Virgin Islands Vacation

 I am dreaming of days back in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.  What a wonderful vacation!!  There are a million things to do.  You can bask in the sun, on one of the beautiful secluded beaches.  Splash around in the crystal blue ocean or sip a tropical drink as you lounge and take in the amazing scenery. …

The Historic Hotel Galvez

The Hotel Galvez is located in Galveston, TX.  A very majestic, seaside hotel that is rich in history and beautiful architecture, it first opened its doors in 1911.  Some of the hotels guests include celebrities such as Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Stewart.  American Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B Johnson and Franklin D. Roosevelt stayed here, as well as General Douglas MacArthur. There …

Zilker Botanical Garden – Austin

Zilker Botanical Garden - Austin, TX There are so many things to see and do in Austin, one of the places I really enjoy is Zilker Botanical Garden.  My son and I spent the day there one spring for a class field trip, what fun!  The Gardens are simply beautiful especially in the spring, on 30 acres, they have often …

A Recent Trip To The Seashore

Recently we took a trip to the beach just to explore.  As long as the weather is nice, the winter is a perfect time to go to the beach because it is not crowded. You can see and find all sorts of things. While we were enjoying the nice sunshine and cool winter’s breeze, my …