Okay, back to San Diego and the up-and-coming section of town known as South Park. This neighborhood is in transition and seeing a lot of new restaurants and shops coming into play, but there is still the old, faithful businesses that have been there forever, like California Liquor, with this charming mural. If you like... Continue Reading →
Okay ... last London pic for a bit (but follow me on Instagram for much, much more of my current trip abroad ... see the link below), and yes, this is pushing the season a bit. I absolutely loved being in London close to Christmas, when I visited back in 2016. The city goes all... Continue Reading →
The Millennium Bridge leads from the Tate Modern Museum to St. Paul's Cathedral, across the Thames. It's solely a pedestrian bridge and when they first opened it, the swaying of it (which was intentional) freaked people out, so they had to fix it. It opened in 2000, but was closed after opening day for two... Continue Reading →
This is Boadicea and Her Daughters, juxtaposed with the London Eye. It's on the city side of the Westminster Bridge, and pretty much opposite it is Big Ben (which we Americans tend to call it ... it's really Elizabethan Tower. Big Ben is actually the name for the great bell of the clock.). It's my... Continue Reading →
Hidden away near the Elephant and Castle Underground stop in southern London is The Cinema Museum. This rambling collection is geared towards actual cinemas, that is movie theaters, and all the amazing paraphernalia that accompanies them: Signage, posters, projectors, displays, even usher uniforms. It's worth seeing, and it's located in what was--over a century ago--one... Continue Reading →
The Tower Bridge from the Tower of London. This shot (taken in late 2016) is at the exit point for the Tower of London tour and I thought it made a particularly compelling photo. I've been to London enough times now that while I'll probably do a walk-by of some attractions (like the Tower of... Continue Reading →
Leadenhall Market, London, 2016. If you look closely, you can see the Christmas decorations. I love these old shopping arcades that pepper English towns. London has numerous ones (not all as ornate as Leadenhall), and Leeds had a few, too. I'm anxious to see if both York and Brighton have them, since I'll be visiting... Continue Reading →
When lions walked the earth ... this sunny scene from the Tower of London was captured in November of 2016, my last trip to one of my favorite cities in the world. Okay, let's qualify that: I haven't traveled that much. I travel a lot, but I tend to go back to the cities I... Continue Reading →
I have England on my mind. In a few short weeks, I'll be traveling to the country of my ancestors for a LONNNNNNNG visit, the longest time I've ever been away from home. I can't hardly wait. The photo above is from the prosaically-named Sky Garden, which looks out over the south end of London,... Continue Reading →
Piccadilly Circus is London's Times Square, only slightly less obnoxious. Here's the big display, which is constantly moving and changing, although that Coca-Cola sign seems to dominate, with its own commercials and animations. The Brits love their traffic circles, which to me just means I'll never (NEVAH!) drive there. It's hard enough crossing the damn... Continue Reading →
This is basically my backyard, on a warm and sunny Sunday. I was just sitting there, watching the world go by, which included quite a few bicyclists in their fancy biking outfits, like they're all on some grand tour de whatnot. It's a great place to just sit and watch ... walkers and riders. I... Continue Reading →
Central Park in New York City on a cool, breezy fall day, where the trees haven't quite turned yet, but some are already gone, baby, gone. This is one of my favorite parts of the park, the Mall, a long expanse that you can walk or sit a spell and people-watch. It's sides are festooned... Continue Reading →
I love Seattle, too. I especially love this fountain which has a mind of its own. It's located in Seattle Center, the home of the Space Needle (seen lurking above the fountain, above) and the 1962 Worlds Fair (or Century 21 Exposition, if you prefer, even if it sounds like a real estate company convention).... Continue Reading →
I love Leeds. I'm sure I've mentioned this before, and I apologize for repeating myself. It has this rusty English charm to it, both old and new at the same time. A river runs through it ... okay, a canal, and I am fascinated by this little water taxi that winds around, taking people to... Continue Reading →
There's nothing like an old, weathered sign. The Admiral Hotel is located in a ... let's say "less desirable" part of San Francisco, one I walk through occasionally to get to a bookstore over on Van Ness Avenue. It's kind of a shortcut from where I normally stay. I'm pretty sure that this sign could... Continue Reading →
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