Pictures from the air

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

Kiryas Joel

Kiryas Joel

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 See

Tappan See

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