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Month: October 2024

Maine

Maine

Maine’s landscape is best known for its jagged, rocky Atlantic coastline (all 3,478 miles of it, including 4,000 islands), mountains, forests (90% coverage) and picturesque waterways. It is celebrated for its wild blueberries and excellent seafood, especially lobster and clams. We experienced all of it when we visited Deer Isle, south of Acadia National Park. Our nephew, Jeff, lives at the southern end of Stonington with his family, having moved there at the start of Covid, buying a 100-yr old house, sight unseen…brave souls!…

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Heading Home – Massachusetts to Ohio

Heading Home – Massachusetts to Ohio

Boston was a terrific stopover for 3 days and worth so much more time. It’s rich in history, culture, and educational institutions. From the JFK Library and Museum, to Boston Common, to Concord and Lexington we try to absorb it all but only touched the surface. Across Massachusetts via Hwy 2, a Blue Highway that we always enjoy. In Albany we have the pleasure of staying with my step-sister/cousin Pat and her spouse, Marion. They always show us a good…

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West of the Mississippi

West of the Mississippi

Once we left Columbus we were bound for St. Louis, my birthplace. Based on my cousin, Geri’s recommendation, we were staying at 21C Museum Hotel in downtown. Boutique hotel meets contemporary art museum, it is an uber-cool concept, a re-imagined YMCA with a gymnasium that now serves as gallery space. We spent an hour after checking in roaming several floors which included the art deco indoor pool from a century ago. Being back in St Louis was wonderful! The city…

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