Tag: coney island
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The New York Aquarium
In keeping with our recent tradition of investigating this amazing city, Ivan and I visited the New York Aquarium a couple weeks ago in Coney Island. We bought our tickets online to save a little money and bypass the admission lines. We arrived at the aquarium around noon and were out in less…
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The Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Last Saturday (June 21) was the first day of summer and, as it fell on a Saturday, it was also the date of the annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island. Out of curiosity, I did a little research and found out that the parade is something of a big deal and attracts tens to…
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At Night the Bag Ladies Take the Bottles
We’ve passed the one-week mark and, honestly, I’m almost ready to post pictures of the inside of our apartment. Almost. On Sunday afternoon and evening, John and his girlfriend, Sarah, were our tour guides. We took the subway—an entirely new experience for Ivan and me, who’ve only travelled in the London and Brussels subways. Contrary…