Which do you prefer? Staying in a hotel or motel? I like the convenience of motels. I like being able to park my car right outside the door but I also like luxury that sometimes comes with hotels. Honestly, my preference totally depends on circumstances. How about you? ... continue reading...
Photo Hunt – Candy
Hershey, Pennsylvania - The Sweetest Place on Earth - One of the many places we stopped to visit on our 2007 road trip from Florida to California was Hershey Pennsylvania. It's a delightful town to visit. The story behind Hershey is quite amazing. Milton S. Hershey was born on a farm in 1857. Because of frequent family moves he only completed the fourth grade. He worked as ... continue reading...
Glass Chandelier
This glass chandelier extends from the lobby to the top floor of the Occidental Miguel Angel Hotel in Madrid, Spain. In this photo, the entire chandelier isn't visible because I took it from the fifth floor looking up to the highest level (which I think is the 12th floor). It was refreshing and very impressive, especially after our horrid experience the day before. ... continue reading...
Yosemite NP and Half Dome or How to give your mom a heart attack!
In 1993 our family went on holiday to Yosemite National Park. My oldest son Brian, hiked up to Half Dome. He was sixteen years old and took risks that should of put me in the nut house many times over. At the time I thought it was a great experience; that he was now part of an elite group of people who had actually hiked Half Dome. I even bought him a ridiculously expensive T-shirt that said, "I ... continue reading...
San Francisco Road Trip – Day 2 – Breakfast
A "Let’s Never Do This Again" Moment! This morning the boys and I walked over to the breakfast room at our hotel. It was a darling little sunroom that over looked the ocean in San Simeon. I sat the babies down at the table in front of the fireplace, each with a sweet roll, while I prepared toast and cereal. While the bread was toasting, I delivered bowls of cheerios swimming in nice cold milk ... continue reading...