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New York City (again)

Went all over NYC again – well, lower Manhattan – everything below Central Park. This time went to Queens (Astoria), too, and made another visit to Jersey City.  Wish I’d had time to visit Flushing, but just to see it. If I lived in Queens, it’d be Astoria most likely. Still, like Manhattan far better. [...]

Chicago (yet again)

Fifth or Sixth time here, at least. Hotel Burnham. Wow! What a great hotel, and right in the loop. Explored the North side. Liked most of the areas off the red line. Andersonville was great, if kind of awkward, but Edgewater sucked, other than Francesca’s where I had dinner – that was good. The area [...]

Vancouver

How many wonderful things can I say about Vancouver. It’s a bit like Seattle, but I like it a lot better. Why? The trains. They just built a new line, so unmanned subway trains are in lots of great places. The West End was my favorite. I got myself out of the tourist district by [...]

Dallas

Of course, I’ve been to Dallas many, many times. This time I took my brother-in-law for his last trip while visiting the US.  Had desert, went to Book Depository (he wanted to see it), and spent the rest of the time in Koreatown. Hyatt Regency Dallas.

Aruba

Lizards! I love the lizards. Went snorkeling again – liked that. Out by the wrecks, though, the waves were particularly choppy. Takes an athelete to fight them. The reefs were better. Dessert at Hyatt Regency Aruba was The Mediterranean. It was fantastic. Before you rush off to your Hyatt and get one, make sure they’re [...]

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.

Chicago (again)

This is the fourth or fifth visit. Found the North Side! Ate at Pick Me Up Cafe on 3400 N. Clark. Belmont exit off the red line has coffee shops, book stores, vegetarian food. Spent a day there. Don’t like corporate food, but liked Potbelly. Not Giordanos. The red line is great, but someone I [...]

Hawaii

Waikiki. I’m not a big fan of the tourist zone – there was a Denny’s! Snorkeling was great. First attempt at surfing – I made it to my knees. I love the ocean, but salt water pickles me raw. Liked the Korean restaurant. Hyatt Regency Waikiki – the hospitality was unparalleled.

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