Another work of art in Brooklyn
leaving Brooklyn or coming into Brooklyn via the iconic Brooklyn Bridge is where you will find the 22.5feet bronze statue. This structure is named Unity representing the ambitious attitude of Brooklyn.
Author: xlcrgirl
I am retired and have enjoyed the thrill of travelling around the world where I meet new people and experience different cultures. I am outgoing and very friendly and my friends enjoy stories of my travels. My friends have expressed an interest in hearing more and seeing more pictures so that’s why I am doing this blog.
Reach Falls, discovered by runnaway slaves from plantations, Jamaica
Loved this falls one of the hidden treasures
A test run on the road again – Aruba
Well I decided to venture on the road again so I visited one of my favorite islands, Aruba. It is one of the ABC (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao) surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. It is an ideal place anytime of the year because of its tropical weather all year round. It is quite hot even… Read More A test run on the road again – Aruba
Celebrating Nurses Month
As we celebrate the month of May as the month for Nurses I would like to recognize all nurses around the globe. The year of 2020 to now has been and still is one of the most challenging time for Nurses. They have been out on the frontline with other healthcare providers but as we… Read More Celebrating Nurses Month
Springtime is in the air in Brooklyn
April is a very great time to see the cherry blossoms in bloom and often New Yorkers visit Washington DC to see a full display. I took a trip to DC but the blossoms were far and few between and to my surprise the blossoms were in their glory right in the Brooklyn Borough Botanical… Read More Springtime is in the air in Brooklyn
A little revisit doesn’t hurt
The leaning Tower found in Pisa, Italy is an amazing structure which gives you two perspectives depending on where you are standing. In one position the building seems straight and from another it is clearly leaning. The architecture is amazing and I am sure the view from atop is fantastic but I did not take… Read More A little revisit doesn’t hurt
South America revisited.
Capoeira dancers posing with tourists after entertaining us with their dance routines. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art and dancers use aspects of karate moves during their dance. Camdomble is a religious activity that originated in Brazil during the 19th century a combination of a West African religion and Roman Catholicism. Here we attended a… Read More South America revisited.
A stroll down memory lane
I have been asked so many times “ Where have you not visited” and as I try to respond I realize that although I have visited many countries there are lots of places I have yet to.visit. Every time I watch the summer or Winter Olympics the more I realize that there are so many… Read More A stroll down memory lane
Visit to Tallin and Berlin
If you are planning to visit Berlin while cruising the Baltic bear in mind that the ship docks at the port of Warnemunde and you can get to Berlin by train, bus or car. We went by train, which is about a three hour ride that made a few stops and gave a glimpse of… Read More Visit to Tallin and Berlin
A brief visit to St. Petersburg & Helsinki
A few years ago I took a transatlantic cruise to Europe with the main destinations to include Russia and Finland.. If you have never been on a cruise this might not be the one for you as you will be spending seven days on water before making your first stop. However if you are not… Read More A brief visit to St. Petersburg & Helsinki
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