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Thursday, April 23, 2015
The Latest in Tips For New York City
For all of you who have been reading this blog the last three years, you probably know that I love New York City. I don't live far away, and I get a lot of chances to take the train down there for some time off. One of my favorite places to wander is the financial district. I love the old buildings, the old streets, the tall, close together buildings, and the waterfront. I can't say it enough. On the weekends, it's a great place to be.
Club Quarters is my favorite hotel and the only place that I stay when I go to Manhattan. Let me explain. It's a fabulous hotel with great rooms and great suites. They have wonderful amenities, like convenient computers to use, great lounges, great service, water bottles that you can fill to take out with you on every floor, and they will even hold your bag for you after you check out while you run around the city some more. It's a great place, and it's reasonably priced on the weekends. It's a block from the subway with a Dwayne Reade around the corner and a bistro on the corner.
Okay, so on with my tips. A grand old Tiffany's building is right around the corner from my favorite hotel. I've always wanted to go in and see it, because the building is old and I had this fantasy that the inside would be old and gorgeous. Well, let me tell you, that is not the case. While the inside is perfectly lovely, it's very modern. The only things that are left over from a bygone era are some moldings along the ceiling. Was that a let down? A little. So, unless you really want to go shopping at Tiffany's, don't bother.
We did visit the 911 Memorial Park. The pools are astounding. I think that they made the perfect statement with them and they are beautiful. The building is iconic and I can't stop looking at it, because it is so amazing. The museum, which is now open, is a little bit frustrating. It's too crowded to get in. It really is. I have a friend that did go in and she said that it felt unfinished too. So, my tip is to wait until things are a little less harried with the museum. There's still a lot of construction right there too. Unless this is the only time in your life that you can get to New York, wait for the museum visit. I don't think they're as ready as they thought they were.
Huge tip here. O'Hara's Irish Bar. This place has been around for 30 years. It's seen it all, and it's a regular bar where real people hang out. We stopped in there to grab a beer and use the facilities and found something special. Pretty much every fire fighter, police officer, and EMT in the country and some from other parts of the world have been to this bar. It sits right across the street from the 911 Memorial and has been there since before 911. This place was there through the whole thing, helping the emergency workers in any way that they could, and the folks that have passed through have all dropped off patches from their local departments as a thank you. The people who run this bar have a lot of stories to tell, and they really have a way of educating the public on just what happened at ground zero. It was a moving experience to visit this place. It was also a lot of fun. We ended up meeting some people who were rooting for St. Louis in the Hockey playoffs, so we stuck around and watched the game and helped to cheer them on.
I love the waterfront, and we took a little walk on the south shore this time. I do have to say that there are some big changes going on over by the South Street Seaport. We found a wonderful new park there that was full of people doing their morning Tai Chi. That was wonderful. They do still have a couple of tall ships that they are working on. You still can catch all of the cruises, water taxis and helicopters that you used to be able to. But, the building that we are all used to seeing from the Brooklyn Bridge is closed. The street across from there is really being worked on and looks pretty good. A lot of the businesses that were in the now closed building are across the street along the cobblestones. Things are looking good and when it's all done it will be great, but be aware that there is a lot of work going on around there. And it's a pedestrian area for the most part, so you won't be able to just drive by.
We took the subway up to 42nd Street and walked over to the Hudson River, finding some cool stuff along the way. We stopped in to see Holy Cross Church which is gorgeous. I love beautiful churches, so that was fun for me. We stopped at Kaufmann's Army Navy Surplus, which is always great, and there aren't as many of these around as there used to be. We stopped and had some Gyros at the 42nd Street Diner, which is adorable and has really great Gyros. I liked the owners too. You can also go bowling over there and they have some great parks. It's also a hop skip from the Hudson River in that neighborhood.
I finally went to the Intrepid. Nothing gets me jazzed like a lot of planes and the biggest boat I've ever seen. I love old military stuff and this place is great. They do have a space shuttle now, if anyone's not already seen one. I didn't bother to stop in and see it, because it was extra, and once you've seen one, you've seen them all. The Intrepid does have a Harrier Aircraft though. That was cool. I love those. They also had fighter jets, helicopters, spy planes and all kinds of stuff. It's a great time, reasonably priced. They do also have a submarine. There were men there who served on the ship telling stories, which is always one of my favorite parts of visiting a military museum. It's a great time for the whole family. On board the ship they even have an interactive section and there are some simulator rides and such for entertainment. They are doing some work on the place, so there is an alternate entrance at the moment, but it's pretty convenient. You will have to go through security, so don't bring anything stupid.
It's spring in Chinatown, so Columbus Park was a must. The pavilion was full of people. The soccer fields were full. The older folks were playing Mah Jong. The regulars were playing music and the trees were in bloom. It was a great day in Chinatown. I did some shopping amongst the crowds and found a lovely new little place to have lunch in Hing Huang Restaurant. There's always great food in Chinatown. We even found a great Thai grocery and got some stuff to cook at home with. I always have the same advice for this neighborhood. Shop carefully. It's not all a great deal. And, don't eat along Canal Street. The restaurants there are busy and crowded with tourists on the weekends. Hit a side street to eat.
We found a lot of interesting places and saw a lot of things along the way this time. We had beautiful weather, which is amazing given the winter that we've all just lived through around here. The subway system is celebrating 110 years, with only a few closures for repair. It only took up one giant board per station, but the good news is that they take care of them. You who come in from Connecticut for sure will be looking at some changes for a while as they are starting to work on those train systems too. There will be changes in services and stops, so check ahead.
The last thing that I have to tell you about is that I finally got to try Ethiopian food. I've been on this kick for about four years, and it's never panned out until this weekend. We went over to the East Village along 6th Street, which is a great place to find really good small little restaurants with all kinds of fare, and we tried out a little place called Awash. There are three Awash Restaurants in New York, so trust me they are very good at what they do. I loved the food, which is served up on a big tray and shared by all at the table. There are no utensils. You eat with a sour dough bread called Injera. Now, the only problem that I had was that the bread made everything taste a little sour. It's good, but really different. So, should you try Ethiopian food? Sure. It's just different, and be aware.
Also, if you love great art, the Bowery on your way to these restaurants has something for you. It's the latest Rob English creation. Baby Hulk is really something, and you can't miss it. I'm not sure how big it is, but is sure is impressive. It's worth it to make the trip over that way just to see the painting.
So, there you have it. My latest thoughts on the greatest city on Earth. Next time I go to town I will have more tips. Hope you get a chance to visit New York City. I love it there.
Enjoy!
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Thursday, April 9, 2015
It's Festival Time on Ikaria
It's spring, and that means it's getting warmer in the Greek Islands, and it also means that it's festival time on many of them. But, there's one island that boasts more elderly people than most places on Earth. Many of the residents there have spent their lives living and working elsewhere and then returned when they retired. I once was told that if you are older than 103, you can no longer receive a loan at the bank. Imagine that. Bill Weir did and he spent some time over there wondering what it was about this tiny island that makes people forget how old they really are and live to ages that most of us only imagine. They still have all the things that we picture on a Greek island, like pretty white villages, and ruins, and lots of tourists spend time there. There's just something a little different about Ikaria.
You can charter a yacht to sail around the islands or just around Ikaria for a day. You can get to the island by smaller plane or the ferry. It's not like getting to Pitcairn Island. This place is reachable and beautiful. It's relaxed, which is one of the reasons I believe these people live so long. I liked the idea of renting a boat for the day and getting some great views of the coast of Ikaria. It's got great rocky shores and tons of beautiful beaches. It also has all of those little cove towns that spread up the cliffs and hills making bright white landscapes that you only seem to see around the Mediterranean Sea. It's a great way to take in the view.
You will find beautiful resort hotels in nearly every town and village on Ikaria. There's nothing quite like sitting by a pool with an amazing view of the Mediterranean Sea from the top of a rocky cliff. It's a great way to get away and forget that at home you're still wearing winter boots. The one thing that you always get in the Greek Islands is the atmosphere, and it's alive and well on Ikaria. You will feel a little bit like you stepped back in time and are part of the jet set that made the Mediterranean one of the must see places of the world.
Speaking of stepping back in time, we all know that one of the reasons that people come to Greece is to see ruins. You will not be disappointed on Ikaria. They have several sites including the Castle of Koskina, Drakano Fortress, the Temple of Artemis, and the Roman Baths at Therma. There are a lot of sites to go and visit, and some of them are still in pretty good shape. If you own a camera though, this is for you.
Then there are the beaches. We all know how interested I am in these places, but Ikaria has a lot of them for those of you who are into the beach. There is one that I like, however, and that is Seychelles Beach. This rocky beach not only has a view, but it also has a lot of rocky areas to explore and a cave. In the area of this beach there are also tunnels along the roads where you drive. It's a very rocky, scenic area, and the beach just gives you a place to stop and enjoy the scenery.
So, why did I make this an Adventure for Anyone? Well, for one thing, it has festivals this time of year. Panagiria are the celebrations of the Feast Days. In May there are four of them; Agias Irinis, Agios Isidoros, St. Constantine & Helen, and Agiwn Pantwn. Sometimes they also have Agiou Pnevmatos in May, but it also comes sometimes in June. Check the information on the web to see which villages have celebrations for which feast day, but you have to go to one of these festivals. They are amazing. We've all heard tales about how Greek folks party, and that's somewhat true. They love to get together with family and friends and cook, eat, visit, laugh, dance, and yes drink. If you do go to one of the Panagiria, you will be expected to join in. I promise it will be fun though. You'll find yourself celebrating well into the night and sometimes to dawn, and it will be something that you will remember forever. That's why you should come to Ikaria. To meet the locals and see the wonderful lifestyle that they have. Some of these people live off the land at their houses and rarely even use money. It's a world that has nearly ceased to exist on our globe.
While on the island you will also want to visit Therma, which does not host any of the May Panagiria, but they do have hot springs, and we all know how much I love those. These have been visited since the times of the Gods when the ruins were not yet ruins, and Odysseus was sailing the seas, and they are still a delight. The spas at Therma are some of the most popular spots for tourists on the island. If you have some aches and pains, this is the spot for you.
You will see things on Ikaria that you don't see on most Greek Islands. You will meet people that have lived longer than you ever imagined and you will see them in fairly large numbers. You will find a good number of people that speak English running around too, because some of the elderly here used to live and work in America. They only retired back to Ikaria. With it's unusual rock houses that date back to before Christ was born, Ikaria is an amazing place with amazing people. It's beautiful and wild and scenic and fun. It's one of those places that just keep you coming back. Ask it's amazing elderly population that returned here after lifetimes lived elsewhere. Take some time to relax, and make your way to Ikaria, an amazing little Greek Island.
Enjoy!
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Thursday, April 2, 2015
I've Given Up On Spring, So Let's Go Somewhere That They Just Don't Care...Cleveland!
It's baseball season, well almost, and that means that it's time for all this snow to go away. I still have a glacier in my yard and it snowed the other day. So, while it's been nice talking about all the wonderful ways that we can go far far away and be warm, it's time to talk about someplace near and dear to my heart. That place is Cleveland, Ohio, home of the Indians amongst others.
Cleveland is one of the truly unsung amazing places in this country. I've been going there since I was a little kid, and I've always loved it there. The legend is true that at one time the river caught on fire, but since then, they've been really good about pollution. When I was a kid, the smog was pretty bad there, and now the skies are clear, even though there are clouds a lot of the time. There are so many things that I could talk about when it comes to Cleveland that I could sincerely write the longest blog entry ever written about this city. But I won't. Cleveland has great architecture, amazing museums, great botanical gardens, fabulous neighborhoods with amazing food, some of the most notable sports teams in the country and the world. It's all right here in Cleveland, baby!
We love the Indians, Cavaliers, and Browns (both old and new). This town loves their teams, so don't wear anything offensive while visiting. Not that anyone will care. They all know their teams are the greatest, and consider all the other fans uninformed. I just think it's rude in a great town like Cleveland to wear garb that supports other teams. But, there are many things that the city is known for, and believe it or not, one of those things is the airport. That's right, Cleveland has the most interesting airport I've ever been to in the Cleveland Hopkins Airport. This place has a branch of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a hall of art museum exhibits in addition to great shopping and food. That place even has an English Pub with bangers and mash on the menu. It's a great place to get stuck on a layover, and for any of you that have flown much, you know how important a good layover is.
I mentioned the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, because it is one of the most famous spots in all of Cleveland. There's always something going on there whether it be great exhibits or great events. If you like rock music, you cannot miss this. If you like museums, you should also check out the Great Lakes Science Center, all of the art museums, the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, and so many other great tourist stops. If you like, you can visit some of them on the trolley tour.
Nearby is one of my all time favorite locations. Cedar Point is the amusement park that I visited throughout most of my life. From the time I was a kid, I couldn't wait to go there, and I still love it. All we wanted to do as kids was go to the world's best roller coaster park and scare the crap out of ourselves. As an adult, I discovered that Cedar Point is indeed ranked the world's best roller coaster park, proving that my judgment isn't all bad. But, whether you like the coasters, the beach, other rides, mini golf or great IMAX movies, it's a great place to spend some time, and it sits right on the beach along Lake Erie.
But, let's get down to it. I don't write about a town just because I like it. There are some one of a kind things to do in Cleveland. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is one of them, but there are many more. Surfing is something that folks in Cleveland love to do. You can go to the beach and watch or try it for yourself. It's not quite spring yet? That's okay, these guys go surfing most of the winter as well. This is the one place in the world that surfing isn't really seasonal. It's a crazy concept, but the locals have a whole lot of fun surfing in the dead of winter.
Cleveland is a great place to strap on the old feed bag too. Just ask Anthony Bourdain. There are several neighborhoods in Cleveland that are noted for their specific food genres. The West Side Market is the zenith of the idea of being a foodie in Cleveland. It's one of the oldest and largest city markets in the country, and you can find just about anything there. You should really make it a stop while in town. But that's not the only shopping that you should do. Cleveland is known for it's books. That's right, these guys read, collect, buy and sell books by the tons. Loganberry Books is in the oldest part of town and has thousands of books to pick through, and if you want to combine a love of food with a love a books, visit Zubal Books in the old Twinkie factory. It's one of the largest new and used booksellers in the world, and the fact that the place used to produce Twinkies is pretty cool.
For all of it's amazing qualities from the fireworks factory to the best Polish food I ever ate, Cleveland has some great stuff, but one of the things that you really need to do is see some sights that you can't see anywhere else. Stop in at the Horseshoe Casino and the Cleveland visitors center and discover a piece of history that most of us can identify with. The Horseshoe Casino used to be Higbee's Department Store, and we all know what that means. That's right, the movie A Christmas Story was largely filmed right here in Cleveland. The downtown area was the backdrop for the movie and the sections where Ralphie was desperately trying to tell Santa that he wanted a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas.
But that's not all. The actual house where Ralphie and his family lived in the movie has become a museum, and for anyone who loves that ridiculous old movie as much as me and my family, this is a must see stop on a trip to Cleveland. While at the house museum, you can get information on other sites in town that relate to the movie like the chinese restaurant and the location of the fire truck that was called to the school. Across the street from the house is a gift shop where you can buy all kinds of crazy things that will always remind you of the movie, including a number of items based on the electric sex leg lamp.
There's always a Christmas Tree in the living room here, and there's always a leg lamp shining in the window. It's really something special for all of us who have spent our Christmas Eve's watching the movie with our families. It's a one of a kind special place and it's in one of my favorite cities in the world.
So, maybe spring really isn't ever going to come, but if you go to Cleveland you won't care. It's still snowy there, but the surf's up. It's always Christmas over on Cleveland Street. Maybe the idea of going someplace warm is the general conventional idea for getting away from a lingering winter. Sometimes I just think that flying in the face of it may be the best way to fight it at this point. So, come to Cleveland. Lay in wait for the roller coasters, do some surfing and spend some time remembering one of the funniest Christmas movies of all time.
Enjoy!
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
Still Cold, So Grenada
We're enjoying our spring at 39 degrees and rain in New England, so I thought I would talk about someplace a lot warmer, and at this point in time, a lot prettier. I love a good sunset, and despite my angst about beaches as a vacation location, sunsets over the ocean are beautiful. One of those pretty sunset spots lies just north of Venezuela in the Caribbean...Grenada. Grenada sports six smaller islands, some of them technically uninhabited, but most of the fun is to be had on the island of Grenada itself. I'll just get the easy ones out of the way. They have amazing beaches, great snorkeling and diving, resorts, great food, a petting zoo, sailing vessels for rent or tour, shopping, hiking, biking, and those gorgeous sunsets. But, there are some really cool things about Grenada that you don't always hear about.
Let's start with a little history. Grenada was "discovered" by Columbus and originally was called Concepcion. Over the years the island was fought over by the French and British and was called not only Concepcion, but also Grenade, before it finally landed as Grenada. In the 1970's the country became independent, and a few years later communists from Cuba tried to take it over. After several countries helped them battle this problem, they went to a parliamentary government with the Queen as head of state. Today, it is a tourist haven and a tax haven for people from all over the world. There are forts that are hundreds of years old, with cannon still pointing out to sea. There are spices grown all over the island which it has become famous for, especially the nutmeg. The waters are clear, the skies are big, the people are friendly, and the views are amazing. The weather is nice, especially if you avoid the hurricane season from June through November. There's really no downside here.
St. George's is the capital of this island nation, and it's epicenter for activity. This is where you will catch most of the tours and find most of the resorts. This is where your cruise will stop if you come out this way. You can even come here with Disney. It's a regular stop for a lot of ships. Now, as you know, I normally pick a place because it has something unique. Well, Grenada does. It has a couple of things.
It has some great outdoors. There are several waterfalls in Grenada, such as Concord Falls and the Seven Sisters, and some of them are not long hikes. Some of them are not far from the roads you take through the parks where they live. Grenada also has hot springs because they also have a volcano. Mount St. Catherine is over 4500 feet high and not dead. It's not active right now, which makes for great hiking and the hot springs are great for a soak. One way to access all this stuff and more is to take a Jeep tour, which come in both half and full day tours and take you to some amazing places with great vistas and good activities.
Jeep tours will take you through rainforest areas and along coastal areas as well. It's like a best of both worlds. Some tours stop way out in the middle of the rainforest area for lunch at Morne Fendue Plantation House. This is an old colonial style plantation house turned restaurant. It provides atmosphere as well as good food. Also on these tours, you can book an inner tubing trip down the river or a biking trip through the rainforest and along the coast. there are several choices and it's a lot of fun.
One of the really fun things to do is go on a sunset cruise with Savvy Sailing. They take you out on the ocean for some dinner and a fabulous sunset view. It's a definite Adventure for Anyone, and if you have a someone special with you, that's perfect. These schooners are one of the most affordable ways to spend a little time out on the water. You can take longer tours than three hours, but it will get pricey.
Here it is, the reason that Grenada is an Adventure for Anyone. No, that's not an actual Beetle. What that is, is a sculpture in the Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park. It's the only one of it's kind and it's amazing. This place was created to combat damaged reefs after Hurricanes Ivan and Emily came blasting through the area a few years back.
This park is a growing project with new sculptures being added all the time. What they do is create reef area for the sea life, and they make a great tourist attraction. It's about 14 feet deep where you find these statues, so you can dive or snorkel down to see them. It's a very creative way to enhance the wildlife in the area. Some places are using wrecked ships, but in Grenada, it's become an art project. The best part is that if you don't dive or swim, you can come out in a glass bottom kayak and just take a look. The good folks over at S & S Kayaking will help you do just that.
So, if you want to have some fun, get some sun, and see something really amazing, check out Grenada. The spice islands have some really great things to see and do. They also have a sense of responsibility for the nature around them and a genuinely creative way to help the sea life survive. It does the body good to see artists from all over taking part in such an amazing conservation project. The fish like it too. So, join in the fun and come and see the world's prettiest underwater conservation project.
Enjoy!
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