New York City - Pearl on the east coast of USA

 

New York, New York City, Newark: I had whole lot of confusion before entering United States about these three terminologies. New York is the state on its own, New York City is a city in New York State and Newark is a city on the other side of the Manhattan in Jersey side. Since I was located in New Jersey, I had a chance to explore this wonderful city in United States in a leisurely way during the weekends with my family.

I had a great chance to experience the cruise ride on Hudson River during our annual meet with our customers. It took us to all important spots like the statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the panoramic view of the Manhattan, the skyscrapers etc. It was certainly one of the great dinner experiences which I have ever had. I would strongly recommend the visitors of New York to take a cruise ride in the evening.

Central park is one of the predominant spot which most of the visitors hang in out. Located in the heart of the city of New York, definitely one needs a complete day to explore the beauty of Central park. Liberty Park is yet another park on the jersey side which gives awesome view of the Manhattan and partial view of the statue of Liberty on a sunny day. Times Square in 42^nd street is one spot which every tourist would like to be. Honestly, it was over hyped to the core with big big buildings in a congested environment and mere lighting of these buildings.

Walking from 42^nd to 33^rd street is definitely awesome experience. This walk gives the total picture of New York. One should never the miss the food in Saravana Bhavan in the New York City. The food here was delicious compared to other Saravana Bhavan. New Port in Jersey side is definitely worth mentioning. It’s more calm and serene when compared to Manhattan and the view from New Port of the Manhattan is definitely stunning. Walking on the Brooklyn Bridge on a sun set is something one shouldn’t miss out and I heard Brooklyn Park is so nice during spring time.

Driving to John F Kennedy international airport was certainly a big adventure when one drives from New Jersey. Driving through great Washington Bridge is a nice experience. After experiencing European transportation system, I should admit the transportation in New York City is in medieval times. Still I have to explore to reach the top of Empire State building and The Rock on a sunny day and many more things left in this block buster city.

Over all New York is a must see city on the east coast of USA. So when are you going to visit me soon in New York and grab a beer :P

Cheers,

Sathish Kumar S

Sri Venkateswara Temple, Bridgewater, NJ

Sri Ventakeswara Temple located in Bridgewater, New Jersey is definitely a great place to be on an auspicious day. The temple symbolizes the numerous Indian diasporas settled in and around New Jersey. Built on a very spacious locality, the deity of Lord Venkateswara is absolutely stunning. Had a chance to go to this temple with my buddies Praveen, Kamlesh and his fiancée on Tamil New year’s day. Not to forget the delicious prasadham offered in this temple.

Cheers,
Sathish Kumar S

Bushkill, Niagara of Pennsylvania!!

Bushkill Falls is a series of eight waterfalls, located in Northeast Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains in the USA. Beginning at the headwaters of Bushkill Creek, the water descends the mountain, toward the Delaware River, forming Bushkill Falls. Bushkill Falls is often called the "Niagara Falls of Pennsylvania. It’s around hour and a half drive from Morris Plains.  Had a great chance to visit this waterfall with my family. There are various paths one can take to explore the waterfalls and if you are a trekking fan, it’s indeed a great place to be. Probably a better place to be during fall as one can see the picturesque view of the leaves in yellow with the waterfall.

Cheers,
Sathish Kumar S

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania, the second largest city on the East Coast of the United States, and the fifth-most-populous city in the United States. Philadelphia was one of the nation's capitals during the Revolutionary War, and the city served as the temporary U.S. capital while Washington, D.C., was under construction. Had a great chance to explore this city when I was on business trip to Mc Niel in Fort Washington. The funny incident was when I was almost near the customer site, I got a mail stating they don't require my support. Who cares! Took the time to explore Philadelphia spontaneously. Liberty bell, City hall and Independence hall are the places worth enough to visit. It’s around two hours’ drive by car from Morris Plains. Certainly a place to be for a weekend.

Cheers,

Sathish Kumar S

Boston, City of Universities

Recently I had a chance to travel to Boston on a business trip. When one says Boston, two things which come to our mind are Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The city runs totally with University and its students with numerous restaurants, bars and nice panoramic view of the city across the bridge with Charles River piercing through the city. Thanks to Genzyme for giving me this opportunity to explore Boston. I had a great chance to meet my college mate Rajesh and his wife after eight years who was doing his Ph.D. in Harvard.  Definitely a trip to remember in many aspects.

Cheers,

Sathish Kumar S