Mayflower Pub, Rotherhithe, London

On a sunny day we made our way to the Mayflower Pub, a historic pub on the south bank of the river Thames in Rotherhithe, London.  The pub’s name comes from the famous Mayflower ship which sailed to America.  The Ship left from Rotherhithe and along the journey picked up passengers seeking freedom in America.  The Pub has old world charm and a short bus ride from Tower Bridge area. This was our first visit to Rotherhithe and the relaxed atmosphere was a nice break in out ten day visit to London.  Here are a few pictures from our visit. P.S. Watch…

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London Nights in Black and White

Here are pictures from our recent trip to London.  The weather was crisp and the trees were changing.  The black and white photos help capture the cool Fall evenings.   Parliament Square and the Elizabeth Tower Covent Garden at Night Westminster Abby in the Evening Westminster Underground Station by Parliament Square London at Night in Black and White For more Black and White photos of London see - Fall in London. #london #londonengland #cafesandalleyways #cafesalleyways #Octoberinlondon #londontravel #uktravel #parlimentsquare #blackandwhitephotos #blackandwhitephotosLondon

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Fall in London

London is a favorite destination, and we had a chance to visit in the Fall. The weather was starting to get a bit chilly, and the black and white photos capture some of the feeling of Fall in London. Leadenhall Market Christ Church Spitalfields London Bus on Brick Lane Kensington A View of Parliament from the Southbank of Westminster Bridge London is a great place to visit and Fall was a fun time for our trip. For more Black and White photos of London see - London Nights in Black and White. #london #londonengland #cafesandalleyways #cafesalleyways #Octoberinlondon #londontravel #uktravel #parlimentsquare…

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Timeless Spa at the Al Maha, A Marriott Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai

It was our time to relax at the Al Maha Luxury Desert Resort and Spa. Nestled among the sands and palm groves outside of Dubai you will find this serene and majestic place. Al Maha Luxury Resort and Spa It's considered among one of the best hotels in the world. It is situated on the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve about 70 minutes from Dubai by car. Wild life are free to roam to and fro, so be on your guard. Entrance to Timeless Spa and Main Pool The spa has an exotic feel and we experienced exceptional customer service, not…

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Covid Testing During our Stay at the Hyatt Zilara in Cancun

Those who travel abroad are currently required to complete a Covid-19 test within 72 hours of returning to the United States.  The PCR test detects the presence of a virus if you are infected at the time of the test.  On our recent trip to Cancun, Mexico, we had to factor this requirement into our trip planning.  Our choice of hotel made this relatively simple.  The Hyatt Zilara is our go-to hotel in Cancun, Mexico. As we found out, the Hyatt Zilara offers a Covid-19 nose swab test free of charge for their guests.  The test meets the requirement for re-entry into the…

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Las Noches de las Luminarias

This year we visited Las Noches de las Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.   Lighted paths take you through a series of trails in which the botanical gardens are illuminated in colored lights.  Sprinkled throughout the paths are places to stop and buy a drink.  We saw visitors drinking coffee, hot chocolate or buying a bottle of wine.  This special event ran from November 27th through December 31st.  We visited the day after Christmas. Here’s a few photos from our evening.  N

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The Pie Hole, Los Angeles

On a hot Summer Saturday in Southern California we spent the afternoon in the City of Orange.  The old town area is blocked off for pedestrians.  One of our stops was the Pie Hole on the corner of Glassell and Maple avenue.  We tried the Mexican Chocolate Pie Hole, the Strawberry Lavender Pie Hole, and a slice of Earl Grey Pie.  The shop is located on Zirkle corner, former site of Wally’s Market. Here's some pictures from our visit. 🥧 🍊

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