Ghost Signs These are a reminder of the past. Usually on the side of a building and painted by hand, early in the twentieth century. Many are visible, but so weather damaged they can’t be read. Others are quite clear with faded portions. Some others have had windows installed in the wall. A few I’veContinue reading
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Coronavirus and my Germany Trip
Everyone knows about the state of the world and Coronavirus. It has had an effect on what we do in many ways. Some things will be changed forever. I spent January and February of 2020 in Tarpon Springs, Florida. This had been arranged months in advance. I had a lovely condo on a lake, almostContinue reading “Coronavirus and my Germany Trip”
Cemetery Tourism
Ghoulish, some would think. Many places we travel to are burial sites or monuments to a deceased ruler, politician, or somebody of importance. Cemeteries can be located beside the historic site one is visiting or can be found quite by chance. Cholera Monument Vacationing in England a few years ago, I took the train fromContinue reading “Cemetery Tourism”
New York City – Historic Hotel Pennsylvania
I took a two week holiday to Spain and Morocco, exiting JFK. Looking to extend my trip, I decided that four days in New York City wouldn’t be a bad idea. Looking for a hotel proved daunting. Expensive, as expected, but hotels are starting to add an “urban fee”, which is the equivalent of theContinue reading “New York City – Historic Hotel Pennsylvania”