Aboard the U.S.S. Slater in Albany, NY
August 2, 2010 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Capital Region, Featured, battleships, harbors, history, rivers, tours
The U.S.S. Slater is a Destroyer-Escort ship that served during World War II. It is the only Destroyer-Escort ship still afloat on display, sitting along the banks of the Hudson River in downtown Albany, NY. We took a tour of the ship, what an adventure!
NYC Transportation
January 9, 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under NYC, driving, tours, travel
I will never, never, never drive a vehicle through Manhattan. It’s CRAZY. I used to live there, and walking was perilous enough! Plus, there never seemed to be any available parking. I used to go down to the city with my friend and her mother, and that poor woman nearly went insane driving her station [...]
A Bird’s Eye View
August 4, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under aviation, ideas, tours
A few weeks ago, the kids and I spotted a very bright yellow balloon floating our way in the sky. It was a hot-air balloon, coming straight over us!
More to Do in New York City
June 13, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under NYC, tours
I may not be able to get out and do any “real” traveling these days, but I am hoping you are able to. So I’m pulling out all sorts of information and deals out of my traveling hat for you. Travel to New York City is very popular this time of the year. You want [...]
