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The Guggenheim Museum and Nick Caves

Posted on February 19, 2023March 1, 2023 by Roberta Hill

MembershipsMembershipsSaturday, we visited the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Some people may tell you that it is the building and not the artwork that is the most impressive. It is true that the building itself is quite a design feat. The most distinctive feature of the museum is its unique architectural design, which features a cylindrical shape and a spiralling ramp that ascends through the building’s six levels. This design allows visitors to view the artworks from different angles and perspectives as they move through the museum. The Guggenheim Museum is a modern and contemporary art museum located in New York…

We have settled in Manhattan – Swoon

Posted on February 5, 2023February 24, 2023 by Roberta Hill

Well, we have settled in Manhattan. We are so fortunate. No, I realize that this won’t be as relaxing for Louise, and she has to work weekdays. New York City is in OverDrive, and so there’s a lot of stress and pressure on her. For me, it is pure joy. Our two-bedroom apartment is in Lower Midtown, and it’s a little bit bigger, in fact than our Montreal condo. Let’s say it’s remarkable being on the 20th floor. The view is outstanding. I am so spoiled. Can you imagine that I get to live for four months in midtown? We…

Manhattan, New York City, Here We Come

Posted on January 24, 2023March 8, 2023 by Roberta Hill

We are off for four months to Manhattan in a week. It has been ten months since we last visited for a week and stayed at the Henn na Hotel, listed as one of The Best Cheap Hotels in New York City for 2023 We have learned a lot from our world trip on packing, but we will have two pieces of luggage each this time. We have also purchased a new small Nespresso machine to take with us. As you may know, I am a bit obsessed with travel books, especially DK Eyewitness books, so we have all of…

Legendary Leonard Cohen and Montreal Map

Posted on January 17, 2023March 2, 2023 by Roberta Hill

Leonard Cohen is a beloved Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist who deeply connected with his hometown of Montreal. He was born in the city on September 21, 1934, and spent most of his childhood and early adulthood there. Montreal remained a significant source of inspiration for Cohen throughout his life and career, and he often referenced the city in his poetry and songs. Living in the city, one often comes across a reference to Leonard Cohen. It could be a picture of a stamp on a post box or a view from Mont Royal looking down on the city. It…

Day 62 – Jaipur and The Golden Triangle

Posted on November 28, 2022March 2, 2023 by Roberta Hill

The Golden Triangle is a famous tourist circuit in India, including three major cities – Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. I was very impressed with Thailand and enjoyed it immensely, except for the weather. But India is a whole other ball game- it is truly unique. This is the perfect time of year as the weather is ideal. Louise was a little reluctant initially, but I told her about the Taj Mahal, and she was all in. Once I arranged for a driver, it became too much driving. It also meant four nights in four different places. Jaipur, a UNESCO heritage…

Day 6 – Forrest Gump and the Mogi Dugway

Posted on October 3, 2022January 21, 2023 by Roberta Hill

We hit it off after breakfast, leaving Monument Valley behind us and going towards Mogi Dugway. We passed a place on the highway famous for a scene from Forrest Gump, and all the tours hanging around in the middle of the road made it a safety hazard for everyone. Forrest Gump — the protagonist of the 1994 Oscar-winning movie of the same name starring Tom Hanks — had run for three years, two months, 14 days, and 16 hours when he reached the hill that looks toward Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. After crossing the country several times, Forrest figured…

Day 5 – Antelope Canyon and Monument Valley

Posted on October 2, 2022January 27, 2023 by Roberta Hill

Perhaps our luck has changed. We had a wonderful day visiting Antelope Canyon and Monument Valley. Today will be one of the most expensive days on our South West road trip and maybe our 85 days. The two tours we are taking are not part of the National Parks, so we have both entrance and tour fees. No regrets – these two sites were breathtaking. Antelope Canyon The Antelope Canyon, run by the Navajo, is remarkable. It had rained today before, and they’d had flash floods. Everything is OK for our trip through the canyon. It’s a 10-minute drive through…

The only thing I hate about Montreal . . .

Posted on August 3, 2022January 21, 2023 by Roberta Hill

Montreal drivers, roads and traffic! I realize these are three items I hate about Montreal, but I couldn’t find a collective term to cover everything. An old Canadian joke says Canada has two seasons: winter and July. This may not be as true now with global warming, but the Montreal version is as accurate as ever. Montreal has two seasons: winter and construction. A recent survey showed that none of the top ten terrible and worst roads in Quebec were in Montreal. At first, I found that hard to believe. But I’ve come to understand why. Every other road is…

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The Guggenheim Museum and Nick Caves

We have settled in Manhattan – Swoon

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Legendary Leonard Cohen and Montreal Map

Day 62 – Jaipur and The Golden Triangle

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