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Lifestyle, Nature and Tourism

Interior Shots of The Queen Mary, Long Beach CA

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Queen Mary Hull Exterior
All Photos By Gail

It was a very hot and sunny day in late December when my sister and I visited the Queen Mary, docked at Long Beach, California. Formerly a luxury cruise liner specializing in North Atlantic crossings (between US and England) for the Cunard Line, the ship has been retired since 1967 and now has a permanent home at the Port of Long Beach, where it does a brisk business as a luxury hotel, special exhibit venue, event space (get Married on the Queen Mary!) and one of Southern California’s most popular tourist attractions. Continue reading Interior Shots of The Queen Mary, Long Beach CA →

Lifestyle, Nature and Tourism

Historic Merry Go Round at Griffith Park

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Griffith Park Merry Go Round with Sue
Look How Excited Sue is to Ride the Merry Go Round! (All Photos By Gail)

Now that the snow and frigid cold are kicking off the New Year here in Manhattan, I am looking back fondly at my recent week long holiday trip to Southern California, where I enjoyed clear blue skies, bright sun and warm temperatures each and every day! California!
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Lifestyle, Nature and Tourism

Space Needle Coin Bank

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Space Needle Bank
Photo By Gail

Sold exclusively in The Space Needle Gift Shop, Seattle, Washington.

Arts and Culture

Must See Seattle Attraction: Chihuly Garden and Glass

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Chihuly Garden and Glass Signage
Persian Ceiling Gallery, All Photos By Gail

Sometimes, you can see something so beautiful that it invades your imagination forever. I have been a fan of Glass Artist Dale Chihuly for years, but have never seen a comprehensive exhibit of his large scale works in person until I had the opportunity to visit Chihuly Garden and Glass during my recent stay in Seattle. While it is inarguably a beautiful city with innumerable natural attractions and tourist destinations, if you can visit only one notable spot on a trip to Seattle, go to Chihuly Garden and Glass. This place will completely and totally blow your mind and it is absolutely unlike any attraction you can see anywhere else.
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Lifestyle, Nature and Tourism

Cool Things I Saw at the Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium Exterior
The Georgia Aquarium Rocks

On my last day in Atlanta, I took a trip to the Georgia Aquarium, which has been open for just one year and is the largest aquarium in the world. Seriously. Here are some of the cool sea creatures I saw on my visit.

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