After a two day journey driving from the hottest summer on record in Maryland we arrived to the balmy breezes and cool nights of Maine. A picture perfect afternoon greeted us and enjoying a Lobster lunch in Bar Harbor we settled quickly into vacation mode. This week will […]
One can never get enough of flowers. Flowers here, Flowers there, Flowers everywhere. Beautiful flowers in pots, lovingly cultivated by first hand crafting a ceramic pot with clay from the Andes. Bright pink Bouganvilla hanging along the walls that Quechua owners planted for decoration. Gives a florescent dash […]
Paris, the town of romance and excitement, the city of lights. While wandering along the Seine River towards Notre Dame, the scent of fresh-baked bread filled the air. It was a leisurely Sunday morning in May and unknown to us, the annual Bread Festival or “Pain Fete” was […]
It is such a humbling honor to know that my blog Hoofbeats and Footprints was fresh-pressed on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. It was indeed a whirlwind day with many kind comments and numerous likes on the post of Pisac. When writing a blog, we have our own motivations […]
My favorite time of year to visit the Sacred Valley region in Peru is early May. Just after the rainy season has ended, the sacred valley is green and vibrant with colors throughout. For a brief period one can enjoy the bright green valley before the dry and […]
Nestled in the Sacred Valley is the ancient town of Pisac. Pisac is a favorite stop among international visitors with a vibrant market filled with textiles and other Peruvian goods for purchase. Taking the back road out of town, high on the mountain range stands the Inca ruins […]
Staying on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island last summer, I anxiously awaited fog to set in. Days went by with fair and beautiful weather while dreams of fog in Bass Harbor danced through my head at night. Finally one lazy afternoon the weather quickly changed and […]
In a country that is so young, it’s hard to imagine that the United States could be filled with castles. There was a time in the late 1800’s through the early 1900’s where opportunity was boundless and many were able to fulfill their American dream. The construction of […]
In just another week I’ll be heading north to Maine to supposedly escape the high summer heat of Maryland. Although I may be a few weeks late as the weather is already starting to cool at home, I’m looking forward to our trip. Our first stop along the […]
Walking the small and intimate harbor of Annapolis gives views of maritime history and current life on the Chesapeake Bay. Boats docked along the harborside lay witness to the multiple boats transiting in and out of “Ego Alley.” Sail and power boats, the ongoing discussion of which is […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 