It a Beetle

It is more and more difficult to impress girls these days.  We traveled to DC and visited the coolest of museum of all time.  The only thing caught their eyes are the VW Beetle found in the space station of the Star War movie.

Union Oyster Bar

Boston 2013 Winter, a photo by szachko on Flickr.

What else can bit to have a dozen fresh raw oysters and creamy clam chowder in this bean town?!?!

Soul Catcher

2013 NY Renaissance Faire, a photo by szachko on Flickr.

Yes. Please allow me to catch your beautiful soul. Your kindness and your generosity in this beautiful late summer made the world a better place.

(2013 New York Renaissance Faire)

Peaceful Moment

Pocono, a photo by szachko on Flickr.

(http://www.carriagebarnantiques.com)
We revisited this antique shop almost ten years after. It was much quieter than I remembered. However, if you carefully browse each display in the store, you almost can hear history is whispering around the room and filled your head.

I was overwhelmed by those noises, and stepped outside the showroom. I spotted this beautiful meadow and found my piece of quiet.

Different kind of Vietnamese

Untitled, a photo by szachko on Flickr.

When thinking of Vietnamese food, we usually think of those places in Chinatown. However, we kind of forgot that there were some French period in Vietnamese history as well.

When thinking of Tenafly, we rarely think about Vietnamese; however, this little quint place reminds us that part strange counter of European taste in that beautiful far east country.

Once Upon a Time at this Timeless Place

Spring 2013, a photo by szachko on Flickr.

100 years..
People come and go
Have you stop to feel the time passing?

This is a magical place. You almost forget which year you are in...

It's Magic!!

2011 Harry and Mickey, a photo by szachko on Flickr.

You have to admit that all Americans have to visit this place at least once in the lifetime..

Stuffed French Toast @ La Isla

Stuffed French Toast @ La Isla, a photo by szachko on Flickr.

Have you seen Bobby Fay's Throw Down show? This is one of places where he was defeated. This is Hoboken pride Stuffed French Toast from La Isla.

Wafels and Dinges

NYC Food Fair, originally uploaded by szachko.

If you are in New York City and you see this Wafels and Dinges sign, the you got to chase them down to have one or two Belgian Waffles with hot chocolate.

Where Master Lives

One Summer Day in NYC, originally uploaded by szachko.

There are many famous photography about New York City. There are numberless famous photographers in New York City. However, Jay Maisel stands out as a living legend. At age of 80, Jay still runs works shop and training courses.

People always mention his 72 rooms mansion over his art work. However, if you've ever work around this "Mention", then you would find out how humble this place is.  He earned every inch of this historical building and generous shared his state and visions with others.

NYC downtown neighborhood decline and raise several time, Jay persists his quality of work from the day 1.  Standing in front of master's door steps, I am eager to  pursuit the giant's steps.

Whaleback Light, ME

Maine Summer 2011, originally uploaded by szachko.

From Ft Foster, Whaleback Light shows as a little dot at the tip of the rock. ..

Sweet

Sweet, originally uploaded by szachko.

While people will wait for hours to visit Cake Boss, we still like to visit this secret gem of our own which is just 10 minutes away from the Boss...

Pepperland Cafe

Pepperland Cafe, originally uploaded by szachko.

Located in the center of South Berwick, Pepperland Cafe is a secret gem for this town. The decoration is west village like art gallery while the outside of the cafe looks like a typical store fronts seen in New England area. Staff is Maine-like friendly. Tea selections present in menu are quite interesting. The brunch selection are great. Will love to come back to try more. One thing is out of ordinary is that there is a wall mounted 42" plat panel TV at the 2nd of Cafe showing all the art collection. Not sure what the purpose is? Well, this is Maine. It could mean anything...

Maroon Cafe

Maroon Cafe, Hoboken, originally uploaded by szachko.

At the backstreet of Hoboken, here is Maroon Cafe. Setting is simple and peaceful. If you are tired of all the franchises, then why don't you stop by for sips of coffee and play the puzzles? The owner claims if you can solve the puzzle you get a free drink...
http://www.marooncafe.com/

Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg Day 1, originally uploaded by szachko.

This is the first White Christmas for Williamsburg for many year. Have been traveled after the blizzard storm to this beautiful place, we were welcomed by stunning scenes, nice people, great food and creamy beers. We deeply felt that we are in the right place and the right time.

The time seemed to freeze at 1770's. It is very interesting to find myself enjoying the conversations with people living in 1770's including George Washington, the first president of United States. I learned his wits not by book but by his point of view. Christmas decoration is serious at this time of the year. Materials used to enter the competition need to fit the time of 1770's period. The foods were so great and the hospitality shown by all the taverns touched very visitor.

I think all the Americans should visit this place at least twice in their life: one when they are kids and one with their kids. The others should also come to visit to have the amazing time travel experience with US history..(and amazing Foods and Spirits)

Warship on the Hudson

Warship on the Hudson, originally uploaded by S. Zachko.

Not every city nor every day in New York City that you can see non US warship cruise in the US territory.

Even though crossing Hudson in the daily basis, I'm still amazed by her capacity to carry carriers, warship, Queue Mary 2, etc..

Europeans in New York

New York 2010 Spring
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

MOMA was extra-ordenary packed this week. We thought it was because of Tim's movies or Henri's Moment. We concluded that it was Eyjafjallajökull's ashes that settled European tourists in MoMA in this cloudy New York afternoon.

Curiosity..

NYC Spring Afternoon
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

There is an Art Project displayed in Madison Square Park area: Multiple 6 feed tall male statures are installed in various places: some are in the park, and some are at the top of several buildings near by. Since the statures are so autonomy correct that people just cannot believe what they have seen and have to keep to re-adjust their curiosity in any forms. It is like cats playing with the catmints.

Mysterious Object

Circle
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

Passing by this street million times, I just noticed this mysterious circle emerging at the sidewalk for the first time. Not sure what it will be used for. At the same time, a bicycle past by with two more circles. There are so many circles: visible, invisible, practical, unpractical. It only catches our attention when we focus on them....

Bizarre City

NYC 2010
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

I almost forget how bizarre that New York City could be. Pulling a long nail from the nose? At the sidewalk. Man. It is a crazy place