Stranded in New York

My revised flight itinary as of June 3, 2012.

I am writing this post from a lonely motel room. Located somewhere in Queens New York City.
You see I got stranded today. This has never happened during all of my travels. However it occurred today. At about 12:30pm. There was an announcement over the public address system at JFK Airport. That my flight to Martha's Vineyard had been canceled. Due to high wind. That was swirling around the Cape Cod area, along with heavy rain.

So I was forced to spend the afternoon hanging around the Super 8 motel. Lucky for me. I did purchase travel insurance from Travel Guard. Apparently I will be reimbursed from Travel Guard for any expenses. Caused by the disruption of my itinerary. Due to the canceled Delta flight.

The plan is as of now. That I will be back at Kennedy Airport at 6am tomorrow morning. Delta Airlines has put me on a flight to Boston. Which leaves NYC at 8:15 am. Then at 11:30 am. I will fly on a Cape Air flight from Boston. To get me to Martha's Vineyard, by noon. You can't do anything about Mother's Nature loosing her temper. You just have to hope that she will be back to being the fine lady that she is. And will not hold any grudges.

I look forward to getting my travel plans back on track to tomorrow. The weather conditions here in New York City today were excellent. It has been a sunny and warm day. The high temperature about 26C.
I have added a few shots that I took. While being stranded in New York City. The highway shot is of The Van Wyck Express Way.

Take A Ride on the "Air Train"

Part of the fun of being back at J.F.K. Airport today. Which is located in New York City. Was a chance to take a ride on the "Air Train".
This state of the art system has been moving the passengers around JFK with speed and convenience. Since it opened in 2003. The Air Train system is absolutely free to use. For getting passengers from one terminal building. To another terminal building with ease. There are 8 terminal buildings located at JFK airport. The shuttle bus system is just a thing of the past now. Some modern improvements are very good. The Air Train fits that parameter.
I did take some interesting pictures today of the this modern transportation marvel. To give you a good idea. How much fun it is. To take a ride on the "Air Train".

J.F.K. "O.K."

Hello readers. My first post of this trip is going to be about JFK Airport located in New York City.
My day got off with a good start. Everything went find. I arrived at Kennedy Airport at 10 am. This is my 3rd trip passing through J.F.K. Airport. During all of my travels. We have to go all the way back to 1977. Which as it turns out was my first ride on a commercial jetliner. My first ever flight was a gift from my parents for my 11th birthday, in 1970. I received a ride in a Cessna 172. To experience what it feels like to fly. For the very first time.

During the winter of 1976-1977. My parents were wintering the horse racing stable in St. Lucie, Florida. I came down for a visit during winter vacation. I flew home solo. To go back to school. That flight consisted of flying from Ft. Lauderdale Airport on a American Airlines flight to J.F.K. Airport. Then I had to transfer to an Air Canada flight for flight back to Toronto. I was a wide eyed 17th year old. Just in awe of what JFK Airport looks like. Airplane everywhere. How exciting it all was. Taking all of that action in. I was so excited. That I almost missed my flight back to Toronto. You see JFK has 9 terminal buildings. So chances are. If you are changes flights and changing to a different airline. Then you also have to change to a different terminal building. I realized this with not much time to spare. To make it back to Toronto.

My second JFK experience was during my 1991 trip to Europe. I purposing made my way to Kennedy Airport. So I could fly Iceland Air. To enjoy there great service and cheap price for exploring Europe, for my third time.

Now here I am again. Using JFK airport as my transfer point. To get me to the islands of Cape Cod.

I have included some great pictures of Kennedy Airport, in this post.

The Islands of Cape Cod

The time is now fast approaching where I draw up the anchor. And set sail for a brand new adventure. Venturing out into this big beautiful world we live on.

This time my destination are the islands of Cape Cod. The two main islands located off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Are Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island. These tranquil and beautiful islands are located about 100 miles or 160 KM, south-east of the city of Boston.

I had a choice for this trip. I could have flown to Boston and rented a car. Then just toured the Cape Cod area. My decsion was to fly directly to Martha's Vineyard and spend 4 days on Martha's Vineyard and 4 days on Nantucket Island.

This way I have avoided renting a car for this trip. I will rent a bike and use public transit on both islands. I am avoiding peak tour season by visiting the islands in early June. I may be missing out on the best weather. But I am missing the overcrowding that these idyllic islands experience during July and August.

My plan as always. Is to; relax, enjoy, eat great food, meet interesting and friendly people. To enjoy life to the max! I am starting to feel better already! Time to go and start packing!

I have posted the flags of both Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island. Also a map of the Cape Cod area.

Ride Over The Bridge

During the winter of 2007. I enjoyed traveling in the state of California for 3 weeks, in February. I spend 1 week in Northern California in the Bay area. That time was enjoyed! And yes I did fall in love with the city of San Francisco. You will enjoy your time spent in this classic city for many reasons.

My favorite love in the City by The Bay. Is an engineering wonder of our world. The Golden Gate Bridge was by far my favorite part of being in San Francesco. I enjoyed the pleasure of riding over the Golden Gate Bridge 3 times during my stay. I brought along on my California adventure my folding Dehon travel bike. The views and experience riding over the bridge were both outstanding!

The Golden Gate Bride is not only a historic and incredible feat of engineering. It also represents what can be accomplished if government and citizens work together for a positive purpose. As the Golden Gate Bridge was built during the height of the great depression in the 1930's. Both the U.S. government and the people of San Francesco raised the necessary cash for the construction of the Bridge to take place. The Golden Gate Bridge created badly needed jobs and income for the people of the Bay Area. The completion of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937 created an important and vital transit link. As cars and cargo trucks could then travel along highway 101 down the coast of California.
Enjoy my photos of riding my bike. Over the Golden Gate Bridge!

One Of My Greatest Days!

Through of all of my great life experiences. To be honest I enjoyed more then my fair share of fun and adventure along the way.
A lot of this was created by me. Because of my adventurous spirit combined with my imagination. One of the greatest days of my life. Occurred during my first big trip, back in 1986. I enjoyed the excitement of touring around the "Confederation of Helvetia". Also know to most people as the European country of Switzerland. Yes I enjoyed 1 month of my life. Living and loving life in Switzerland.

On July 22, 1986 I found myself located in the unique mountain village of Zermatt. Located below the Matterhorn. This great mountain which stands on the southern boarder between Italy and Switzerland. Stands a constant vigil overlooking and protecting the country of Switzerland. The Matterhorn stands 4,474 meters or 16,690 feet. It is one of the most beautiful and scenic mountains located on our Planet Earth. I know this first hand. Because on this beautiful summer day back in 1986. I hiked from the village of Zermatt onto the Matterhorn to an altitude of 2,580 meters or 8,464 feet. A cable car was the mode of transportation. On my return trip back down the mountain. On that special day. The Matterhorn and the country of Switzerland. Left me with a lasting feeling of joy. That will remain with me always! For that special day. Will always continue to be. One of the greatest days'in my life! Enjoy the photos from my hike!

The photos from the hike going up the Matterhorn!

Talking the cable car down the Matterhorn back to Zermatt.