Tall Ship Nao Santa Maria Visits Baton Rouge
When the tall ship, Nao Santa Maria, came for a call at the Port of Baton Rouge, we went for a visit to the Mississippi River where it was docked. The Nao Santa Maria[…] Continue reading →
Author: Maylee
Ocean Springs, Mississippi Weekend
Several weeks ago, a group of friends and myself rented a home along the Gulf of Mexico shore for a weekend getaway. When we arrived at the tiny ocean resort town of Ocean Springs,[…] Continue reading →
Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade in Baton Rouge
Mardi Gras carnival season is in full swing here in Louisiana. The highlight events of Mardi Gras for the public are elaborate parades organized by secret societies called krewes. The costumed riders on the[…] Continue reading →
Our Visit to Hamburg, Germany
We took a vacation to Germany this past summer and were introduced to the city of Hamburg by our son and his family. It is a fascinating German city. We explored both the old[…] Continue reading →
Crocodile Encounter in Houston, Texas
During the Thanksgiving weekend, we took a day trip to visit the “Crocodile Encounter Refuge” in Arlington, Texas, about half an hour from downtown Houston. We were sure it would be an adventure, otherwise[…] Continue reading →
The North Sea at Cuxhaven, Germany
In August, during a trip to Germany we took a trip to Cuxhaven. It is a tourist town on the the North Sea of Germany. Although it rained when we arrived, the sun eventually[…] Continue reading →
Pierre Part in Cajun Country Louisiana
My travels in recent job assignments sometimes took me to Pierre Part, Louisiana. This small Cajun fishing community is about 60 miles from Baton Rouge. It is close to the swamp of the Achalafaya[…] Continue reading →
Sightseeing in Rochester, New York
On a recent visit to Rochester, New York, we took in several scenic sightseeing spots which made for some nice photo opportunities. Here’s Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes.[…] Continue reading →
Greenwood Plantation in Historic St. Francisville Louisiana
Greenwood Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, is one of the most classic plantation homes around. It dates from the early 1800’s and is built in the Greek Revival style. I’m sure that many years[…] Continue reading →
Big Bend National Park 1964
In 1964 my husband’s family took a trip to Big Bend National Park in western Texas. They traveled in a large auto station wagon– quite stylish for it’s time — and slept in a[…] Continue reading →
