I love walking the streets of Providence, RI in the early morning. It is a very “walkable” city, and there are always people on the streets (even throughout the recent pandemic). The Providence River winds its way from just below the capitol building, through the downtown area, and out to the harbor near India Point. You can capture a wide range of moody settings by setting out early. College campuses dominate much of the real estate in the city; Brown,…
After months spent indoors, behind masks, and in relative isolation, people were anxious to get back outside this Spring. As the weather began to warm-up in April and May, people took to the streets and sidewalks to enjoy being outside and around other people. Some ventured with caution, still wearing masks and maintaining their distance. As vaccinations increased, and guidelines relaxed, it started to feel almost normal again. The Boston Common and Charles River areas attracted the largest numbers. People…
Southcoast Health recently set-up mobile testing facilities at the New Bedford waterfront to make it easier for workers in the region's fishing industry to get tested for Covid-19.…
The final stop of our “Portugal with Pete” tour was the island of San Miguel in the Azores. Part of an archipelago of nine volcanic islands, San Miguel enjoys a very mild, subtropical climate. We travelled by small bus around the island, taking in the spectacular scenery, and stopping at the occasional small town or village to take in our next meal. We stayed in the small coastal city of Ponta Delgada during our visit to San Miguel. Early morning…
It sure isn’t much like the local shopping mall! When we arrived at the flea market in Lisbon, it was late morning, and the crowds were already streaming their way past booths set-up by vendors from all over. Some of the merchandise looked like it could be found in any nearby tourist souvenir shop. But other booths featured hand-crafted items from local artisans, or assorted pieces from antique shops. But I’m more interested in the people who have come to…
What better opportunity to combine sightseeing with photography than joining a ten-day “Photo Tour of Portugal with Pete Souza”. About twenty travelling paparazzi joined former White House photographer Pete Souza on a trip that included stops in Porto, Lisbon, and San Miguel. Our first stop was Porto, a coastal town in Northern Portugal with a very old-world feel. We spent hours walking along the Douro River waterfront, and exploring the winding streets of the city. A tour guide gave us…
