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HEADING TO WESTPORT, AND DAY-TRIPPING FROM THERE – 15 and 16 October 2013
I am writing this in front of a fire on 17 October in Longford Country House positioned an hour and a half from the Dublin airport. I know how to find B&Bs, and it is too comfortable to go out … Continue reading
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A DAY EXPLORING THE BURREN — 14 October 2013
Let’s see, I left you last looking out the front door of my B&B (CAPPABHAILE HOUSE) looking at weathered limestone. Have I ever told you that I cannot get enough of Ireland?? One day in The Burren is not enough! … Continue reading
BACK IN IRELAND — 12 and 13 October 2013
YES, I am back in Ireland – third trip since I realized in 2011 that it would take five trips to give justice to this beautiful and small country (1/140 the size of the US – about the size of … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VT and LEAVES – 2 October 2013
If I were to ask you, “where is my favorite place?” You had better answer, “Calvin Coolidge’s birthplace, Plymouth Notch, VT.” Driving across southern New York state last Saturday, the color on the leaves on high elevations was wonderful. And … Continue reading
FIVE HOUR TRIP COMPLETED IN TWELVE HOURS – 28 September 2013
Sadly I left the Atheneum Hotel about 12:30 on Friday the 27th, and travelled back roads to Corning and then to Pine City, NY where I stayed at one of the best B&Bs I have stayed in – The Rufus … Continue reading
I LOVE LUCY – JAMESTOWN, NY – 25 September 2013
This is being posted Friday night, 27 September, from from one of the nicest B&Bs I have ever stayed at – The Rufus Tanner House in Pine City, NY – just outside Elmira. Worth the trip. I played hooky Wednesday afternoon, … Continue reading
Posted in 2013-b - CHAUTAUQUA, Uncategorized
Tagged B&B Elmira, Bemis Point, Bemis Pt., Chautauqua, Hotel Lenhart, New York, NY, Pine City, rocking chair, Rufus Tanner House
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A TOWERING EXPERIENCE — ATHENEUM HOTEL – September 2013
Posted Friday, 27 September Remember my excursion climbing up ladders through the attic and cupola to the top of the Town Hall the other day? Are you aware of my interest in architecture and how buildings are put together? … Continue reading
Posted in 2013-b - CHAUTAUQUA
Tagged architecture, Atheneum Hotel, Chautauqua Institution, curiosity, New York
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CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION – Experienced 22-27 September 2013
I had to experience sleeper car train travel. I had to experience a trans-Atlantic crossing. I had to experience Star Island, and now I am experiencing Chautauqua (but in an off-season mode). Church Camp Meeting grounds began in the early … Continue reading
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Tagged Chautauqua, Chautauqua Institution, New York
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“THE REAL BEDFORD FALLS” – TREKKING ACROSS NEW YORK STATE – 21-22 September 2013
On Saturday, 21 September, I pulled out of the drive at about 7:20 AM and headed west. Down I-91, exit 2 and headed west on VT 9 across the state and into New York. FOLIAGE ALERT — I could not … Continue reading
YOU CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN (or whatever) BECAUSE IT IS THERE – 19 Sept 2013
Yes, I debated yesterday, and this morning decided no. Then coming back from the Post Office this afternoon I said, “Ray, if you don’t do it you will regret it.” Now, just don’t tell Cathy I did, I promised her … Continue reading
