I spent the last two months in America visiting loved ones all around the country, many thanks to hospitable friends and low airfares provided by the one and only: Southwest Airlines. Last year I tried to live in America somewhat as a tourist by doing things like taking the Megabus, staying in hostels, traveling, photographing, eating, and taking advantage of what each city has to offer. Here is a glimpse of my little holiday in America:
Nashville, Tennessee
Centennial Park, The Stage, The Parthenon
Vanderbilt University, Peabody College
Masters of Education in Learning, Diversity, and Urban Studies
Fannie Mae Dees Park with a Dragon Mosaic by Pedro Silva; David Rogers’ Big Bugs exhibit at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
Drag Queen show to support the Music City Sisters AND celebrate their giving a grant to TYME, a youth organization for trans men and women that Paige supports in her work with The Oasis Center.
Pensacola / Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
New Orleans, Louisiana
**Congratulations to the Hamlins**
Chicago, Illinois
Michigan
Fort Collins / Denver, Colorado
Washington, D.C.
Nationals Game
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Spider by Louise Bourgeois
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Reflecting Pool, Washington Monument, Capitol Building
Going away party
New York, New York
“Nearness” by Cuban artist Arlés del Rio
Seventeen life sized human-shaped cutouts representing
“the social, political, cultural and personal barriers that keep us away from one another.”
On display in Times Square through August 18.
Kinky Boots on Broadway
A doctor and humanitarian, based out of New York City – I will see him upon my return home to have a thorough check for any parasites that could be obtained through my travels around South East Asia. Better safe than sorry – if you are traveling and fall ill, do not hesitate to contact his office to ask for advice, they are extremely knowledgable and eager to help.
Friends
Food
The Freedom Tower and 9/11 Memorial Site
Send Off
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Great job B! You are wonderful. I love this and you
Fantastic! I’m glad you’re doing this so that all the people who love, appreciate, miss, and remain in awe of you (like me), can keep up to date on all the places you’re shining. Sweet to read about real philanthropy too. So proud of you, B. Rock on!