Rare sights and touristy spots that I witnessed while in the world’s greatest metropolis – New York! – Enjoyed the Manhattan skyline and downtown – The spectacular view from the top of Empire State Building – Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island – Staten Island(on the Staten Island Ferry) – Madame Tussaud’s – Broadway – Times [...]
Posts Tagged ‘USA’
Hills, Islands and a County Fair
Posted: October 30, 2009 in Circus, Islands, Nature, TravelTags: Connecticut, Guilford Fair, Litchfield Hills, Thimble Islands, USA
A calm, peaceful and not so hectic weekend it was at the Litchfield Hills, Thimble Islands and the Guilford Fair. The Litchfield Hills is located in the NorthWestern part of the state of Connecticut and is the perfect spot for a lazy day. Even better, is to relax at a Vineyard amidst the hills, like [...]
Under the Sea
Posted: September 29, 2009 in Ocean, TravelTags: Aquarium, Boston, IMAX, New England, New England Aquarium, Under the Sea, USA
Now for my tryst with the waters. I went Whale Watching in the Atlantic Ocean on Voyager III from the Boston coastline and spotted a few humpback, minke and finback whales. It was an experience to cherish for a lifetime despite the fact that I fell sea sick. To have travelled 30miles in to the ocean for the first time [...]
US Open 2009
Posted: September 17, 2009 in Tennis, TravelTags: 2009, Grandslam, Tennis, US Open, USA
I have always been a fan of the game and remember playing badminton instead of tennis as a child with my neighbour, using the compound gate as the net. We had only a single(Small) chair and hence used to share it taking turns, for our break, drinking water/juice and wiping away sweat with towels(we did’nt [...]
The Bishop Farm
Posted: September 4, 2009 in Farm, TravelTags: Apple, Berry Picking, Bishop Farm, Blueberry, Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
What do you think was next on the agenda? Ah well, a visit to the farm to pick apples and blueberries it was. Berry picking was one of the very many on my To Do list. On a nice bright sunny and pleasant morning, we(my sister and I) set out on a 2mile walk to the [...]
One amongst the many things that I always wanted to do was to try my hand at gambling – visit a casino in Las Vegas. Las Vegas wasn’t feasible and hence after punting at the “Bangalore Turf Club“, “Mohegan Sun” it was. The feel and experience of visiting, gaining and losing is what mattered more. Mohegan [...]
Cuisines of the World
Posted: September 1, 2009 in Cuisine, TravelTags: British, Cuisine, Japanese, Malaysian, Middle Eastern, Syrian, Thai, USA
I’ve been trying various kinds of cuisines during my visit to the United States. Very different, exotic and nice on the pallette. The irony being that, I am yet to experiment with typical American cuisine. What is American Cuisine per se? I have been to: Mamoun’s (Middle Eastern, Syrian Restaurant) The Hunt Breakfast at The Griswold [...]
On 22nd of August, 2009 I went Wine Tasting at ‘Gouveia Vineyard‘ , Connecticut. Located on 140acres of farm land, the vineyard is beautiful and serene. Seyval Blanc, Vignoles, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cayuga, St. Croix, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel are some of the very many grapes at Gouveia. I am not much [...]
While taking a walk on Poet’s Corner, with my sis and jeej I observed houses with flags on the outside. On asking as to what the reason behind the same is I learnt that it was a sign of Patriotism and to indicate that they are Americans. Interesting/weird? How good an observer are you? Let’s [...]
