In 2001, I came to the USA as a graduate student majoring in biochemistry and became a naturalized citizen in 2010. Since it has been ten years after I became a citizen, we went to Mount Rushmore to show our respect to this great nation and beautiful land of freedom. In the Avenue of Flags, Mount Rushmore in the background, the 56 flags represent the … Continue reading South Dakota

We have been to Yellowstone National Park twice. One time several summers ago and recently was September of this year. I throughly enjoyed the fall season of Yellowstone. The geysers were very beautiful at lower temperature. We saw many elk due to their mating season. Hiking was also enjoyable since it is not so hot during this time of the year. There were still many … Continue reading Yellowstone in the Fall Season

The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (Saint Louis Cathedral) was completed on 1914. The cathedral was named for St Louis. It was designated as a Cathedral Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1997, and Pope John II made the historic visit in 1999. The church is known for its mosaics, one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere and the addition of an outdoor … Continue reading Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis

We went to Hawaii in 2016. It was a incredible and wonderful trip. The USS Arizona Memorial, located within Pearl Harbor, is a must-see and emotional place to visit in Hawaii. The tour include a movie about the Pearl Harbor attack, a museum and a boat ride to the Arizona Memorial. On December 7, 1941, Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service surprise attacked the Pearl Harbor … Continue reading USS Arizona Memorial

Katy trail was a former Missouri – Kansas – Texas railroad, 240 miles (390 km), between Machens and Clinton at Missouri. It offers opportunities for cycling, walking and running. Passing through some of Missouri’s most scenic areas, Katy trail is a place to enjoy the beautiful nature with Missouri River. In 2008, Katy Trail was added to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame, and is … Continue reading Katy Trail – The Longest Rails-to-Trails in USA