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Long Weekend in NYC

In mid-August a few of us boarded Amtrak in DC’s Union Station for a long weekend in New York. We were there to take in sights, along with one or two art exhibits. Time being limited to three days; it was imperative that we draft an itinerary with options for alternative sites and multiple reservations to shape the weekend.

These mosaics in the subway are gorgeous works to view while waiting for the train.The Empire State Building lit up after sunset.

Rarely shown drawings by Paul Cézanne were on display at MoMA with over 250 works in pencil and layered washes of watercolor revealing how drawing shaped his modern vision. I loved seeing sketchbooks and notebooks of the hills of Mont Sainte-Victoire where Cézanne hiked daily to sketch landscapes and still-lives.

When in SoHo there’s nothing like lunching at Ladurée to relax after perusing art exhibits and to enjoy macarons from their Parisian bakery.

Travel safely,
Kathleen

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Island LIving

Rainbow after the storm.
Colorful houses along the streets were most intriguing.
Watching the wind pick up through the palm trees.
Swimming with our Niki de Saint Phalle float, while the winds from Hurricane Elsa literally made my hair stand on end!!
A wonderfully refreshing chocolate shake from the “Belize Chocolate Company” on those 83 degree days with 85% humidity…..whew! They press their own cocoa butter from beans to create a 70% dark Kakaw Belizean chocolate, and let me say it’s delicious!

The days appear to be passing by but there is still time to get out and enjoy summer! I don’t necessarily treasure the long days and sunshine like I did in my youth, the thought of being in direct sunlight gives me the “willies”, but it is important to take time for yourself.

Our recent trip to Belize presented an opportunity for each of us to reset, unwind and just enjoy the spectacular opportunities offered, such as snorkeling, hiking the jungle or relaxing on the beach. Walking through the town of San Pedro or in Belize City you observe a diverse society that’s composed of many cultures and languages ….reflecting the countries rich history.

While at “Secret Beach” on Ambergris Caye we found a quiet spot with very few people, excellent food, and crystal blue waters with no sargassum [sea grass].

It was great seeing people travel again after being cooped up due to the pandemic. We all deserve to get away and with safety precautions in place it can be accomplished. Don’t let packing and traveling feel foreign, I surprised myself by keeping up with the patterns of the airport!!!

Enjoy,
Kathleen