Fallingwater

Have you been to this organic architectural masterpiece?

GO!

This is one of those places that pictures just cannot capture with any degree of mastery.

You must feel it.

Smell it.

Hear it.

Breath it.

Frank Lloyd Wright was pure creative genius.

And when you go, stay here.

The Summit Inn

Authentic History

Wide comfortable verandas perfect for a little knitting hour, people watching and sunset viewing.

Wonderful Dining and

The most perfect large stone fireplace

ideal for a nightcap with the one you love.

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If you are a lover of art and architecture as I am, visit Artsy.net  
Their Frank Lloyd Wright page is worth exploring!  



Sail Away

My VERY favorite moments aboard ship were the Sail Aways.

The moment leaving each land stop when all peripherals were secure, all passengers accounted for, and all hands on deck at their rigging stations waiting for the Captains signals.

Champagne flowed as we all stood on deck, stretched our necks looking upward in awe of each set of sails as they filled with Mother Nature's breath. 

Cue the epic orchestrated ancient sailing music. 

{scroll fast and watch her come under sail}

On this afternoon, the Captain dispatched the tenders for any of us who wanted to witness the
Sail Away from afar.

I cried.

And as she passed us into the sun,

I cried some more. 

Indeed the journey was just what we needed.
In so many wonderful ways.

Les Saintes

Iles des Saintes

Have you ever heard of them?

Three tiny French governed islands off  the coast of Guadeloupe commonly know as les Saintes.

Quaint, pristine and picturesque. 

Speaking French is as absolute must, so we only visited the town on the main island briefly.

Instead we ventured over to one of the other uninhabited islands where the sports crew from our pirate ship had all the toys and were just waiting for someone to come play.

So we snorkeled and sailed,

and on the advice of the the young crew hiked to the top of the island 

where we found the remnants of Fort Josephine.

Along with amazing scenery,

and a few wild goats.

So fun to go exploring and have the place all to ourselves.

Just an amazing day.

I am not sure what it is about the Crescent City that keeps luring me back.

It's been my favorite long weekend type getaway place for nearly thirty years.

Perhaps it's the music,

or the food,

  or the strolls though the neighborhoods,

beverage in hand.

Perhaps it the spirit and hospitality of the people who call it home.

or perhaps it's just the ability to simply put everything else aside and go.

I will return as always. Again and again.

Hopping Over the Pond

I've been on a little journey.

to Merry old England.

To visit a dear friend. 

Who took many more photos than I.

And told the story so well

right here.

It was a needed and memorable trip.
Full of exploring the gardens and colleges of Cambridge,

Punting on the river,

 With much girl talk and laughter and family getting-to-know-yous,

a festival full of sheep and hounds, clangers and french lemonade, and a bit of fun with the borrowed grandchildren,

A few glasses of wine and some knitting, beautiful walks and antiquing, tea and amazing dinners.

Thank you Sue and Peter and Family.

Thank You.