Scenic Runway

Spring is a beautiful time of year in Washington, DC when the Cherry Blossoms Bloom! But this year, with the late winter cold weather, we are all hopeful that we will again see this beautiful sight!

Cherry Blossoms Bloom

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall the view of the Potomac River is always amazing!

While crossing the Westminster Bridge over the River Thames in London, I stopped to look back at the Palace of Westminster and “Big Ben”. The view of the sun setting along with birds flying above was absolutely magical!

What a lovely view!

Within the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture is the Sweet Home Café. The café has four stations, each station represents regional traditional African American food. The regions include the South, the Creole Coast, the Northern States and the Western States.

During our visit to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture we were overwhelmed with its rich history. We started our tour on the lower level which chronicled slavery, reconstruction and the injustices suffered by African Americans in America. Subsequent levels featured advancements and contributions made by African Americans in the United States.

To commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, we will visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. The Smithsonian’s newest museum is filled with the history and contributions of African Americans in the United States. The museum’s unique bronze exterior is absolutely beautiful! Details of our visit will be featured in upcoming post.

Crystal Cave is a subterranean cavern located in the Hamilton Parish on the island of Bermuda. Bermuda is a British overseas territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Bermuda does not allow tourists to rent cars within the island so we arrived at Crystal Cave by way of public transportation (bus). The bus did not stop directly in front of Crystal Cave as a result we had to walk in what appeared to be a residential area before arriving at Crystal Cave.

After purchasing tickets our tour guide took us down into the cave. Before we began our tour I noticed people coming up from the cave completely out of breath. I overheard someone say that coming back up the stairs was exhausting. The walk down the stairs to the cave was okay but I wondered how I would react during the climb back up. The sight of crystal stalactites and stalagmites was amazing. Walking across the pontoon bridge that spans over a subterranean lake was the highlight of this adventure for me. FYI – During the climb back up I made it a point to take it easy as a result it was not as bad as I thought it would be.

Located within City Park in New Orleans, Morning Call Coffee Stand has been serving café au lait and beignets (aka French market donuts) since 1870 to residents of New Orleans and visitors!