Reading and Roaming
My younger sister and her husband spent much of this past week with us. Visiting from North Carolina, they were happy to trade bone-chilling temperatures for sunshine, warmth, and even time at the swimming pool. We focused several of our outings on Bradenton and the surrounding area. THE BISHOP MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURE A and P …
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RETURN TO MANHATTAN Manhattan in late May was quite lively; Manhattan in October is brimming with energy. Yes, there are a sad number of empty storefronts, but people are out and about and bustling here and there. Outdoor dining structures remain popular while many restaurants seem to have been re-discovered. Having to show proof of Covid vaccination to …
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FINGER LAKES We spent Memorial Day weekend in Skaneateles, NY, a charming village on the northern edge of Skaneateles Lake. We were there for my niece’s outdoor wedding at Frog Pond. Skaneateles is one of the eleven Finger Lakes in central New York State. These glacier-created lakes are long and skinny, deep, and cold. Sixteen miles in length and ranging …
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A visit to Selby Gardens was a restorative and the TV program, Islands of Wonder: Madagascar, both stunning and memorable since I spent 3 weeks there in 2009.
