In a previous post about our visit to Biltmore Houe to view the decorations, I mentioned that there was a definite theme. I don’t know if they adopt a motif every year, but this year there was a notable trend … Continue reading →
Late last week, my husband and I drove to the Asheville area to visit his sister and see the Christmas display at Biltmore House. We’ve been there before, several times, in fact, but this is the first time we’ve visited … Continue reading →
Our final day in Boston was the Monday after the wedding. We’d already done some major touristy stuff and were ready for a change. Plus, it was cold, windy, and raining – not a good day for outdoor activities. I … Continue reading →
We stayed at the Hilton Hotel Park Plaza for the weekend. We chose it for its proximity to the restaurant where the wedding celebration would be held, but it was also conveniently located within easy walking distance of the Boston … Continue reading →
I’m no stranger to the city of Boston. My family lived in the town of West Acton, on the outskirts of the city for several years while I was in high school, and several members of my family have settled … Continue reading →
The fifth and final part of the vacation report. Day 9 (Tuesday): This would be our last full day in Hythe, but after the major outing the previous day, we all needed a lower key day. The children badly wanted … Continue reading →
Day 8 (Monday): Our next major excursion was a trip to Leeds Castle. Steph’s parents joined us for the adventure, which helped sort out the problem of getting everyone there by car. It’s only about a 20 minute drive from … Continue reading →
Day 6 (Saturday): Got off to a lazy start. About mid-morning we walked into Hythe from the hotel, where we met Joe, Steph, and the children. We spent some time shopping, poking around in the many charity shops, bookshops, and … Continue reading →
Warning: Part 2 of our vacation saga is a bit long and contains a few side excursions on my part into theatrical review and international commerce. Day 4: Our first major adventure. We all took the train into Canterbury for … Continue reading →
It’s been too long since my last post. Some of that is due to our travels in August to visit our son Joe, his wife Steph, and their two children, Freya, 11, and James, 9, in the town of Hythe, … Continue reading →