In the morning of All Saints Day of 1 September 1755 a seaside village in Portugal was suddenly destroyed. The Great Lisbon Earthquake hit at 9:40am and subsequent fires and a Tsumani brought Lisbon to its knees and was considered one of the deadliest earthquakes in history. Fortune […]
Shunning modern conveniences, the Amish are able to move around the countryside while being environmentally friendly. Whether it is walking from the shoe store Or biking home from work The Amish are perfectly accustomed to being gas independent. Using Mule teams to drive heavy farm equipment, huge fields […]
It is the harvest season in Amish Country in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Enjoying a rainy day with a dear friend, a short visit through the rich farmland and the large homesteads impressed me as to how hardworking the Amish are. The Amish Church originated in Switzerland in 1693, […]
There’s a place in the countryside of Portugal on the outskirts of Lisbon where one can go to learn the art of classical Dressage. Morgado Lusitano is located at Quinta de Portela, an elegant country estate built in 1775 and established as an equestrian center in 2005. Built […]
Autumn is a time of transition. Not only for the trees but also for many birds and the miraculous Monarch Butterfly. Last Friday while cruising on the Magothy River that feeds into the Chesapeake Bay, little of spots of orange caught my eye. These little bits of color […]
There is some method to my madness when I began my blog “Hoof Beats and Foot Prints.” I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to wonderful places and have some unique adventures. I had an Aunt that whenever I would visit, I would share her photos […]
On the outskirts of Carmona, Spain is the Carmona Archaeological Complex that consists of pre-Roman, and Roman ruins. In the bright Andalusian sun, the ruins of a Roman amphitheater first attracted our attention. As large as a baseball field, looking at the remains made me wonder what type of theater […]
Midday in the bright Andalusian sun, the tradition of siesta time is still thriving. Taking a break from our Epona Equestrian holiday, we drove into Carmona for an authentic Spanish tapas style lunch. As being typical American tourists, the thought of towns having quiet time between 2:00 p.m. […]
In the countryside outside of Seville, Spain lies a beautiful hacienda meticulously restored to its original grandeur and is host to the art of dressage. With its roots set in the 1600’s, this hacienda known as “Los Nietos” hosted the writer Don Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra in 1590 […]
The greens and grays of Acadia National Park envelope you in the serenity and solitude that only nature can offer the human spirit. Intertwined between the rocks, hills, and trees is a network of expertly built carriage roads by consummate horseman and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Following […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 