Alan

Last time we were in DC the new Capitol visitor’s center was being built.  This time it was done and we got the chance to visit.  Wow. Fortunately, the restoration […]

We’ve been to Shake Shack several cities (Boston, Chicago, Washington DC) and they are always good for a quick lunch. In Boston we had a Vanilla shake blended with black […]

One our 2016 visit, the building was under construction. When we visited in 2026, the work was done and the new visitor center was open; beautiful space.  We also walked […]

Quebec 2016 was Mary Catherine’s first visit, we took Alan for the first time at Niagara Falls in 2023. It’s coffee and donuts but it’s a Canadian original.

On our 2016 trip, the resturant seemed empty and out of favor.  In 2026, that changed…we went on a Friday night and it was busy with lots of activity.

One of my favorite churches mainly due to the wonderful carvings on the walls and the pews.

Initial thoughts…James Bond had a cocktail here before saving the world from something evil. Thoughts after revisiting in 2026…James Bond had a cocktail (with a less salad bits) here before […]

One of the grand Canadian hotels initially built by the Canadian Pacific Railway.  The claim is that it is the most photographed building in the world…?  Not sure about that […]