I fly at least twice a year, sometimes four times, rarely more. From the US to Europe and back, often within the US. On these occasions, I sit at the window, if possible, and not only look out the window, but also, if nothing else, take pictures with my phone.
I flew several times in the first half of 2025. On these trips, I took some pictures that I would like to share now. Read More
Central Park is an urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, New York City. Spanning 843 acres, it offers a respite from the city’s hustle and bustle with its lush landscapes, peaceful lakes, and winding pathways. A blick from the Central Park. Read More
Kiryas Joel is a village in New York, United States. The vast majority of its residents are Yiddish-speaking Hasidic Jews. Nearly 20% of the inhabitants are Hungarian.
I visited here. Kiryas Joel residents, like those of other Haredi and Orthodox Jewish communities, typically have large families. Read More
Tappan Zee is a natural widening of the Hudson River in southeastern New York. It stretches about 10 miles (16 km) along the boundary between Rockland and Westchester counties1 and is about 3 miles (4.8 km) wide at its broadest point. I visited as a tourist. Read More
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is a rite within the broader context of Freemasonry. It is the most widely practiced Rite in the world.
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The Met Cloisters is a museum in Fort Tryon Park, New York City. It specializes in European medieval art and architecture, focusing on the Romanesque and Gothic periods.
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I visited Washington, D.C., and went on a sightseeing tour. It was a Hop-on, hop-off tour. I took some pictures of the city. Read More
It’s spring again. In late April, you can feel it in New York
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