Travels in the 2nd half

Here are some really good examples of street art that I have found in different places: On a Street Stair in Lisbon Same Lisbon staircase Outside ABC No Rio on NYC's Lower East Side Also on the Lower East Side of New York Silver Lake district of Los Angeles Also in Silver Lake Close-up in Silver Lake   Montreal Rochester NY Lisbon - they used 3 whole abandoned buildings in 1 street Lisbon Building #3 in Lisbon

One of things that I really like about living in NYC is that there is always something to do. Recently The Amazing Ms. D and one of our daughters - The Soon To Be Doctor went to Brooklyn to attend an Afro-Latino Street fair. Here are some of photos of that afternoon - The Amazing Ms. D & Soon-to-be-doctor feel the rhythm of the beat. Cutting the rug so to speak The dancing was contagious Everyone was enjoying the music The music made the feet move   There was also an exhibition by a capoeira group: It was beautiful weather to spend an afternoon outside enjoying good company and good music,

I just spent a long weekend in LA getting to know my new grandson. I didn't have a lot of time for exploring, but I definitely have a few things to write about - more good food. Great Food on Melrose We went to two places on Melrose Ave that were fantastic. For dinner we went to  Vinoteque on Melrose . they specialize in Tapas. Between the three of us we tried the lamb meatballs, fried artichoke hearts, white bean ragout, glazed pork belly and sliders.  All were prepared just right and extremely tasty. They also carry a very good selection of wine and beer. For dessert we headed a block east to  Nuveux Artisan Creamery  for Handmade ice cream and excellent tea and coffee. the ice cream is made in store and the coffee is single source. Father's Day Breakfast in Larchmont Village  The next morning we met in Larchmont Village  (see map) for breakfast. Larchmont Village was founded in the 180's and became a trolley suburb of LA in the 1920's. For thos...

This is just a quick entry. A link to something really funny from Budget Travel Magazine - Funny travel signs

Before there was Brooklyn Flea there was Green Flea at IS 44 . Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan (see map) this market started as a fund raiser for the PTA of the local middle school. Today it is an amazing collection vendors. Over the past 25+ years it has become a Sunday tradition. This is not a neighborhood "tag sale." These are serious vendors. The range of products go from inexpensive knick-knacks like hand and candy to vintage books and magazines, costume jewelry, and fantastic furniture. Under one of the tables at Green flea  Some vendors sell the relics from our collective past - magazines, signs, kitchenware. Buttons reflecting past political movements More political buttons Others sell cultural collectibles - pins, postcards, sports cards. There are also vendors who sell their own creations. One vendor whom The Amazing Ms. D  and I loved was Cheetahrama . These fashion accessories have been created by Deborah Gregory , wh...