Happy Birthday America! To aid our celebration, I attached a thirty second video of the fireworks finale from New York last year. The holiday sunset on the Hudson sparkled, but fireworks impressed, especially with this great view on pier 66 in Chelsea. Enjoy. Have a great 4th of July! Stay adventurous, Craig
Happy 4th of July! Fireworks from the Hudson River, NYC
by Craig Zabransky on July 1, 2011 in Events
Photo: El Angel de la Independencia
by Craig Zabransky on September 17, 2010 in Mexico Travel, Photo
The view from the hotel suite where I spent many of my nights when I called Mexico City home faced the “Paseo de la Reforma,” the main artery of the city. And although the traffic caused headaches and at time heartaches to the me along with the other 20+ million that call DF home, in […]
Mexican Independence Day in San Miguel de Allende
by Craig Zabransky on September 16, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel
All cities contain weekend escapes, places within a driving distance where people can unwind and spend time away from city life. Mexico City is no different. Within driving distance (once outside the city traffic) you can find yourself sunning on the beaches of Acapulco, exploring the mountains and forests of Michocan, or walking the colonial […]
The Truth about Cinco de Mayo
by Craig Zabransky on May 3, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Reflection
Viva Mexico! Happy Independence Day Mexico! Right? Actually no. Independence Day celebrations start in Mexico on the 15th of September with the reenactment of the “El Grito.” The entire country prepares and watches as the cry for independence that began by Catholic priest, Miguel Hidalgo, is staged again at 11pm. Then the celebration officially […]
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