Friday, November 16, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Super Storm Sandy
I have a friend in New York who lost her house at Breezy Point when the wrath of Sandy's fury hit the North East coast line in the USA. At the time she was in Dublin, Ireland. Her sister and brother also lived in Breezy Point whose homes suffered from the terrible fire that destroyed so many.
The destruction was war like and it got me thinking along the same lines as those oft asked questions. "What were you doing the day JFK was assasinated?" , "Where were you on 9/11?". Likewise Super Storm Sandy will become another milestone in everyones lives.
The destruction was war like and it got me thinking along the same lines as those oft asked questions. "What were you doing the day JFK was assasinated?" , "Where were you on 9/11?". Likewise Super Storm Sandy will become another milestone in everyones lives.
Time for a Parisian tip - Paris and the Angelina Tea Room
Bonjour Mes Amis !
Paris' favorite department store Galleries LaFayette is celebrating Christmas with Disney window displays and a bigger-than-ever toy boutique.... and while there shoppers of all ages can enjoy an extra-sweet holiday break at Angelina--the city’s most famous tearoom, which has set up shop on the rooftop terrace until December 31.
With Paris glittering in holiday lights below, it’s the perfect spot to sip a delicious specialty hot chocolate!
La plus belle avenue du monde, L'avenue des Champs Elysées dépasse de loin toute la littérature qu’elle a pu engendrer.
This city is just as beautiful in winter as in summer.
Paris' favorite department store Galleries LaFayette is celebrating Christmas with Disney window displays and a bigger-than-ever toy boutique.... and while there shoppers of all ages can enjoy an extra-sweet holiday break at Angelina--the city’s most famous tearoom, which has set up shop on the rooftop terrace until December 31.
With Paris glittering in holiday lights below, it’s the perfect spot to sip a delicious specialty hot chocolate!
La plus belle avenue du monde, L'avenue des Champs Elysées dépasse de loin toute la littérature qu’elle a pu engendrer.
This city is just as beautiful in winter as in summer.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Boone Hall Plantation, Mt Pleasant, SC
In 1743, ninety live oak trees were planted in two rows leading up to the plantation hall. It took 200 years for the trees to touch each other over the driveway and create today's imposing canopy. During this time only two trees died and both as a result of lightening.
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| The slave quarters as seen on the far side of the live oak trees. |
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| A live oak beside the creek. |
Shem Creek, Charleston, SC
Just 3 miles from the marine terminal in Charleston is a great little inn. Shem Creek Inn - http://www.shemcreekinn.com/
Somewhat akin to a glorified deluxe motel set on a sandy base along the creek, this inn has wonderful friendly staff, amazing views, a breakfast nook where you'll interact with fellow travelers, inside corridors, balconies overlooking the creek and free wifi at a price that just can't be beat. Here you can feel the pulse of Charleston's night life and by day absorb the nature and life of this miniature sea port. 
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| Arthur Ravenel Jr bridge seen from the water taxi stop at Shem Creek. |
Sandy's Impact led me to Paula Deen's store.
Sandy was indeed as bad a storm as predicted and then some. There are few who's lives were not affected in any way and our hearts go out to all those whose lives have been devasted in one way or another. For us, power outtages, high winds, hours spent at airports and on the phone finding solutions for all who needed to get home with the threat of snow created a rash reaction to get out of dodge and head south.
Secure in our hamlet of an inn; Shem Creek, just outside Charleston we set up our work base, sorted out clients , helped fellow agents in the northeast, then headed for Savannah, a city we had never been to.
In the center of the city, long lines wrapped around a block that were just not moving. Paula Deen was having a book signing from 2-4pm, we couldn't wait but did make time to stop and see the store and restaurant - there were still other places to see and things to do.... but being there does add a national pride icon to my bucket list to think I've been there even if I didn't taste anything!
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| Paula Deen's store in Savannah |
Sandy was indeed as bad a storm as predicted and then some. There are few who's lives were not affected in any way and our hearts go out to all those whose lives have been devasted in one way or another. For us, power outtages, high winds, hours spent at airports and on the phone finding solutions for all who needed to get home with the threat of snow created a rash reaction to get out of dodge and head south.
Secure in our hamlet of an inn; Shem Creek, just outside Charleston we set up our work base, sorted out clients , helped fellow agents in the northeast, then headed for Savannah, a city we had never been to.
In the center of the city, long lines wrapped around a block that were just not moving. Paula Deen was having a book signing from 2-4pm, we couldn't wait but did make time to stop and see the store and restaurant - there were still other places to see and things to do.... but being there does add a national pride icon to my bucket list to think I've been there even if I didn't taste anything!
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