http:// New photos from steve778 on My Budget Travel Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:49:04 GMT Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:49:04 GMT bthelp@budgettravel.com (BTeditor) bthelp@budgettravel.com (BTeditor) KickApps Feed Builder 2009-09-03T02:49:04Z 86 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=21864&sortType=recent 0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Sailing-Lake-Champlain-Vermont/PHOTO/5096557/21864.html Sailing on Lake Champlain, near Vergennes, Vermont.  Champlain is about 100 miles long, and sits between New York and Vermont.   Sailing on Lake Champlain, near Vergennes, Vermont.  Champlain is about 100 miles long, and sits between New York and Vermont.   Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:49:04 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Sailing-Lake-Champlain-Vermont/PHOTO/5096557/21864.html steve778 2009-09-03T02:49:04Z My Budget Travel Sailing on Lake Champlain, near Vergennes, Vermont.  Champlain is about 100 miles long, and sits between New York and Vermont.   boating, boats, lake champlain, mountains, new york, rivers and lakes, sailing, vergennes, vermont nonadult false Sailing, Lake Champlain, Vermont photo boating,boats,lake champlain,mountains,new york,rivers and lakes,sailing,vergennes,vermont 152 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 5096557 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Lake-Champlain-Vermont/PHOTO/5096469/21864.html A view from the shores of Lake Champlain, on Basin Harbor in Vergennes, Vermont.  Lake Champlain sits between New York and Vermont, and in bounded by two mountain chains. A view from the shores of Lake Champlain, on Basin Harbor in Vergennes, Vermont.  Lake Champlain sits between New York and Vermont, and in bounded by two mountain chains. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:37:45 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Lake-Champlain-Vermont/PHOTO/5096469/21864.html steve778 2009-09-03T02:37:45Z My Budget Travel A view from the shores of Lake Champlain, on Basin Harbor in Vergennes, Vermont.  Lake Champlain sits between New York and Vermont, and in bounded by two mountain chains. boating, boats, fresh water lakes, lake champlain, new england, rivers and lakes, vergennes, vermont nonadult false Lake Champlain, Vermont photo boating,boats,fresh water lakes,lake champlain,new england,rivers and lakes,vergennes,vermont 137 2 4.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 5096469 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Burlington-Vermont-Waterfront-/PHOTO/4735516/21864.html A view from waterfront park in Burlington, Vermont.  You can grab a beer at the boathouse and watch the sun go down about 100 yards away from where I took this photo... Sunsets are routinely spectacular throughout the summer. A view from waterfront park in Burlington, Vermont.  You can grab a beer at the boathouse and watch the sun go down about 100 yards away from where I took this photo... Sunsets are routinely spectacular throughout the summer. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:35:15 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Burlington-Vermont-Waterfront-/PHOTO/4735516/21864.html steve778 2009-08-02T04:35:15Z My Budget Travel A view from waterfront park in Burlington, Vermont.  You can grab a beer at the boathouse and watch the sun go down about 100 yards away from where I took this photo... Sunsets are routinely spectacular throughout the summer. boats, burlington, lakes and rivers, mountains, vermont, waterfront park nonadult false Burlington Vermont, Waterfront photo boats,burlington,lakes and rivers,mountains,vermont,waterfront park 205 2 4.5 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false United States VT Burlington 1 0 4735516 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Downtown-Burlington-Vermont/PHOTO/4735384/21864.html Church Street, the main artery of downtown Burlington, Vermont.  It's pedestrian-only, and busy all year around-- lots of outdoor restaurant seating, street perfomers, and food carts.   Church Street, the main artery of downtown Burlington, Vermont.  It's pedestrian-only, and busy all year around-- lots of outdoor restaurant seating, street perfomers, and food carts.   Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:11:44 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Downtown-Burlington-Vermont/PHOTO/4735384/21864.html steve778 2009-08-02T04:11:44Z My Budget Travel Church Street, the main artery of downtown Burlington, Vermont.  It's pedestrian-only, and busy all year around-- lots of outdoor restaurant seating, street perfomers, and food carts.   burlington, church street, college towns, shopping, vermont nonadult false Downtown Burlington, Vermont photo burlington,church street,college towns,shopping,vermont 229 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false United States VT burlington 0 0 4735384 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_The-Flatiron-Lounge-New-York-City/PHOTO/4533602/21864.html The modest exterior of the Flatiron Lounge on West 19th Street, a great cocktail bar in the city.  Drinks aren't cheap, but they are worth the splurge, and the interior is beautiful.  Try the aviator, the corpse reviver-- or, if you want something simple, the mint julep... The modest exterior of the Flatiron Lounge on West 19th Street, a great cocktail bar in the city.  Drinks aren't cheap, but they are worth the splurge, and the interior is beautiful.  Try the aviator, the corpse reviver-- or, if you want something simple, the mint julep... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:08:33 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_The-Flatiron-Lounge-New-York-City/PHOTO/4533602/21864.html steve778 2009-07-15T04:08:33Z My Budget Travel The modest exterior of the Flatiron Lounge on West 19th Street, a great cocktail bar in the city.  Drinks aren't cheap, but they are worth the splurge, and the interior is beautiful.  Try the aviator, the corpse reviver-- or, if you want something simple, the mint julep... cocktail bars, cocktails, flatiron lounge, food and drink, new york, new york city nonadult false The Flatiron Lounge, New York City photo cocktail bars,cocktails,flatiron lounge,food and drink,new york,new york city 249 2 3.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 4533602 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Lights-Going-On-Times-Square/PHOTO/4533515/21864.html Dusk in Times Square, New York City.  Even after more than five years living here, Times Square still amazes me  at night... I can't recommend it during the daylight hours, but if you can get here as the sun goes down, it's tough to be disappointed. Dusk in Times Square, New York City.  Even after more than five years living here, Times Square still amazes me  at night... I can't recommend it during the daylight hours, but if you can get here as the sun goes down, it's tough to be disappointed. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Lights-Going-On-Times-Square/PHOTO/4533515/21864.html steve778 2009-07-15T04:01:00Z My Budget Travel Dusk in Times Square, New York City.  Even after more than five years living here, Times Square still amazes me  at night... I can't recommend it during the daylight hours, but if you can get here as the sun goes down, it's tough to be disappointed. dusk, new york, new york city, nighttime photos, times square nonadult false Lights Going On, Times Square photo dusk,new york,new york city,nighttime photos,times square 172 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 4533515 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Wilco-Concert-Coney-Island/PHOTO/4533426/21864.html More evidence that news of the death of Coney Island is greatly exaggerated: A photo from a recent Wilco concert at Keyspan Park, the home of the Cyclones, a minor league affiliate of the Mets.  The park is about two or three minutes by foot from the iconic Coney Island boardwalk that's still hopping on weekends... More evidence that news of the death of Coney Island is greatly exaggerated: A photo from a recent Wilco concert at Keyspan Park, the home of the Cyclones, a minor league affiliate of the Mets.  The park is about two or three minutes by foot from the iconic Coney Island boardwalk that's still hopping on weekends... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:51:08 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Wilco-Concert-Coney-Island/PHOTO/4533426/21864.html steve778 2009-07-15T03:51:08Z My Budget Travel More evidence that news of the death of Coney Island is greatly exaggerated: A photo from a recent Wilco concert at Keyspan Park, the home of the Cyclones, a minor league affiliate of the Mets.  The park is about two or three minutes by foot from the iconic Coney Island boardwalk that's still hopping on weekends... art, concert venues, concerts, coney island, culture, keyspan park, minor league baseball, music, new york, new york city, professional sports, the cyclones, wilco nonadult false Wilco Concert, Coney Island photo art,concert venues,concerts,coney island,culture,keyspan park,minor league baseball,music,new york,new york city,professional sports,the cyclones,wilco 198 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false 2 0 4533426 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Electric-Eel-New-York-Aquarium-Coney-Island/PHOTO/4372561/21864.html Bigger than I thought he would be... Bigger than I thought he would be... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:21:12 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Electric-Eel-New-York-Aquarium-Coney-Island/PHOTO/4372561/21864.html steve778 2009-06-29T03:21:12Z My Budget Travel Bigger than I thought he would be... animals, aquariums, coney island, electric eels, family, new york, new york city, zoos nonadult false Electric Eel, New York Aquarium, Coney Island photo animals,aquariums,coney island,electric eels,family,new york,new york city,zoos 271 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false United States NY 0 0 4372561 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Jellyfish-UFOs-Coney-Island-Aquarium/PHOTO/4372513/21864.html Weird, spectral jellyfish at the New York Aquarium on Coney Island. I took this through glass, so I apologize for a bit of fuzziness. An odd, UFO-like image... Weird, spectral jellyfish at the New York Aquarium on Coney Island. I took this through glass, so I apologize for a bit of fuzziness. An odd, UFO-like image... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:15:10 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Jellyfish-UFOs-Coney-Island-Aquarium/PHOTO/4372513/21864.html steve778 2009-06-29T03:15:10Z My Budget Travel Weird, spectral jellyfish at the New York Aquarium on Coney Island. I took this through glass, so I apologize for a bit of fuzziness. An odd, UFO-like image... aquariums, beaches, coney island, family, jelly fish, new york, new york city, warm weather, zoos nonadult false Jellyfish UFO's, Coney Island Aquarium photo aquariums,beaches,coney island,family,jelly fish,new york,new york city,warm weather,zoos 290 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 4372513 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Nathans-Coney-Island/PHOTO/4372481/21864.html The signature french fry fork at Nathan's.  I don't think I saw anyone actually using one, though-- folks gave up and shoveled food with their hands almost immediately.  I love the ebullient greens and yellows of Nathan's.... There are two storefronts it seems, one on Stillwell Avenue just off the subway stop, and another on the boardwalk. The branch nearer the subway stop has plenty of outdoor seating for families. The signature french fry fork at Nathan's.  I don't think I saw anyone actually using one, though-- folks gave up and shoveled food with their hands almost immediately.  I love the ebullient greens and yellows of Nathan's.... There are two storefronts it seems, one on Stillwell Avenue just off the subway stop, and another on the boardwalk. The branch nearer the subway stop has plenty of outdoor seating for families. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:04:46 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Nathans-Coney-Island/PHOTO/4372481/21864.html steve778 2009-06-29T03:04:46Z My Budget Travel The signature french fry fork at Nathan's.  I don't think I saw anyone actually using one, though-- folks gave up and shoveled food with their hands almost immediately.  I love the ebullient greens and yellows of Nathan's.... There are two storefronts it seems, one on Stillwell Avenue just off the subway stop, and another on the boardwalk. The branch nearer the subway stop has plenty of outdoor seating for families. beaches, coney island, family, food and drink, hotdogs, just plain fun, nathan nonadult false Nathan's, Coney Island photo beaches,coney island,family,food and drink,hotdogs,just plain fun,nathan 168 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false United States NY New York City 0 0 4372481 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Coney-Island-boardwalk-New-York-City/PHOTO/4372440/21864.html Despite all the news of Coney Island's demise, it was still super-busy on a recent Sunday visit.  The boardwalk was crowded all day long, thousands of kids packed amusement park rides, and ice cream and hot dogs were grossly over-consumed. Despite all the news of Coney Island's demise, it was still super-busy on a recent Sunday visit.  The boardwalk was crowded all day long, thousands of kids packed amusement park rides, and ice cream and hot dogs were grossly over-consumed. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:57:14 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Coney-Island-boardwalk-New-York-City/PHOTO/4372440/21864.html steve778 2009-06-29T02:57:14Z My Budget Travel Despite all the news of Coney Island's demise, it was still super-busy on a recent Sunday visit.  The boardwalk was crowded all day long, thousands of kids packed amusement park rides, and ice cream and hot dogs were grossly over-consumed. aquariums, beaches, boardwalk, coney island, family, new york, new york city, warm weather, zoos nonadult false Coney Island boardwalk, New York City photo aquariums,beaches,boardwalk,coney island,family,new york,new york city,warm weather,zoos 237 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false United States NY New York City 0 0 4372440 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Walrus-New-York-Aquarium-Coney-Island/PHOTO/4372325/21864.html About twenty minutes after I arrived, this walrus heaved himself into an upright position, and then heaved himself back down again. I caught a brief, fifteen-second interval of awareness in this photo, through a pane of glass.  I've noticed this is the way it is at zoos: Animals stare dumbly at other animals, and neither is all that impressed. About twenty minutes after I arrived, this walrus heaved himself into an upright position, and then heaved himself back down again. I caught a brief, fifteen-second interval of awareness in this photo, through a pane of glass.  I've noticed this is the way it is at zoos: Animals stare dumbly at other animals, and neither is all that impressed. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:38:46 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Walrus-New-York-Aquarium-Coney-Island/PHOTO/4372325/21864.html steve778 2009-06-29T02:38:46Z My Budget Travel About twenty minutes after I arrived, this walrus heaved himself into an upright position, and then heaved himself back down again. I caught a brief, fifteen-second interval of awareness in this photo, through a pane of glass.  I've noticed this is the way it is at zoos: Animals stare dumbly at other animals, and neither is all that impressed. animals, aquariums, beaches, coney island, just plain fun, new york, new york city, warm weather, zoos nonadult false Walrus, New York Aquarium, Coney Island photo animals,aquariums,beaches,coney island,just plain fun,new york,new york city,warm weather,zoos 235 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false United States NY New York City 0 0 4372325 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Shoot-the-Freak-Coney-Island/PHOTO/4370959/21864.html The carnival-style barker sitting next to "Shoot the Freak" advertises "live human targets."  Fun!  He does mention that you can "tip the freak" after, which is a way to make yourself feel better for shooting him-- and for calling him a freak. The carnival-style barker sitting next to "Shoot the Freak" advertises "live human targets."  Fun!  He does mention that you can "tip the freak" after, which is a way to make yourself feel better for shooting him-- and for calling him a freak. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:30:18 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Shoot-the-Freak-Coney-Island/PHOTO/4370959/21864.html steve778 2009-06-28T23:30:18Z My Budget Travel The carnival-style barker sitting next to "Shoot the Freak" advertises "live human targets."  Fun!  He does mention that you can "tip the freak" after, which is a way to make yourself feel better for shooting him-- and for calling him a freak. beaches, coney island, islands, just plain fun, new york, new york city, warm weather nonadult false Shoot the Freak, Coney Island photo beaches,coney island,islands,just plain fun,new york,new york city,warm weather 171 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false United States NY 0 0 4370959 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Jelly-Fish-New-York-Aquarium-Coney-Island/PHOTO/4370921/21864.html A shot through glass of a single, lonely-looking jelly fish. This guy floated up and down a few times, accomplishing nothing I could see. Then he floated up again, and I left. A shot through glass of a single, lonely-looking jelly fish. This guy floated up and down a few times, accomplishing nothing I could see. Then he floated up again, and I left. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:23:40 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Jelly-Fish-New-York-Aquarium-Coney-Island/PHOTO/4370921/21864.html steve778 2009-06-28T23:23:40Z My Budget Travel A shot through glass of a single, lonely-looking jelly fish. This guy floated up and down a few times, accomplishing nothing I could see. Then he floated up again, and I left. aquariums, beaches, coney island, family, just plain fun, new york, new york city, warm weather, zoos nonadult false Jelly Fish, New York Aquarium, Coney Island photo aquariums,beaches,coney island,family,just plain fun,new york,new york city,warm weather,zoos 200 1 5.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false United States NY New York City 0 0 4370921 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Bodeguetas-Provenca-Barcelona/PHOTO/4271133/21864.html The interior of Bodeguetas Provenca, in the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona. I stopped at a ton of tapas places over the course of many days, and this was the one I went back to. Terrible service, really, but if you don't mind taking your time, the food is great and the waiters, while slow and forgetful, are extremely friendly. Like many tapas places, there is room to stand up and grab a glass of cava and a quick bite before ducking back out. In Barcelona, as in much of Spain, people don't mind snacking or drinking standing up. The interior of Bodeguetas Provenca, in the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona. I stopped at a ton of tapas places over the course of many days, and this was the one I went back to. Terrible service, really, but if you don't mind taking your time, the food is great and the waiters, while slow and forgetful, are extremely friendly. Like many tapas places, there is room to stand up and grab a glass of cava and a quick bite before ducking back out. In Barcelona, as in much of Spain, people don't mind snacking or drinking standing up. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:05:04 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Bodeguetas-Provenca-Barcelona/PHOTO/4271133/21864.html steve778 2009-06-23T01:05:04Z My Budget Travel The interior of Bodeguetas Provenca, in the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona. I stopped at a ton of tapas places over the course of many days, and this was the one I went back to. Terrible service, really, but if you don't mind taking your time, the food is great and the waiters, while slow and forgetful, are extremely friendly. Like many tapas places, there is room to stand up and grab a glass of cava and a quick bite before ducking back out. In Barcelona, as in much of Spain, people don't mind snacking or drinking standing up. barcelona, bodeguetas provenca, eixample, eixample neighborhood, food and drink, restaurants, spain nonadult false Bodeguetas Provenca, Barcelona photo barcelona,bodeguetas provenca,eixample,eixample neighborhood,food and drink,restaurants,spain 215 1 5.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false Spain barcelona 0 0 4271133 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_View-Through-a-Gate-Barcelona/PHOTO/4113323/21864.html I wanted this because I couldn't have it. A view through a gate in Barcelona-- I couldn't see a way in to get closer, but this figure (playing the lyre?) was intriguing enough to get me to stop for a photo. I think I was in the Barri Gotic, having just returned from the waterfront at the end of La Rambla, but I may be mistaken. I walk so much in foreign cities that I forget exactly where the resulting photos come from. I wanted this because I couldn't have it. A view through a gate in Barcelona-- I couldn't see a way in to get closer, but this figure (playing the lyre?) was intriguing enough to get me to stop for a photo. I think I was in the Barri Gotic, having just returned from the waterfront at the end of La Rambla, but I may be mistaken. I walk so much in foreign cities that I forget exactly where the resulting photos come from. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:31:58 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_View-Through-a-Gate-Barcelona/PHOTO/4113323/21864.html steve778 2009-06-14T22:31:58Z My Budget Travel I wanted this because I couldn't have it. A view through a gate in Barcelona-- I couldn't see a way in to get closer, but this figure (playing the lyre?) was intriguing enough to get me to stop for a photo. I think I was in the Barri Gotic, having just returned from the waterfront at the end of La Rambla, but I may be mistaken. I walk so much in foreign cities that I forget exactly where the resulting photos come from. art, barcelona, barri gotic, spain, statues nonadult false View Through a Gate, Barcelona photo art,barcelona,barri gotic,spain,statues 201 1 4.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false Spain Barcelona 0 0 4113323 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Sant-Bartomeu-i-Santa-Tecla-Sitges-Spain/PHOTO/4112805/21864.html A church right on the sea (Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla), in Sitges, Spain. Sitges is a very short train ride from Barcelona; I caught the train on Passeig de Gracia, a main avenue in Barcelona, and was at the beach in about 45 minutes. Trains ran constantly, so getting there and back took very little planning. A church right on the sea (Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla), in Sitges, Spain. Sitges is a very short train ride from Barcelona; I caught the train on Passeig de Gracia, a main avenue in Barcelona, and was at the beach in about 45 minutes. Trains ran constantly, so getting there and back took very little planning. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:49:43 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Sant-Bartomeu-i-Santa-Tecla-Sitges-Spain/PHOTO/4112805/21864.html steve778 2009-06-14T21:49:43Z My Budget Travel A church right on the sea (Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla), in Sitges, Spain. Sitges is a very short train ride from Barcelona; I caught the train on Passeig de Gracia, a main avenue in Barcelona, and was at the beach in about 45 minutes. Trains ran constantly, so getting there and back took very little planning. barcelona, beaches, sant bartomeu i santa tecla, seaside, sitges, spain, temples and churches, warm weather nonadult false Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla, Sitges, Spain photo barcelona,beaches,sant bartomeu i santa tecla,seaside,sitges,spain,temples and churches,warm weather 344 1 5.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false Spain Barcelona 0 0 4112805 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Museum-of-Contemporary-Art-Barcelona/PHOTO/4112739/21864.html This photo helps explain why you can sneak up on amazing buildings and bustling little squares unexpectedly in Barcelona.  In neighborhoods like the Barri Gotic and El Raval, you're walking in these tight little alleyways-- and turning down one cloistered street after another-- and then it all opens suddenly into squares (often dominated by ancient churches).  Here the contrast between the dark of the alleyway and the shocking white  (and modern architecture) of the Museum of Contemporary Art might help you understand how I came across this massive structure without any idea I was nearing it.  Just another reason I walk constantly in foreign cities, and don't mind being lost... This photo helps explain why you can sneak up on amazing buildings and bustling little squares unexpectedly in Barcelona.  In neighborhoods like the Barri Gotic and El Raval, you're walking in these tight little alleyways-- and turning down one cloistered street after another-- and then it all opens suddenly into squares (often dominated by ancient churches).  Here the contrast between the dark of the alleyway and the shocking white  (and modern architecture) of the Museum of Contemporary Art might help you understand how I came across this massive structure without any idea I was nearing it.  Just another reason I walk constantly in foreign cities, and don't mind being lost... Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:33:39 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Museum-of-Contemporary-Art-Barcelona/PHOTO/4112739/21864.html steve778 2009-06-14T21:33:39Z My Budget Travel This photo helps explain why you can sneak up on amazing buildings and bustling little squares unexpectedly in Barcelona.  In neighborhoods like the Barri Gotic and El Raval, you're walking in these tight little alleyways-- and turning down one cloistered street after another-- and then it all opens suddenly into squares (often dominated by ancient churches).  Here the contrast between the dark of the alleyway and the shocking white  (and modern architecture) of the Museum of Contemporary Art might help you understand how I came across this massive structure without any idea I was nearing it.  Just another reason I walk constantly in foreign cities, and don't mind being lost... barcelona, barri gotic, el raval, museum of contemporary art, museums, raval, spain nonadult false Museum of Contemporary Art, Barcelona photo barcelona,barri gotic,el raval,museum of contemporary art,museums,raval,spain 213 1 5.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false Spain Barcelona 0 0 4112739 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Museum-of-Contemporary-Art-Barcelona/PHOTO/4112476/21864.html The Museum of Contemporary Art, in the Raval neighborhood of Barcelona.  I turned a corner and ran into it unexpectedly-- a very cool building, I think. There's a perpetual skateboarding scene here (I came back the next day), but as long as you watch where you're going it just makes the whole square feel a little more alive.  The Museum of Contemporary Art, in the Raval neighborhood of Barcelona.  I turned a corner and ran into it unexpectedly-- a very cool building, I think. There's a perpetual skateboarding scene here (I came back the next day), but as long as you watch where you're going it just makes the whole square feel a little more alive.  Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:51:16 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Museum-of-Contemporary-Art-Barcelona/PHOTO/4112476/21864.html steve778 2009-06-14T20:51:16Z My Budget Travel The Museum of Contemporary Art, in the Raval neighborhood of Barcelona.  I turned a corner and ran into it unexpectedly-- a very cool building, I think. There's a perpetual skateboarding scene here (I came back the next day), but as long as you watch where you're going it just makes the whole square feel a little more alive.  art, barcelona, el raval, museum of contemporary art, museums, raval, spain nonadult false Museum of Contemporary Art, Barcelona photo art,barcelona,el raval,museum of contemporary art,museums,raval,spain 184 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false Spain Barcelona 0 0 4112476 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Little-Square-Near-La-Rambla-Barcelona/PHOTO/4112445/21864.html A typical little square, not far from the crowded tourist drag of La Rambla.  Barcelona seems like a very social city (and it wasn't dark until 9:30 when I was there in late spring)-- if you wander around the neighborhoods, you pass these busy squares all over the place.  I can't remember exactly where I took this shot, but I think it was shading into the neighborhood of Raval, which felt a little gritty to me (in a good way).  By comparison, the Barri Gotic (on the other side of La Rambla) felt far more touristy, though it had its moments of fun too. I liked the overall feel of this particular square-- the (feline) artwork on the wall, the statue that seems to be looking on, and the relative intimacy of the place. Certainy not a great photo, as photos  go, but if you can find it when you're in Barcelona, and I helped, that's good enough I suppose. A typical little square, not far from the crowded tourist drag of La Rambla.  Barcelona seems like a very social city (and it wasn't dark until 9:30 when I was there in late spring)-- if you wander around the neighborhoods, you pass these busy squares all over the place.  I can't remember exactly where I took this shot, but I think it was shading into the neighborhood of Raval, which felt a little gritty to me (in a good way).  By comparison, the Barri Gotic (on the other side of La Rambla) felt far more touristy, though it had its moments of fun too. I liked the overall feel of this particular square-- the (feline) artwork on the wall, the statue that seems to be looking on, and the relative intimacy of the place. Certainy not a great photo, as photos  go, but if you can find it when you're in Barcelona, and I helped, that's good enough I suppose. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:40:37 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Little-Square-Near-La-Rambla-Barcelona/PHOTO/4112445/21864.html steve778 2009-06-14T20:40:37Z My Budget Travel A typical little square, not far from the crowded tourist drag of La Rambla.  Barcelona seems like a very social city (and it wasn't dark until 9:30 when I was there in late spring)-- if you wander around the neighborhoods, you pass these busy squares all over the place.  I can't remember exactly where I took this shot, but I think it was shading into the neighborhood of Raval, which felt a little gritty to me (in a good way).  By comparison, the Barri Gotic (on the other side of La Rambla) felt far more touristy, though it had its moments of fun too. I liked the overall feel of this particular square-- the (feline) artwork on the wall, the statue that seems to be looking on, and the relative intimacy of the place. Certainy not a great photo, as photos  go, but if you can find it when you're in Barcelona, and I helped, that's good enough I suppose. barcelona, raval, spain nonadult false Little Square, Near La Rambla, Barcelona photo barcelona,raval,spain 602 1 4.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false Spain Barcelona 2 0 4112445 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Cortado-dCafe-Barcelona/PHOTO/4112332/21864.html A pretty good cortado at a small cafe near my apt. rental in the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona.  If memory serves, I think it was called dCafe, and it had the feel of a family-owned place.  I saw the same folks behind the bar every morning... The cortado was the espresso drink of choice in Barcelona-- you can get a caffe, which is just a straight shot of espresso-- but the cortado was less bitter and seemed to be the standard choice of folks on their way to work.  I searched the city pretty widely for top-notch espresso, but the Spanish seem less finicky about their espresso than the best places in San Fran, New York City, or Seattle, for example.  Which is not to say it's bad espresso; In Barcelona cafes prepared espresso very competently, and they didn't dump syrup and tons of milk on it like Americans do, but  the whole experience was more utilitarian than you'd find at the new fussy shops in the big cities of the U.S.  For the record, I like those fussy shops, and think the espresso they are making is superior... A last word on this cortado: I'm a big fan of the small piece of chocolate on the side.  Most of the cafes I visited in Barcelona served something small and sweet with the drink-- a piece of good chocolate or a small cookie/biscotti-type complement. A pretty good cortado at a small cafe near my apt. rental in the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona.  If memory serves, I think it was called dCafe, and it had the feel of a family-owned place.  I saw the same folks behind the bar every morning... The cortado was the espresso drink of choice in Barcelona-- you can get a caffe, which is just a straight shot of espresso-- but the cortado was less bitter and seemed to be the standard choice of folks on their way to work.  I searched the city pretty widely for top-notch espresso, but the Spanish seem less finicky about their espresso than the best places in San Fran, New York City, or Seattle, for example.  Which is not to say it's bad espresso; In Barcelona cafes prepared espresso very competently, and they didn't dump syrup and tons of milk on it like Americans do, but  the whole experience was more utilitarian than you'd find at the new fussy shops in the big cities of the U.S.  For the record, I like those fussy shops, and think the espresso they are making is superior... A last word on this cortado: I'm a big fan of the small piece of chocolate on the side.  Most of the cafes I visited in Barcelona served something small and sweet with the drink-- a piece of good chocolate or a small cookie/biscotti-type complement. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:21:49 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Cortado-dCafe-Barcelona/PHOTO/4112332/21864.html steve778 2009-06-14T20:21:49Z My Budget Travel A pretty good cortado at a small cafe near my apt. rental in the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona.  If memory serves, I think it was called dCafe, and it had the feel of a family-owned place.  I saw the same folks behind the bar every morning... The cortado was the espresso drink of choice in Barcelona-- you can get a caffe, which is just a straight shot of espresso-- but the cortado was less bitter and seemed to be the standard choice of folks on their way to work.  I searched the city pretty widely for top-notch espresso, but the Spanish seem less finicky about their espresso than the best places in San Fran, New York City, or Seattle, for example.  Which is not to say it's bad espresso; In Barcelona cafes prepared espresso very competently, and they didn't dump syrup and tons of milk on it like Americans do, but  the whole experience was more utilitarian than you'd find at the new fussy shops in the big cities of the U.S.  For the record, I like those fussy shops, and think the espresso they are making is superior... A last word on this cortado: I'm a big fan of the small piece of chocolate on the side.  Most of the cafes I visited in Barcelona served something small and sweet with the drink-- a piece of good chocolate or a small cookie/biscotti-type complement. barcelona, cortado, dcafe, espresso, example neighborhood, food and drink, spain, the coffee series nonadult false Cortado, dCafe, Barcelona photo barcelona,cortado,dcafe,espresso,example neighborhood,food and drink,spain,the coffee series 212 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false Spain Barcelona 0 0 4112332 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Gaudi-Apt-Building-Barcelona/PHOTO/4058229/21864.html Barcelona architecture-- all Gaudi, all the time.  Very strange stuff, less beautiful than extraordinary. Barcelona architecture-- all Gaudi, all the time.  Very strange stuff, less beautiful than extraordinary. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:56:57 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Gaudi-Apt-Building-Barcelona/PHOTO/4058229/21864.html steve778 2009-06-08T03:56:57Z My Budget Travel Barcelona architecture-- all Gaudi, all the time.  Very strange stuff, less beautiful than extraordinary. architecture, barcelona, gaudi, spain nonadult false Gaudi Apt. Building, Barcelona photo architecture,barcelona,gaudi,spain 170 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false Spain Barcelona 0 0 4058229 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Machiatto-Funnel-Mill-Los-Angeles/PHOTO/3705902/21864.html A painstakingly made machiatto at Funnel Mill in Los Angeles.  It literally consumed 5 minutes of the barista's time to make this espresso drink, but it was worth it. It's a more traditional machiatto than you see in many really good San Francisco cafes (like Ritual or Blue Bottle), just a short pull of espresso and unadorned milk-froth lying on top. I came back two times on a visit to L.A. for business months ago. Funnel Mill isn't too far from the Third Street Promenade, so it's within striking distance if you're in Santa Monica lazing around on the piers. A few tables are thrown out front, in the event the weather's warm, but there's not much to see... A painstakingly made machiatto at Funnel Mill in Los Angeles.  It literally consumed 5 minutes of the barista's time to make this espresso drink, but it was worth it. It's a more traditional machiatto than you see in many really good San Francisco cafes (like Ritual or Blue Bottle), just a short pull of espresso and unadorned milk-froth lying on top. I came back two times on a visit to L.A. for business months ago. Funnel Mill isn't too far from the Third Street Promenade, so it's within striking distance if you're in Santa Monica lazing around on the piers. A few tables are thrown out front, in the event the weather's warm, but there's not much to see... Tue, 05 May 2009 01:23:22 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Machiatto-Funnel-Mill-Los-Angeles/PHOTO/3705902/21864.html steve778 2009-05-05T01:23:22Z My Budget Travel A painstakingly made machiatto at Funnel Mill in Los Angeles.  It literally consumed 5 minutes of the barista's time to make this espresso drink, but it was worth it. It's a more traditional machiatto than you see in many really good San Francisco cafes (like Ritual or Blue Bottle), just a short pull of espresso and unadorned milk-froth lying on top. I came back two times on a visit to L.A. for business months ago. Funnel Mill isn't too far from the Third Street Promenade, so it's within striking distance if you're in Santa Monica lazing around on the piers. A few tables are thrown out front, in the event the weather's warm, but there's not much to see... cafes, food and drink, los angeles, machiatto, the coffee series nonadult false Machiatto, Funnel Mill, Los Angeles photo cafes,food and drink,los angeles,machiatto,the coffee series 215 1 3.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 3705902 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Mariachi-pandemic-New-York-City/PHOTO/3693428/21864.html A mysterious outbreak of mariachis near Astor Place, New York City.  I have no idea why this happens; it just does. About two hours before, I saw a similar outbreak of reborn-Christian musicians in Williamsburg, but my camera wasn't working temporarily and I missed documenting it.  A mysterious outbreak of mariachis near Astor Place, New York City.  I have no idea why this happens; it just does. About two hours before, I saw a similar outbreak of reborn-Christian musicians in Williamsburg, but my camera wasn't working temporarily and I missed documenting it.  Sun, 03 May 2009 18:25:31 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Mariachi-pandemic-New-York-City/PHOTO/3693428/21864.html steve778 2009-05-03T18:25:31Z My Budget Travel A mysterious outbreak of mariachis near Astor Place, New York City.  I have no idea why this happens; it just does. About two hours before, I saw a similar outbreak of reborn-Christian musicians in Williamsburg, but my camera wasn't working temporarily and I missed documenting it.  astor place, mariachis, music, new york, new york city nonadult false Mariachi pandemic, New York City photo astor place,mariachis,music,new york,new york city 193 0 0.0 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2333959&as=21864 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_1252494_21864_2333959_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 3693428 2333959 Member 6922 http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Machiatto-Gimme-Coffee-New-York-City/PHOTO/3693380/21864.html The machiatto itself, on the counter at Gimme! Coffee in New York City's uber-upscale Soho neighborhood. To see more on this cafe, and others in New York City and beyond, use the search function on your homepage--you can really search from almost all pages--and look for "the coffee series" (put the seaarch term in quotes).  You'll get a bunch of stuff, but most of it will be from my coffee roamings. You can usually tell pretty quickly when it's not from my series... The machiatto itself, on the counter at Gimme! Coffee in New York City's uber-upscale Soho neighborhood. To see more on this cafe, and others in New York City and beyond, use the search function on your homepage--you can really search from almost all pages--and look for "the coffee series" (put the seaarch term in quotes).  You'll get a bunch of stuff, but most of it will be from my coffee roamings. You can usually tell pretty quickly when it's not from my series... Sun, 03 May 2009 18:15:53 GMT http://mybt.budgettravel.com/_Machiatto-Gimme-Coffee-New-York-City/PHOTO/3693380/21864.html steve778 2009-05-03T18:15:53Z My Budget Travel The machiatto itself, on the counter at Gimme! Coffee in New York City's uber-upscale Soho neighborhood. To see more on this cafe, and others in New York City and beyond, use the search function on your homepage--you can really search from almost all pages--and look for "the coffee series" (put the seaarch term in quotes).  You'll get a bunch of stuff, but most of it will be from my coffee roamings. You can usually tell pretty quickly when it's not from my series... cafes, coffee, espresso, gimme! coffee, just plain good, machiatto, new york, new york city, soho, the coffee series nonadult false Machiatto, Gimme! 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