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United States

Photo Friday: Windmill on Nantucket Island

We certainly did not expect to see any windmills in New England but Tom got this shot of one on Nantucket Island. Pin It

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Beach House Bliss – A Girlfriend Getaway in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Many people, when planning a getaway to the pristine white sands of the beaches bordering the Gulf of Mexico, automatically make their travel plans for Florida. But look over on that map of the United States and you will see that the Gulf runs all the way up into several other states, including Alabama. Many … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Pond with Lily Pads on Block Island

Tom got this shot of a lovely pond on Block Island, Rhode Island on our Blount cruise in New England. Pin It

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New England Girlfriends Getaway

I stepped aboard Blount Small Adventures Grande Caribe cruise ship and heaved a sigh of relief and pleasure. There is nothing quite like cruising for a relaxing girlfriends getaway – no unpacking, no meal planning, no making your own bed, no worries! This particular cruise was visiting several islands in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Lake Habeeb in Maryland

Tom is the photographer; I’m the writer. But occasionally I get a photo that I really like. This is a view of Lake Habeeb in Maryland at the Rocky Gap Casino Resort. Pin It

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Seattle, the Emerald City

Seattle is known as “The Emerald City” because of the lush, dark green coastal rainforests surrounding this urbane wonderland. Perched on an isthmus with Puget Sound on one side and Lake Washington on the other, from the air it’s a green paradise. But the moniker could equally refer to the green, healthy, organic experience you’ll … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Kayakers in Branson

We were pleasantly surprised by how much we liked Branson, Missouri. Tom caught these kayakers on the White River nearby. Pin It

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Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, Newport, Rhode Island

    Our first view of lovely, historic Newport, Rhode Island consisted of trying to see the locale through a dense, wet fog. As we drove over the bridge onto the island, we could catch glimpses of the harbor, the cobblestone streets, the charming shops, and the historic homes. But the weather did not bother … Continue reading »

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Summer in Door County, WI

  Door County is often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest and, now that I have seen it in both winter and summer and have actually visited New England, I am here to tell you that this appellation is quite correct. This is a lovely, lovely place. Our daughter and grandson are … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Flower at Cumberland Falls

We have decided to try to visit more of our local area on our travels and recently spent some time at Cumberland Falls. Tom got this shot of a tiny purple flower. Pin It

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