Back in America for a few days! I have no clue how much I miss the ease of being in my home country until I am without cell service and data networks and have to hunt for internet cafes abroad. On Tuesday, we began a new voyage so I was able to spend a few hours in NYC before we sailed. Fortunately, I was able to spend the day with one of my dearest friends in the world. He and I have been friends since elementary school and chose similar artistic paths as our careers. Seeing a "kindred spirit" is always uplifting, inspiring, and medicinal for the soul. A nice lunch followed by a stroll through Central Park on a warm, sunny day was a wonderful welcome back to the USA. Thank you, Nathan, for such a lovely day. (Also, Nathan is a wonderful writer and has recently finished a novel. I will let everyone know when it is in publication and available for purchase!)
One of the advantages of working on a ship is the view. Here is the Statue of Liberty at sail out time! Such a beautiful view from the top deck!
I spent Wednesday in Newport, Rhode Island. This was the second visit I have made to Newport, and I enjoyed it even more time #2. What a wonderful port city. One of the highlights of Newport is the mansions. I took a tour of Dorris Duke's Mansion ( Duke University). Taking photos was not allowed inside which is a shame because the art and architecture was impressive. Here is a view of the outside and the gardens. Newport is the perfect weekend get-a-way town, and I am now setting my sites on booking some shows there. :)
I spent Thursday in what is now becoming a favorite city of mine -- Boston. I spent the morning on the Freedom Trail tour which was very interesting and reminded me of how much American history I have forgotten. The evening was spent with another dear friend, Ashley. Two years have passed since we last saw each other so it was a wonderful reunion, plus I made a new friend Shannon. We had dinner at the Top of the Hub restaurant which has a wonderful panoramic view of Boston. It was a wonderful way to end my day in Boston, and I look forward to seeing her again in a few weeks.
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