From my new base in New York City, I made several trips around the country.
Chicago, Illinois
I spent the 4th of July weekend in Chicago, birthplace of the skyscraper.
Fire Island, New YorkFire Island is a long and narrow island off the coast of Long Island, facing the Atlantic. I spent a weekend there in August.
San Diego, California
I spent two days in San Diego after my cruise to Mexico in October.