Yes, friends, it has been awhile. Transitioning back to Pennsylvania and then a marvelous, wonderful spectacular trip. Too bad one of the souvenirs I brought home was Covid, but at least I caught it doing something fun. But enough of that. Expedition (or adventure) Travel is not a new thing. It has been around since…
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Banff National Park
It has been a wonderful summer not to be in Pennsylvania. Weatherwise anyway. Yes, I miss my friends and unlike last summer when the house was usually full of family, this year it’s been just the two of us. But the compensation has been looking out onto the blue waters and green mountainside here in…
So Here I Am
It’s a beautiful sunny Sunday in Northern Idaho. Currently 59 degrees with an expected high of 65. I am not unhappy avoid the sweltering climes further east. We are frequently asked, so how on earth did you end up with a house in Idaho? It’s a long story with lots of odd sidetracks to explore….
The Gardens at Winterthur – Go, Just Go
I am lucky to live here, especially at this time of year when winter finally yields to spring, flowering trees burst into bloom and bright daffodils break through newly green grass. We have many choices of local spots to bask in the glory of spring, but my favorite is one of the most underappreciated of…
Where are we?
It was a Christmas gift. We were given a date to reserve and told to select two or three items from a list of nearby attractions. The arrangements would be handled from there. The first stop was the castle you see on the featured image. Wow, you may be saying, a trip to Europe? Who…
A Tale of Two Virginia Country Inns
On our recent visit to Virginia, we stayed at two out of the way “country” inns that have well regarded dining experiences. They could not be more different. The Inn at Little Washington is lovely- velvets and fringe, whimsically muraled, fabric draped, high ceilinged glory. You might think you have wandered onto a stage set,…
Explorer Barb 