Entries in nature (37)

Thursday
Dec222011

Montauk Point

One of our favorite activities from last weekend was driving east through the village of Montauk and exploring Montauk Point. Even on a cold, windy day, we loved the charm of the town and views at the point...

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Tuesday
Dec202011

East Hampton Escape

Windmilll in East Hampton

We had a fabulous weekend escape to East Hampton! It was my first time visiting the area during the off-season (and I haven't been to the Hamptons in many years.) But we're now official fans...

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Thursday
Nov102011

Two Days, Two Parks

So it might've been snowing on Halloween, but this week Autumn was back in the air! We went to two parks – Central and Riverside – on two different days to soak up the beautiful weather....

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Wednesday
Oct262011

Hotel Review: Anse Chastanet

As mentioned in my post yesterday, we stayed at two different resorts during our St. Lucia vacation. After our time in Castries (the capital), we took a taxi down the island to the fishing village of Soufriere, a beautiful place with the dramatic backdrop of the Pitons. While in Soufriere, we stayed at the luxurious Anse Chastanet resort (perhaps you recognize their sister site, the mind-blowingly beautiful Jade Mountain?). Here's a bit about our experience...

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Friday
Oct212011

St. Lucia's Rainforest

Ziplining in St. Lucia was off the agenda this time (obviously), but we took an aerial tram tour and enjoyed a forest floor hike to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the rainforest....

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Tuesday
Oct112011

Views from a Drive

The hour and a half drive from Castries to Soufriere, St. Lucia...

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Friday
Oct072011

Black Sand Beaches

Due to St. Lucia's volcanic history, some of the beaches have dramatic black sand....

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Friday
Sep232011

Ringling Museum 

The Ringling Museum of Art is located in Sarasota, Florida, on about 20 acres of waterfront property purchased by the circus giant himself back in 1911. This multi-facility museum highlights works of fine art, a historic mansion, circus paraphernalia, and a theater.

Truthfully, I never knew this place existed until I read my friend Katy's blog post on her visit about a month ago. She sold me on a visit with all her photos of the dwarf garden. So on a beautiful afternoon last weekend, I went to the museum with my parents to explore the grounds and exhibits...

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Monday
Sep192011

So Long, Florida!

 

 

Turns out my three-week trip to Florida was more like 3.5 weeks......

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Friday
Sep162011

Views from a Beach

Pass-a-Grille Beach, St. Petersburg...

 

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