Category Archives: Two-fisted Touristing

Excursions around the world, ideally with some musical seasoning.

Reflections at the AIDS Memorial

Posted on October 25, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

After completing the No Kings march last Saturday, Ed and I took a break at the Aids Memorial in the Village before going for dinner and taking in a double feature at Newfest (we saw the queer animal documentary “Second … Continue reading →

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The Colosseum

Posted on October 9, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

A Tour of the Famous Ancient Roman Amphitheatre In the center of Rome just east of the Roman Forum stands the Colosseum, the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world. It was built … Continue reading →

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Climbing Up the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Posted on September 5, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

Join Us On Every Single Step Up The Tilting Tower We took a day trip to Pisa, to see the famous tower in person and climb it. These three videos really give you the experience, starting with this vertical view: … Continue reading →

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A Dulcimer, A Fountain, and a Kiss

Posted on August 21, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

I’m touristing most two-fistedly in Rome at the moment (next stop Florence), which leaves me near to no time to blog, but will give me much material for future Two-fisted Touristing blog posts. I’ll give you a little taste with … Continue reading →

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MANHATTANHENGE

Posted on July 13, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

This last Friday and Saturday was Manhattanhenge. Ed and I each took some pictures on 42nd Street while it happened around 8:20pm on Friday. Manhattanhenge is what we call those days when the sunset aligns perfectly with Manhattan’s street grid. … Continue reading →

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Lying in the Grass, Looking Up …

Posted on July 5, 2025 by dannyashkenasi
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PRIDE VIDS!

Posted on June 30, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

Happy Pride from Ed and me! We watched much of the parade at a perch on 5th Avenue, north of 8th Street, then walked up to 27th Street to gather and then march with the Quakers. Here is a video … Continue reading →

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NO KINGS MARCH NYC

Posted on June 16, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

Ed and I joined the estimated 4 to 6 million people across the nation protesting MAGA fascism last Saturday. We gathered with the Quakers near Bryant Park. There were so many people joining the march that it took hours before … Continue reading →

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PRIDE SATURDAY at the BROOKLYN MUSEUM

Posted on June 9, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

It being June, Pride Month, the Brooklyn Museum’s First Saturday was a celebration of Queer community and art. NYC Gay Men’s Chorus performs Andra Day’s “Rise Up” The Beaux Arts Court was turned into a fair for queer figure drawing, … Continue reading →

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Prospect Park’s New Sculpture

Posted on June 6, 2025 by dannyashkenasi
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Approach to Chicago, April 2

Posted on May 31, 2025 by dannyashkenasi
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ITHACA SPACE WALK

Posted on May 23, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

An edifying stroll through our solar system in an upstate town Looking from the sun towards its closest four planets.

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Fulton Street Towers

Posted on May 19, 2025 by dannyashkenasi
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14th Street Station

Posted on May 8, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

Selfies with Statuettes If you look closely, you’ll notice this is a different moneybags figure from the one pictured above (that one smiles, this one frowns). There are sometimes similar or duplicate statuettes on both uptown and downtown platforms.

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Hanami Nights at the Cherry Esplanade

Posted on April 28, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

Last Thursday the Brooklyn Botanic Garden sponsored Hanami Nights in celebration of cherry blossom season. Hanami translates to “flower viewing”. I have posted pictures of the cherry blossoms before, but this is the first year the BBG organized their special … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Vantage

Posted on April 14, 2025 by dannyashkenasi
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