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NYC erects statue honoring WWII VJ Day kiss

Actual 1945 photo and 2010 statue

If you’ll be in New York City, join in on the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II. While many activities marked the victory during August, WWII officially ended on September 2, 1945.

The city’s famous focal point, Times Square, now features a giant 26-foot statue created by sculptor Seward Johnson, based on a Life photographer’s famous sailor-nurse kissing scene photo on what was called VJ Day, marking Japan's surrender. You can’t miss it if you’ll be near 44th Street and Broadway.

In mid-August, the city put on its annual Kiss-In on Times Square, and thousands of kissing couples showed up by the statue to imitate the historic moment. The participants ranged from young GIs just back from Iraq and Afghanistan, all the way back to WWII veterans who were actually there on the Square celebrating on that joyful day.

Las Vegas NV: Biking Around Scenic Sin City

Beyond the lush resorts, buffets and casinos, Las Vegas also offers scenic bike trails, including downtown, the suburbs, nearby Mount Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, the shores of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam.

The first reaction about local bike trails from the typical Vegas visitor could be: who takes time from gambling to ride bikes in Sin City? Admittedly, it's difficult to envision gamblers getting up early in the morning to ride their Schwinns through the traffic-choked, high-rise Las Vegas Strip.

Seniors Versus Raw Food Can Be Losing Battle

The Hawaiian capital city of Honolulu recently closed down a group of city restaurants specializing in serving sushi and other raw foods. The ban was the result of a serious outbreak of more than 160 local hepatitis cases, with most of them attributed to uncooked seafood.

That should be a warning for travelers, especially seniors, to be careful of dining on the potentially dangerous foods. Be very careful of what you order in restaurants, and even more aware of the potentially higher dangers of eating raw from street stalls.

Rome, Italy, Trevi Fountain: Romantic Wishing Spot For Senior Lovers

When your travels take you to the beautiful capital city of Italy, be sure you pause at this historic location. The tradition is to face away, then toss a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain. At the same time, make a wish for whatever your traveling senior heart or other vital organ desires.

First-time Senior Visit To St. Petersburg, Russia

Guest Senior Correspondent LLMacB, Seattle WA: When today’s seasoned citizens were young, the Soviet Union was our enemy. Almost daily, it threatened to blow us all to hell with atom bombs, unless of course, we wiped them out first.

We who did wartime duty in Korea and/or Vietnam in the 50s, 60s and 70s, often faced Russian weapons. They were used to shoot at our planes, ships and GIs. In those Cold War times, not many of us had any wish to peacefully visit Russia.