After our dinner at the Gypsy Tea Room, we drove to the top of Signal Hill. St. John’s, Newfoundland, is on a natural harbor–a deep arm of ocean that cuts into the island. The part of this arm that joins the harbor to the ocean is called “The Narrows” and is surrounded by [...]
After spending nearly all of our first day driving around St. John’s (Newfoundland) looking unsuccessfully for an open clothing store, our hosts at Everton House recommended a restaurant called the Gypsy Tea Room. No, it’s not a tea room per se–it’s a hip classy restaurant. So we donned our new “Everton House” shirts [...]
I’ll never forget the airplane’s approach to St. John’s. We came in from the ocean. It was night, and the light of the full moon reflected off the ocean. The dark rocky hills that rose up from the ocean and the city lights made for a dramatic scene. We arrived safely, [...]
We stayed at The Lodge at Sonoma on our honeymoon. We had one of the cabins which were surrounded by various roses. This was one of the roses right outside our room.
~Michelle, posting from WI
Paul and I went on a road trip this weekend to buy a meat smoker. It is a Bradley Digital Meat Smoker and with relative ease we assembled it. Though I will have to admit, the troubleshooting guide in the manual does need quite a bit of work. All and all it [...]
When I travel, I enjoy finding a local chocolate store. While in Sonoma, CA Paul and I found a small shop called the Chocolate Cow and is located on east side of the Sonoma Square. They have various types of ice cream and a great selection of chocolates and novelty candy. The [...]
Leo and I recently returned from a trip to Newfoundland. I’ve been wanting to visit Newfoundland for at least 10 years now, and when I suggested it to Leo she was all for it. It is an island north and mostly east of Maine, containing the easternmost points of North America. It [...]
Leaving the Sonoma Vistor’s Center, Paul and I noticed these big lawn chairs on either side of the road. In order to give an idea of how big these chairs are, you have to look closely in the background you will notice a tan house which is actually a TWO story house.
Of course they [...]