Tag: travel

Touring the WWII SS Red Oak Victory Ship

The Park Ranger and Park volunteer at Rosie The Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park insist that visiting The SS Red Oak Victory ship, is worth the time. The ship is only open to visitors on Sundays, and we are fortunate to be in Richmond, California, on a Sunday. Recognizing how lucky we are,…
Visiting Rosie The Riveter National Park Site

The headband speaks out to me from my headband holder. Red with white polka dots. Do I dare? I only need an appropriate shirt, and I could do it. Anticipation of visiting Rosie The Riveter National Park Site is high, but the feelings sky-rocket when I realize for the very first time, I can National…
Hiking Diamond Head in Hawaii

It’s the reward for hiking Diamond Head State Monument. An awe-inspiring view. The blue water stretches to infinity. A woman lines a group of tween boys against the railing. She works to catch her breath as she exclaims, “Wow, what a hike! Are you guys tired?” One of the boy’s eyes sparkling with wonder, replies,…
Celebrating Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando

Beads, tossed from floats, rain down on parade watchers. Hands stretch to the sky, ready for the clutch. I learn that an 11-year-old will tackle you like you are a quarterback, in order to catch a string of beads, during Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando. Being on the shorter side, I snatch up most of…
San Juan Food Tour-Puerto Rico

***This tour was provided courtesy by Spoon-Puerto Rico. All opinions are my own Colors. Vibrant, magnificent, energizing. To help us create more space in our stomachs, our Spoon Puerto Rico, San Juan Food Tour, guide, Pablo, stops at San Juan’s Calle McArthur. Our tour group oohs and ahhs, snapping photos as fast as fingers can…
Visiting The Turtle Hospital-Marathon-Florida

Circled around the largest tank, at The Turtle Hospital, in Marathon, Florida, the tour group stands ready. The guide drops a handful of pellets into our palms. We are instructed to toss a few pellets at a time into the water. The turtles glide over to the pellets. They munch. Watching rescue animals munch, brings…
Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park-Florida

Sleepy bodies shuffle into the Dry Tortugas National Park ferry terminal. The Yankee Freedom Boat Tour agency repeats the comment over the loudspeaker. “The waters can be rough. We highly recommend taking medicine for seasickness prior to departure. We sell Dramamine pills for $1.00 if you need them.” I brought my own Dramamine. Getting horribly…
Christmas Themed Restaurants and Bars in Philadelphia

It’s not Europe, nor as grand as New York City, but if you want an entertaining place to enjoy the Christmas season, Philadelphia is a good choice. In addition to the historic light show, Christmas Village Market, Dilworth Winter Garden, and multiple ice rinks, there are a variety of Christmas themed restaurants and bars in…
Visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial-Hawaii

Pearl Harbor National Memorial, is the most visited tourist attraction, in Hawaii. There are numerous National Park designations, including Historic Sites, Historic Parks, and National Monuments. Visiting a National Memorial, has a distinct feel. Two and half weeks in Hawaii, on three different islands, takes a lot of logistical planning. We need to figure out…