Boston Re-discovery - Wandering Here and There

Boston is a walking city. Visitors can easy explore many popular sites on foot.

The New England Holocaust Memorial is dedicated to the Jews who were killed in Holocaust. There are 6 towers but 1 is missing in the picture.

















Modern chain stores in elegant outlooks.


My friend tried hard to make this close up for this active running squirrel.

















A clean and packed blanket for homeless. This arrangement is very sweet.

A grande lodge of Freemasony in Boston.

The interiors of Paramount Theater is very artistic. The showcase allows visitors to have a basic knowledge of some popular musicals. 

Ok Ok. I won't touch as I am not into space travel yet.

Artistic decorations.

What a relaxing day.

Kids played heavy roles in street performance.

Must try famous Boston dishes - Clam Chowder and Lobster.

"Boston is truly where it all began. Join me in continuing this bold endeavor, so that the future generations can say this is where the promise was fulfilled." - January 65, 1976, Inaugural Address. Follow the giant, Mayor Kevin White to see his contribution for transforming Quincy market to an attractive tourist spot. 

 

My friend's sharp eye found this little robot on the ground.

Beautiful glass picture reminds me Boston is a coastal city.

What did Park Street look like in the past?

Boston Re-discovery - My Good Choice of Accomodation

Actually, Omni Parker House was almost an excellent accommodation choice.

















Both my friend and me loved the hotel's classy and elegant style. Moreover, it is located in the heart of Boston. Number of attractions are just in walking distance. Nevertheless, the pricing of this 4-star hotel was very reasonable in comparison with those 3-star ones in New York. The room is well decorated with big comfortable bed. The only faults were the washroom was bit small and there were some dust at the window sides.

People make things more interesting (when they do not make troubles). The hotel once received famous people such as Charles Dickens and Ralph Waldo Emerson, etc.






















Besides of people, The Parker House is also famous for its Boston cream pie and Boston roll. What's the taste? Let me tell you next time.

Manhattan Re-discovery - Times Square and Around

Numerous neon lights and billboards bombard visitors in Times Square, busy delivering various kinds of advertising messages 7/24.

A wide variety of entertainments and shops is around. Do you wanna earn some profit from the investment market so you can make your trip more enjoyable?

















Colourful tableware in M&M store. There are many fun installations inside. Recommend to play a visit even you are not a chocolate fans like me.






















TKTS discount theater tickets booth where you can get discount tickets of some Broadway shows. Note that tickets of those most popular shows are hardly found here.

















No idea what to pick? Just look at the billboards around you. See Harry Porter has just become a young businessman.






































Something funny happened when my friend and me were taking photos around the Statute of George M. Cohan. A nice gentleman offered to shoot my friend and me together 360. Thanks for his shooting skill and the pictures are my favorites of the trip. Then, he asked my friend to take a picture for his partner and him. However, his partner was a bit more demanding so my friend tried a few more takes for them. Funny little things often make a trip more interesting.






















A Ferris wheel full of cartoon characters in Toys "R" Us flagship store.

















Superman and Spiderman, 2 of the superheros were busing saving the earth.


Yankees is the home team of New York.

















The symbol of the Times Square. I'd say it's a modern lighthouse to guide visitors to the destination.






















Welcome to the Broadway Theater District. Have your tickets in hand?

















Even the police station is equipped with neon lights.

















The area is safe for it is well guarded by the police.


And Batman. Pay a tips for a photo with the superhero.

















Take a ride to discover more.

Manhattan Re-discovery - Peter Luger Steak House

The name of Peter Luger pop up when I was searching the best steakhouse in New York. This authentic restaurant has won the best steakhouse from Zagat over 20 years in a row and one star from Michelin in 2006.

"Yeah! This is the one". I asked my friend in New York to make a dinner reservation for me. But they replied it was full booked till next month. Nevertheless, the resultant suggested us to try our luck during day time.

Awaiting a train to Brooklyn where the steakhouse located. Subway in New York aged over 100 years and some of stations look old.

















We got off at Marcy Avenue as suggested by the official guide. The station was beautiful. 


Arrived? Not yet.

















Here it is.

















I like the clean and neat environment.






















Complimentary bread basket. A good start of the meal.

















It is the signature porterhouse steak sized for 2 serving in medium rare. Steak serving is an art in the restaurant. A skillful waiter placed the plate inclined to one side so the fat run down the plate. Then, he put a sliced steak from each side of the bone onto my friend and my small plates. Finally, poured some warm fat on to our steak. The dish did smell great.
 
















Crispy surface, tender and juicy inside in lovely baby pink colour. The porterhouse was surely what meat lover to die for. And it really deserve for all the good reputation. The dish did make my day especially in a cloudy and cold one. I would visit the restaurant again when I am in New York. My friend was surprised that I finished hall (or a bit more) of the dish. Well, my friend had no idea about what a real steak monster was.

















The steak sauce on the left is also famous. Yet, it's for salad rather than steak. The Cesar salad was delicious too.

















A complimentary chocolate coin for each diner.

Remember Peter Luger only accepts cash, Peter Luger certificate or Peter Luger credit card and ensure you have enough cash before you go as there is no ATM machine around.
 

Manhattan Re-discovery - The Musem of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) offers free admission from 4pm to 8pm every Friday. A good news to budget travelers. Many people lined up to enter MoMA.






















Installations with plants at the entrance.





My beloved Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. Great to meet you in person again. How valuable this masterpiece is? The museum assigned a dedicated security guard for it.

















My another favorite masterpiece - Water Lilies by Claude Monet. Reflections of sunshine and clouds enriches color of hte lily pound.

































Fulang-Chang and I by Frida Kahlo, a pretty passionate artist.






















A work by Jackson Pollock. My friend claimed know how to distinguish a real work by brushes direction.

















What are in the eye? What are in mind?

















My friend's favorite is a colorful painting.






















Some modern streamlined sculptures.





Harmony of various types art pieces.

















Reflection of shadows on wall. Can it be an art piece?