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Made in Chelsea

My accommodation in New York City was the International Chelsea Hostel, right in the middle of Chelsea.  I took a … More

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Grand Central Terminal

My journey into and out of New York City were both from NYP, New York Pennsylvania Station.  I could not … More

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Peacocks in Kingston

There are many towns called Kingston, two in England alone and there is one in New York State as well, … More

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Views and dunks in the Shawangunks

The day after arriving in Poughkeepsie my host and I went for a hike and a swim in the Shawangunks. … More

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Nearly an island

Having arrived in Erie, PA at midday rather than first thing in the morning, I ditched my plans for the … More

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Limited Lake Shore

The name of the train I am travelling on from Chicago to New York is the Lake Shore Limited.  It … More

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OH, we are still in Ohio

I had expected to board the train in Indiana at around midnight from Elkhart station (previously frequented by Mrs & … More

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Steaming Mohawk

The main reason I chose to stop in Elkhart, IN is the National New York Central Railroad Museum.  It is … More

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and all that Jazz!

You are forgiven at being confused why the little city of Elkhart, IN is so important to the world of Jazz.  … More

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International representation at Pima Air & Space Museum

There are lots of non-US planes in storage and on display in the conducive weather conditions and space at the Pima … More

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