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)

宜蘭-傳統藝術中心

宜蘭-傳藝中心, originally uploaded by szachko.

Taiwan gets a lots of rainy days as a tropical island. Business community came up an idea to build up a semi covered side walk. Shoppers can still stroll from shops to shops without getting wet while store owners get more space above the ground flow.

光華商場-Find all the gadgets you need in one place

光華商場, originally uploaded by szachko.

This is the gadgets haven if you know what you are looking for. You can build a personal computer from the scratch. Kids were amazed by the surveillance camera.

鶯歌-Ceramic Museum

鶯歌, originally uploaded by szachko.

It was weird to stare at these toilet bowls in the museum. However, no one can deny that the dominated ceramic industry in this Ying Ge town has been the major push engine to bring Taiwan into the modern world.

宜蘭

宜蘭-傳藝中心, originally uploaded by szachko.

It was about 100 degree out there. People in Taiwan use umbrellas to block the sun light.