creme brulet.  Hyatt Regency Crown Center. He thought KC was quite impressive compared to Oklahoma City. True, but he hadn’t seen New York City yet.

Wichita

Been here more than once. Driving through to Kansas City for cheap flights. Went to Old Town, though – a trolley ride from the Hyatt Regency Wichita. That was good. Took my brother to an old-fashioned stage show, mostly to get him a photo with the actors. Introduced him to hummus.