Author: MikeDiazTheFirst

Mike was born in Queen, New York to a blue collar family. An avid self educator, artist, and traveler he’s traveled around the globe three times while immersing himself in the culture of 48 different countries and counting.  Read about his journeys and musings here.
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Day 23

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria We woke up, showered and headed down the road for breakfast. Last night during checking they told us the place just across the way had great breakfast. We had to run from the building because of all of the mosquitos laying in wait all…

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Day 22

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria We went to sleep knowing there was little options. No food in town till at least 8, then once on the road the towns and cities are becoming fewer and further between. We left early knowing we have to stop for breakfast and could…

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Day 21

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria We woke up and walked back to Route 28. The one good thing about getting lost yesterday was as we came out of the wrong direction, we commented on how at least we would have been able to get breakfast even if we missed…

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Day 20

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria We got up early and hit the hotel breakfast as soon as it opened. It was nice to have breakfast right inside the hotel. Waffles and the mixing of all different travelers.  Later we discussed how Jerry ended up paying more attention to a…

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Day 19

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria We got up early knowing we had to go across the street for breakfast and with the detour we had two options, 50 miles to just over the Wisconsin border or go another 30 past that to the next town with anything in it….

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Day 18

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria We thought ahead looking at the situation we were in for dinner and also ordered some extra food for breakfast when we got dinner. It was a nice start to the day. We made coffee in the room machine, watched a little news and…

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Day 17

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria Our hotel was pretty no frills. It worked well, close to our route, cheap and nice enough, but no breakfast. I really hope I don’t just sound like I’m complaining all the time. I really don’t mean to but if I’m going to talk…

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Day 16

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria We woke up early and went across the street for breakfast. When we sat down I was faced with a picture that immediately let me know today would be a better day then yesterday.  After breakfast, back to the room to finish getting ready…

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Day 15

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria We woke up and headed next door for breakfast. I actually think the ‘great pizza’ place our well informed friend recommend actually had a better breakfast then dinner. We finished getting ready and headed back to America.  A few short miles and we were…

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Day 14

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria Our room was nice, a suite in fact, with a shared living room and two small bed rooms. Since the restaurant closed so soon after we arrived we took our meal to our room. In the morning we headed over for breakfast only to…

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