Cape Cod, Massachusetts
One of my favorite vacations was in August, 2022, with a wonderful two-day trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It was a new place to visit and we enjoyed the beautiful ocean and cool, crisp[…] Continue reading →
Topic: Notable Travels
A Chance Encounter with Queen Elizabeth II
While rummaging thru my computer for a photo to illustrate another blog post, I stumbled upon these long forgotten photos of Queen Elizabeth II and her royal procession taken by a family member in[…] Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Apple Picking in Upstate New York
On a visit to upstate New York in October we decided to go apple picking. We set out in the morning through rural New York and arrived at “The Apple Farm” in Victor, New[…] Continue reading →
Snavely Family Farm in Waterloo, Iowa
We planned our 4-year cousin’s reunion for Orange Township, Iowa, just outside of Waterloo. This is where our great-grandparents settled when they moved from Pennsylvania in the 1800’s. Our grandparents and parents grew up[…] Continue reading →
