Maine-Kennebunkport-Hi, I am a "Secret Agent"

I am Secret Agent
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

There are only two black boats (huge) in the entire marina. Each boat has this humongous sign saying "Secret Service". Hmm, it did show that Americans have great sense of humors.

NYC-American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth.

American Museum of Natural History is full of surprised. Gotesman Hall of Planet Earth displays a series of outstanding collections of geological specimens. I've never known that even a petrified tree can tell the source of volcano eruptions millions years after...

Hoboken - 2009 4th July

2009 4th July Party
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

To celebrate 400th anniversary of find Hudson River, Macy's July 4th fireworks was held on the Hudson River this year. Naturally, Hoboken became one of the best spots to view this fantastic fireworks of the years.

Hoboken-BIN 14 Trattoria Wine Bar

BIN 14
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

1314 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030

(201) 963-9463

Trattoria is said less formal than a ristorante but more formal than an osteria. BIN 14 is definitely a casual hang out place for friends and families. Restructuring from an old Irish bar, BIN 14 still maintains some old trace of pub house with stylish SOHO style deco.

As the first visitors of the Saturday brunch, we managed to settle ourselves in the best corner of the house to review the entire store design. It is a typical space in Hoboken store space- Long and Narrow. The mirror with tree bar frame reflects the different view of the other side of restaurant.

As indicating in its name, Trattoria Wine Bar serves casual Italian food like salads, omelet, Bruschetta. If you are hungry and want a big pile of Pasta, then you need to go couple more blocks towards downtown area. If you are looking for something casual and delicious snack, then you are in the right place. I had the best grilled shrimps bruschetta, and truffle fries.

I could not say this is the best place for wine tasting since we were in the place too early for wine tasting. However, this will be a nice place to have a glass of wine and snack to have a wise conversation with friends....

NYC-Bronx Zoo

Bronx Zoo, NYC 2009
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

Never figure out why they put these three silver balls in the zoo. We also found that there is no more sky ride.

The newly opened Madagascar session is very interesting. Believe it or not, the chicken fingers from the cafeteria is very delicious.

Quebec City-Poutine

Quebec City, Canada
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

The tour guide strongly recommended that we should try this local chain, Ashton where it servers local squeaky cheese with light brown source. We managed to find this place in Upper Old Town and had our first try of "squeaky" cheese. It was surprisedly delicious. We have to make another stop before back to United States.

Quebec City-The Wall

Quebec City, Canada
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

No matter it is Great Wall in China, Roman Wall in London, or this wall in Quebec City, human being has some complex feeling against these historical wall. We miss the history? We feel lucky that we are not bounded by the wall? Or feel the conflict between want to be free or want to be bound?

Can this musician get some inspiration from these complex feeling? Or he just added extra white noises for people in deep turbulence?