October 24 — An absolute must see for anyone within a 100-mile radius of Philadelphia/Wilmington – we’re not joking… these gardens in the Brandywine Valley outside of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, are among the best in the entire world! Started by another du Pont, Pierre Samuel du Pont (1870-1954), Longwood Gardens today spans 1,077 acres which includes a 4-acre Conservatory, …
October 21 — After our weekend in Boston and one final night with Cousin Aleta in Connecticut, we moved back into Charley this morning with plans to drive 200 miles down to southeast Pennsylvania where we are setting our circus down once again – this time for four days west of Philadelphia. For those who …
August 25 – On the recommendation of a couple of people we met three weeks ago, we came up to Ricketts Glen – a state park in northern Pennsylvania. They sold us on the promise of an epic hike that takes you alongside 21 waterfalls – you hike down one creek to where the two …
Three great things have happened to us in the last two weeks that we attribute to letting the day wash over us – a luxury we now have and for which we are extremely grateful. First – On Saturday morning, August 16th, we were just ready to pull out of our campsite when Fred struck …
August 22 — We did something we haven’t had to do in three months – we drove into the big city of Philadelphia and had to deal with traffic! But our time spent in the traffic was worth the reward of visiting yet another famous National Historical Park and seeing, among other things, the most …
August 19 — We spent a nice afternoon here at Valley Forge which is about 20 miles outside of Philadelphia. I’m sure I sound like a broken record because I keep saying this, but it’s true – we were once again impressed with the features, layout, and exhibits in the park. We took in the introductory …
August 19th — At Fred’s insistence, we visited Washington’s Crossing State Park. As it wasn’t on our “National Park Areas” list, I wasn’t too keen on going – I just wanted to get to Valley Forge! – but Fred wanted to see this famed historic site as General George Washington crossed the Delaware River here. I …
It is in the category of “Out of the Ordinary” that this place belongs. We learned about the Haines Shoe House from the CBS News Sunday Morning show, I think it was. As the picture depicts, it’s a house in the shape of a shoe! Well, actually it’s a work boot. We drove by this unique dwelling …
Our new little nephew came into the world back on June 30, and last night we got to meet him! You can call me a biased aunt, but I think he’s the sweetest, most adorable little thing on the planet! Amy & Ray went through all of the steps and the anxiety of adopting this little peanut, …
