My journey began in 2005.
My first journey started in May of 2005 to the Smokey Mountains, Biltmore Estate and Tennessee. Second journey was in June of 2006 to the New York City, Niagara Falls, and Toronto, Canada. Third journey was on May 2007 to the West. Fourth journey was that same year on Christmas Eve 2007 to Florida Sea World, Daytona Beach, and Atlanta Georgia. My last journey was on November 2010 to Philadelphia and Atlantic City in New Jersey. My purpose is to retain valuable memories to a place where I can store it.
After eating Chinese in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, I stopped at a unique place that resembled Dollywood, Tennessee. It was like a back alley in the New York City but in a rural part in Wyoming. It was colorful. I felt like I was in a Disney land or Universal Studio in Florida which I visited when I was on a Middle School band trip.
... read moreIn the middle of desert and endless canyons, I saw a structure that just popped up our of nowhere. It was a lighthouse in the Grand Canyon. Maybe the Native Indians built this structure. Inside, it was filled with Native American's drawings. Pretty cool place to visit.
... read moreThis inn resembles of Scandinavian or Viking architecture. I was amazed by its massive structure. It didn't feel like this was a hotel. It was more like a historic site whom the Vikings built this here.
... read moreBehind is the famous iconic building of San Francisco called "Painted Ladies" in Alamo Square Park. Luckily, it was a bright and shining day, which looked more beautiful than usual. I can feel the history reverberate from these buildings. Far from the Painted Ladies is the tallest building in San Francisco called the Pyramid or Transamerica building.
... read moreDriving on a historic route 66 made me feel like I was part of Manifest Destiny. I probably drove more than 20,000 miles for this West journey. I remember the restaurant called "Miss Cowboy Steakhouse" that I stopped at on route 66. It was a medium steak with corns and beans.
... read moreBig disappointment. I was expecting to see a humongus sculptures of four big heads. However, I saw something resembling to a miniature size of Mt. Rushmore. At first, I was thinking I am just seeing the introduction for the real show. However, that was it. This was Mount Rushmore and I had to accept the fact that this is what I get for long trip and stay at an expensive hotel at Mr. Rushmore. I did enjoy the swimming pool though.
... read moreStanding before the Old Faithful Geyser, I was amazed by the existence of its active volcanic activity underneath where I was standing. It could be any moment that these beautiful park can covered in volcanic ashes and magma. It reminded me of the end of the world scenario movies.
... read moreThe day that I was in Las Vegas was a very hot one. When I parked the car and walked out, I saw the Venice Tower. It was a starting point for the Strip. There was so much to see. Everywhere was filled with riches of luxuries, lights, and people. At night, I saw Hispanics handing out lewd photos of escorts and hookers. Bellagio water fountain show was great. When I was on top of the Paris Eiffel Tower, I saw the beautiful skyline of the Las Vegas, which was breathtaking. Also, there were lot of crazy and eccentric people in Las Vegas, which was itself a sightseeing.
... read moreOn my way to Yellow Stone, I stay at a wooden lodge in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It definitely felt I was on a high altitude. Seeing Teton National Park, I confused myself to be in Nepal or the Alps. I was amazed by its mountain peaks covered in snow. Cold air breeze was so refreshing that my mind was in a state of meditation.
... read moreIt was like another regular US cities that I have visited so far. In the city, I was off from the desolate deserts. As I traveled Utah, on my mind was Morman culture and polygamy. Utah was the home of the Morman sect and polygamy practices.
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