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Unites States of America is a country of 50 states, primarily located in North America. In 2002, we visited Los Angles, San Fransisco, San Diego, Reno, Lake Tahoe & Las Vegas. In our trip in 2007, we visited New York, Washington DC, Baltimore, Amish Town in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Plano, Dallas, Austin, Houston & Columbus, Ohio. In 2011 on our 20th wedding anniversary we took transatlantic cruise by Queen Mary 2 from New York to London. In our trip to USA in 2013, we took Alaska Cruise from Seattle. Covering Seattle, Ketchikan, scenic cruising Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway, Victoria British Clolumbia etc., unique ports of call that are rich in history, culture and natural beauty. On our way back we visited Lubbock (Texas) and White Sands(New Mexico), New York & Boston. In our trip to USA in 2025, we visited my cousin's place in Washington DC
Statue of Liberty. Lady Liberty has been a symbol of democracy
The iconic entrance arch at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. Universal Studios Hollywood is both a working film studio and a world-renowned theme park
The iconic "Partners" statue at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. The "Partners" statue, unveiled in 1993, depicts Walt Disney holding hands with his most famous creation, Mickey Mouse.
At Inspiration Point, a famous vista point overlooking Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe in California
Helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park, in Arizona. The Grand Canyon, it's one of the 7 natural wonders of the natural world.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide(1.6 km) strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The Golden Gate Bridge is connecting the city of San Francisco to Marin County, California.This iconic structure , opened to the public in 1937, has endured as a picture-perfect landmark and an engineering marvel.
Fort Worth Stockyards, National Historic District in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Empire State Building, a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
The iconic Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, with a Circle Line sightseeing boat cruising nearby
The iconic Brooklyn Bridge (foreground) and Manhattan Bridge (midground) spanning the East River in New York City. In the distance, the Williamsburg Bridge is also visible, forming a rare view of all three lower East River suspension bridges in a single shot.
View from a boat, the New York City skyline in the background
The Charging Bull (also known as the Wall Street Bull), an iconic 7,100-pound bronze sculpture located in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City.
The United States Capitol, often called The Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the meeting place of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives
The west front terrace of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Behind us is a panoramic view of the National Mall, The Washington Monument (the prominent 555-foot marble obelisk), The Capitol Reflecting Pool and The National Mall Grounds
The United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
Our anniversary cruise trip from New york to London by Queen Mary 2 Cruise ship.
The Lincoln Memorial, a national monument in Washington, D.C., that honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States
Riverfront Park in Columbus, Ohio, near the Scioto River. The wooden ship (The Santa Maria replica) in the background is a museum-quality replica of Christopher Columbus's flagship.
The Baltimore Inner Harbor, Maryland. The harbor area is a major tourist destination.
The Liberty Bell, a historic symbol of American independence located at the Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Posing for a photo in front of the massive first stage of a Saturn V rocket.
For a photo stop at downtown in Austin,Texas.
The Space Needle, an iconic observation tower and landmark located in Seattle, Washington
Preparing to board Golden Princess, Seattle pier 91
Ketchikan, Alaska, a city renowned for its stunning coastal scenery and colorful hillside homes.
New Eddystone Rock, rose from a volcanic vent through fractures in the floor of Behm Canal, Alaska
Seals in Behm Canal, Alaska
Seaplane sightseeing excursion.
The seaplane, is a perfect Alaskan bush plane used for sightseeing excursions. Its rugged design allows it to take off and land on both water and land using specialized floats or wheels
Breathtaking ariel view from the seaplane
Scenic aerial view from the seaplane. Alaska
Scenic aerial view from the seaplane. Alaska
Scenic aerial view from the seaplane, Alaska
The Mendenhall Glacier, located approximately 12 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska
Mendenhall Glacier is a glacier about 13.6 miles long located in Mendenhall Valley, about 12 miles from downtown Juneau in the southeast area of the U.S. state of Alaska.
Mendenhall Lake, a proglacial lake that collects rain and meltwater from the glacier.
Walking on a glacier, off from our bucket list, Alaska
A close-up view of glacial ice, featuring a deep horizontal crack known as a crevasse, Alaska
Sawyer Island, a prominent landmark within the Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska. Tracy Arm is a 30-mile-long glacially-carved canyon known for its 1,000-foot-tall cliffs and jade-colored water. The island sits near the North and South Sawyer Glaciers, which frequently "calve" (shed) icebergs into the water
Enjoying dinner with our friends Chandra & Pani.
The White Pass & Yukon Route railway in Skagway, Alaska. The train climbs approximately 3,000 feet from tidewater in Skagway to the White Pass Summit.
The route offers panoramic views of mountains, glaciers, tunnels, and historic trestles.
Speleothems, which are mineral deposits formed in caves, such as stalactites and stalagmites. This specific formation, known as "The Abominable Snowman," is located within the Big Room of Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico.
Group photo with our cousin Sanju,Micheale,Yorik,Rehana and Nolan.
A section of the Big Room known as the Temple of the Sun in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Located in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico, this is a UNESCO World Heritage site
Photo stop at The Texas Tech University Seal monument, one of the most iconic landmarks and popular photo spots on the campus in Lubbock, Texas.
At White Sands National Park in southern New Mexico.
The iconic Niagara Falls, view from the American side.
This photo is taken in Boston, Massachusetts
The Maid of the Mist boat tour, which operates from the American side. Taken a group photo at Niagara falls.
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