Tuesday, July 27, 2010

St.Louis


又經伊利諾州到達密蘇里州的聖路易, Saint Louis以法王路易九世的名稱命名,是美國密蘇里州最大都會區,位於密蘇里河密西西比河匯合處,是美國中西部交通樞紐。1904年,聖路易市舉辦了世界博覽會(World Fair)和奧運會,是美國第一個舉辦奧運會的城市.
位於市中心的Jefferson National Expansion Memoria裏建有聖路易市的著名地標—鋼質紀念碑「大拱門(Gateway Arch)」,拱門正下方地下室是博物館, 展覽一些美國西部拓荒的歷史與物件 。http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis,_Missouri

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Chattanooga



Chattanooga, the 4th largest city in the state, is located in Southeast Tennessee near the border of Georgia at the junction of four interstate highways. The city has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront.
People who love the out-of-doors use Chattanooga as a base for hang-gliding, bass fishing, mountain climbing and caving expeditions; the verdant Smoky Mountains and Tennessee River watershed support the greatest variety of flora of any area in the United States.
With its scenic beauty, stable population and economy, civic vitality and cross-sector partnerships, fiscal integrity, and strategic location, Chattanooga enters the 21st century as one of the most progressive and livable mid-size cities in the US. In this decade the city has won 3 national awards for outstanding "livability", and 9 Gunther Blue Ribbon Awards for excellence in housing and consolidated planning.
Chattanooga是田納西州Tennesses第四大城市,曾被評為美國「最適於居住的城市」之一, 該市環抱田納西河和可愛的山區景觀,在這裡可以看到Rock City、Chattanooga山谷和七個州的景色,是一個很有親和力的景點.
從紐奧良延著I59公路定速暢快行駛,由Louisiana州經過Alabama/Mississippi州再到Tennesses州,二人輪流開車及休息看風景. 在Chattanooga只待短短二天,這城市給人的感覺很舒服, 當地朋友說他們最喜歡在這裡的湖上釣魚,可惜我們沒有多餘行程仔細欣賞這裡的風景.
下一站我們經過Kentucky州,那當然要下車吃一下肯德雞餐囉!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Audubon Zoo


Audubon Zoo, located in historic Uptown New Orleans, offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging educational programs, hands-on animal encounters and lush gardens. Unique natural habitat exhibits—such as the award-winning Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle—showcase the relationship between people and nature. Audubon Zoo is often ranked among the country’s best for innovation and entertainment value.
http://www.auduboninstitute.org/

The animals here are all healthy and beautiful.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

New Orleans

紐奧良(New Orleans)是美國路易西安納州南部的一個港口城市, 位於密西西比河三角洲北方,瀕臨墨西哥灣, 主要以旅遊業賭博業作為經濟支柱。外來移民為此城引入豐富多變的文化,以爵士樂發源地和法國區的克里奧(Creole)文化聞名,居住人口大多是黑人及歐裔人士為主,法國區克里奧人是早期法國殖民者後代,克里奧人保存祖先的語言與文化,紐奧良也因此是美國最有異國情調的城市,每年嘉年華會慶典以及融合法式和西班牙式烹飪的海鮮佳肴吸引川流不息的觀光客。
近住法國區,白天觀看街道上美麗的歐風建築物,晚上當然去Bourbon Street感受一下嘉年華會的氣氛(雖然當時時間不對),整條街都是餐廳和酒吧再加上迷人爵士樂,整個人都輕鬆了起來.
向站在二樓的男士們喊: here here! 亮彩珠珠項鍊就會從天而降.
金先生一直說這裡的海鮮很讚,一定要帶我去吃吃看.......嗯!生蠔新鮮沾醬獨特....哇! 那油炸螃蟹整隻是軟的,真是好吃極了!
再到harrah's試試手氣吧! 過這樣的生活,晚上街道上就會看見不少遊民和醉趴的酒鬼.
黃昏依著密西西比河觀看渡輪,伴著爵士樂團的表演大嚥龍蝦海鮮,整個人又軟了!
所謂的海鮮大餐上桌時,不僅隔壁桌觀看,我們二人也傻眼,不是點二人份的嗎? 美國食物的份量,我們二人根本無法吃完一份完整的餐點. 新來的客人看看我們,笑著說:我們也要點一樣的!
一人一隻大龍蝦,大螃蟹分著吃後就飽了 ......噗~~真沒用!一堆玉米馬鈴薯蝦子和小龍蝦就當起了擺盤.
和金先生約好下次就單點我們想吃且吃得完的食物就好,不要再浪費食物了!

Apple咬一口

金先生不亦樂乎的新玩具--IPhone

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour


Enjoy nature and wildlife with a Cajun guide on a boat ride through Southern Louisiana's wetlands.

http://www.jeanlafitteswamptour.com/

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Houston



休士頓位於產石油的德州, I10和I45公路穿過休士頓市中心,我們來來回回數十次,雖然汽油價便宜,但這裡的公路設有不少收費站,得準備不少零錢備用(每次$1 or $1.5).
美國人對於自然生態很重視,故處處綠意盎然,尤其是開車觀賞Memorial city district 的房子更是一大享受, 這特區的房子不僅個別獨特luxurious, 前庭後院加上眾大樹環抱,真希望一直迷路於這特區中.
天氣超晴地超廣,經過市中心瞥見"湖木教會"時在車裡大喜狂叫............

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Las Vegas


白天戶外天氣太熱,室內冷氣超強;晚上室內及戶外都是大型party. 除了有商務會議及展覽外,整個感覺就是人們來這裡花錢享受順便到睹場睹手氣或者說是以睹為主玩樂為輔. (吃吃喝喝情色睹)

睹場飯店表演一大堆,金先生和我觀賞了New York New York " Zumanity" 小型太陽劇團的成人表演秀.

機長報告:現在我們正經過大峽谷上方

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Calico Ghost Town


西部風情的Calico Ghost Town曾盛產銀礦,現為觀光景點,位於南加州沙漠中. 當天天氣實在太炎熱,無法參觀完全部行程.

Calico is a ghost town, and former Mining town, located in the Calico Mountains of the Mojave Desert region of Southern California. Founded in 1881 as a silvery mining town, today it is a county park. It is located in unincorporated San Bernardino County off Interstate 15, 3 miles from Barstow. Giant letters spelling CALICO can be seen on the Calico Peaks behind the ghost town from the freeway.

Thursday, July 08, 2010

German National Anthem (Deutschland Lied)


I like the music of German National Anthem. I should learn German as my second foreign language while I was in colleage.

The music was written by Joseph Haydn in 1797 as an anthem for the birthday of the Austrian Emperor Francis II of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1841, the German linguist and poet August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben wrote the lyrics of "Das Lied der Deutschen" to Haydn's melody, lyrics that were considered revolutionary at the time.

海頓是德國國歌《德意志之歌》的曲作者.

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

San Diego

Mr. Kim and I had a business journey & holiday in US last month. Our first step was San Deigo that is the eighth largest city in the United States, second-largest city in California. The Climate of San Diego, California is categorized as semi-arid or Mediteranean. It enjoys mild, sunny weather throughout the year. We like the weather and climate there a lot. While visiting San Diego, I was amazed at the beautiful large purple flowering trees all over the city. A friend told us that he doesn't know the name of the tree exactly but calls them purple trees.