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The Seychelles’ Curieuse Island is basically uninhabited. We come ashore on the Baie Laraie, where the beach is framed by giant granite outcroppings. This area of the island houses the ranger station, which is surrounded Read More …
Anse Lazio is located along a rocky point on the island of Praslin in the Seychelles. It is often identified as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are a number of Read More …
We awake to a glorious sunny morning in Saint Anne’s Marine Park. There is both wind and sun – perfect for sailing among beautiful islands! Next post: Ashore on Anse Lazio More Seychelles posts
Fall is the perfect time for a little drive into the country to enjoy the leave’s final brilliant show. Of course, if you are in the Twin Cities area, you don’t need to head out Read More …
The Dari-ette closed. An unexpected luncheon date at work this summer brought me to the Dari-ette in Saint Paul’s Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood. This is truly a Wayback Machine experience. I’m sure there were places like Read More …
If you are heading west out of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota) on Interstate 94, make a stop at the Clearwater Travel Plaza. While it may look like just another overgrown highway Read More …
I love the Minnesota State Fair at any time of day, but I’m particularly fond of the Midway at night. What a fabulous, surreal end to summer! The Minnesota State Fair closes out the summer Read More …
I’ve been traveling this week, spending time with friends around Cape Cod and in the Boston area in Massachusetts. While you wait for the full story to be posted, here is a hint of what Read More …
Provincetown is at the very end of the Cape. It is an out-of-the-way place that has long attracted a mix of artists, loners, and outsiders of various sorts. That history gives it a racy, artsy Read More …
Most of the sandy spit on which Provincetown is located is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore This area, known as the Province Lands, is characterized (today) by long sandy beaches and large, sparsely Read More …