Now it's time to say "good-bye"...

Well... maybe "It's time to go on hiatus" is a better choice of words.

It's been a while since I've written an entry on this blog because I've not been able to find too much "Middle East" stuff in my life. I'm no longer working for the non-profit in the Middle East and, therefore, haven't had that much to say about the region. So, that said, I'll be going on hiatus for a while.

In the meantime, you can keep up with my whereabouts and adventures on my two other blogs: http://www.newyorkhotflashes.com (there's a Middle East related post on that one: "A Night at the Theater") and http://www.bittenbyazebraphotography.com . So, for now -- it's "Up, up & away!"

Cheers!

Bob (no longer in the Middle East)

P.S. The photo is from a balloon festival that I attended on Long Island this past weekend (more are on my photo blog).

Kenny Chesney in the Middle of the East Side of N.Y.C.

Okay... I'm stretching it but... Kenny Chesney performed on The Today Show in concert on Friday, June 13 in the Middle of the East Side of New York. You can probably see a better video at The Today Show's official website on nbc.com -- but this is what it looked like from the center of the crowd for the concert.

I shot this on my Olympus camera -- not my camcorder. Next time, I'm bringing my camcorder. If you want a "'good seat" be sure to get there by 5 am. I got there at 5:45 am and this is where I wound up....

Middle East travel update

My trip to Canada has come and gone. Although I didn't post any photos here, you can visit my video blog, www.NewYorkHotFlashes.com , for some interesting video of my activities in Canada, including the celebratory happenings the night that the Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins (before the riot).

Given recent events in Lebanon, I'm not too sure when I'll be heading there next but I shall keep you posted!

Blossoms at night.

In Scott Circle, outside of the Courtyard Marriot on M Street & Rhode Island Avenue.

Tune in later this month when my Middle East travels will take me to Canada! God only knows the adventures that I will have while in Ottowa...

Blossoms reflecting...

...in the tidal basin. 

I took all of the blossom photos at between 6 & 7 pm on Monday, March 31. The skies were overcast and the heavens were drizzling. 

...and more blossoms.

This one provides a nice view of the tidal basin.

...blossoms...

One of the Smithsonian buildings is in the background of this shot.