In a whirlwind, I have been on planes, trains, automobiles, and ferries. We’re making a grand tour to catch up with family at summer’s end.

It began with family, beach, and lobster in Maine. Despite increased shark activity, even I went swimming.

Union Station in Washington, DC, where I visited my daughter, had this one footed pigeon walking around…to the delight of one, but unnoticed by most.

In New York, we visited the World Trade Center Memorial and took a peek at the new Perelman Performing Arts Center.

Then we boarded the SV Frank Sinatra to stay at lodgings outside the city.

Frank competed with jet skies to get to her destination.

The view from the other side of the Hudson River was spectacular.

Finally off to Long Island to play with monster trucks and grandkids.

Then back to work before our next adventure !