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Diana | A Celebration

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

I have never been a big royalties fan, but I remember vividly Diana & Charles wedding, and sitting at my grand-parents table, watching the cortege go down the streets of London. When I heard Diana: A Celebration was coming to the National Constitution Center, I knew it was worth of few hours of my precious time for a trip down memory lane.

I stood in front of the world famous wedding dress and let the emotion of remembering my childhood and my family set in. And it was beautiful. But what I was not expecting is looking at Diana as a woman, not as a Princess. Witnessing pieces of her childhood, or the full wall of condeleances books pinched my heart in a different way.

If you have a chance to check the exhibit out, you won’t regret it. But if you don’t, here are bits & pieces… En Images!

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Coney Island | Ride on time!

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Only a subway ride away from busy Manhattan: a beach, an amusement park, a pier with fishermen, and the (supposedly) best hot dogs… Welcome to Coney Island. Tired of seeing buildings and yellow taxi cabs: hello kitschy designs, Wonder Wheel and Cyclone’s cracking historic rides, and Beer Island… where you’re not welcome if you don’t drink a beer…

A little peek at Coney Island… En images!

I couldn't resist this one... well said, right?

I couldn't resist this one... well said, right?

Wonder-Wheel

The Wonder Wheel opened in 1920... still there!

Can you eat over 60 hot-dogs in a few minutes only?

Can you eat over 60 hot-dogs in a few minutes only?

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Napoleon | The Exhibition

Friday, June 5th, 2009

From May 29 through September 7, 2009, the National Constitution Center is hosting NAPOLEON, an exhibition offering visitors an opportunity to explore the private life of the Emperor of France and see beyond the legend to gain an understanding of this complex political leader whose actions reshaped the landscape of Europe and America.

A little pick of the exhibition… En images!

The emperor's bed... still in use, according to my sources

The emperor's bed... still in use, according to my sources

The avatar of that era... a little heavy to carry around

The avatar of that era... a little heavy to carry around

The legendary hat... which, apparently, he had a collection of.

The legendary hat... which, apparently, he had a collection of.

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Star Trek | The Exhibition

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

I had the opportunity to preview the Star Trek Exhibition at the Franklin Institute. It officially opened on May 16th and “trekie” or not, it’s a cool way to spend an afternoon. What I learned: Vulcans only mate every 7 years, and if they don’t, they die. I’m glad I’m not a Vulcan!

Here’s a pick at the exhibit… en images!

"Get out of that chair!"

"Get out of that chair!"

Command central

Command central

"Where are we going next?"

"Where are we going next?"

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