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Providence in Nashville
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Last week Gene, Jessica(our granddaughter) and I went to Nashville. Jessica and I were attending the Lifework 2.0 Seminar on Thursday. Gene was able to find an old high school friend that everyone said they couldn’t find in Franklin. Thursday night we went to downtown Nashville for dinner and a little karaoke. Now we didn’t know anything about any of the bars in downtown. Jessica got on her iphone and read the reviews and chose Lonnie’s Western Room.
Last Day in Vancouver – Aug 09
Friday, September 4th, 2009
There was a really slow start to Friday morning. The day on Grouse Mountain had taken its toll on my body. But there are still things to see and do and they include lunch and shopping on Granville Island. Granville Island was once an industrial manufacturing area, but is now a major tourist destination, providing amenities such as a public market, a large marina, a hotel, the Emily Carr University of Art and Design (named in honor of the artist), various theaters including the Arts Club Theatre Company and Carousel Theatre, and various shopping areas clustered around the one industrial outpost remaining, a cement plant.
Grouse Mountain – Vancouver, Aug 09
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
I do not like suspension bridges. Never have, don’t think I ever will. However, this is part of the deal if you are going to “do” Grouse Mountain. Sometimes you just have to “suck it up” so you don’t miss life. We decided to do a 6 hour tour for Grouse Mountain which included a Capilano Salmon Hatchery, The Skyride, other entertainment and a ride back to Vancouver on the SeaBus.
Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition – Aug 09
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
While browsing through the tourist sites for Vancouver I happened upon the Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition. Now motorcycles are not my thing but I am not the only person on this vacation. My husband Gene has been riding motorcycles since he was 14 years old. He loves the history of motorcycles. The current exhibition is focused on the rise and fall of the British motorcycle industry.
Victoria, B.C. to Vancouver, B.C. – Aug 09
Monday, August 31st, 2009
While in Victoria we watched the Seaplanes coming and going. We had taken a tour in one several years ago in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This just seemed like the smart way to get back to Vancouver. Let’s see, 35 minutes by air, 3-4 hours by bus and ferry. A no brainer.
Victoria, BC – Day 2 – Aug 09
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
This day was all about Butchart Gardens. Gene and I rented a car for the day and drove out the the gardens. It was a beautiful, clear day with temps in the mid 60s to low 70s. We spent several hours taking in the sights, sounds and fragrances of the gardens. The best description I can offer is in the pictures.
On our way back into town we stopped at Craigdarroch Castle. There are a few pictures at the end of our photos. The Castle is undergoing renovation so it was difficult to get really good photos.
It was a perfect day for “The Glamour of the Road”.
Victoria, BC – Day 1 – Aug 09
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Yesterday was a really long travel day. Once we arrived in Vancouver, we took a bus to the ferry for an 1 1/2 hour ride and then the bus continued on into Victoria. The ferry ride was great. This entire area of the northwest is just incredible. It was late afternoon, clear and sunny and just wonderful.
St. Petersburg, FL – I-CAN July 2009
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
Each year, Gene and I trek to wherever the I-CAN meeting of amazing kids is being held. This year it was in St. Petersburg, FL. It was hot and muggy during the day, but the bay breezes in the evening made eating on the patio of the restaurants along the bay very enjoyable. St. Pete as the locals call it is what I consider the right-size city. The locals know each other, there are neat and interesting things to do and it is close enough to the big city if you need an airport or something you can’t get locally. St. Pete is rich in the arts. Among other things It is home to the Salvador Dali Museum, which we have previously visited and it is amazing.
Exotic Travel
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Yesterday, just for grins because it was my birthday, I read my horoscope. See Leo. The “Visit exotic location this week” made me laugh out loud. My planned business trip this week is to Hobbs, NM.
I lived in Hobbs in 1968 and left in January 1969. I did not return for 38 years. That should give you a clue about my desire to visit. I have been back a few times in the past few years. First for my uncle’s funeral and this is my second visit for business.
Not much has changed. The town is a bit larger, but it is still flat, no trees and when the wind blows so does dirt. They must have had rain recently as the weeds on the sides of the roads are green.
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Sunday, July 19th, 2009
Gene and I planned to visit here a few years ago and spend the weekend on Sanibel Island. Well there was the small matter of a hurricane named Charley. When we found out where the I-CAN meeting was going to be this year, we included an extra day in our plan so that we could hopefully accomplish this visit. I am so glad we did.
A visit to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates is truly special. These two men are icons of American business. Some interesting facts:
- Ford worked for Edison before he began manufacturing automobiles.
- Edison searched the world for plants to bring to the estates.
- Edison, Ford and Harvey Firestone sought out plants that contained latex for the manufacture of rubber.
- The Banyan Tree shown in the picture above, is now over an acre in diameter, and it is understood to be the second largest in the world.
If you have the chance you should take a 1/2 day and visit. You might want to choose a bit cooler weather, but come early in the day. The crowds get heavier as the day goes on, even in the hot weather. This is one those destinations I seek out in traveling “The Glamour of the Road”. Enjoy our pictures.
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