Evie and I have been in PA for the weekend. The next two days we will be repacking and getting ready for our mini-vacation. We head direct to the airport on Wednesday. Wednesday evening Evie and I fly to New Orleans from where we will travel to Baton Rouge to see Josh for the weekend.
Before heading to Baton Rouge we will be staying at a old elegant hotel, the St Louis, in French District of New Orleans. http://www.stlouishotel.com/photogallery.html
Thursday afternoon we will drive to Baton Rouge to take Josh out for dinner...the pep band is playing for Friday's volleyball game so we will take him to dinner to a nice restaurant Thursday evening before driving back to New Orleans, about an hour's drive.
Friday we move to Baton Rouge to take in the tailgate atmosphere and the game Saturday night. I am looking forward to hearing the LSU band. We return to Washington Sunday night around 9 and 7 AM Monday I am back to the same airport to fly to Atlanta.
Reflective Wanderings - Reflections on various topics that arise out of my personal, life and professional experiences. There are also are some family related news, travels and pictures.
Showing posts with label vacation 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vacation 2009. Show all posts
Monday, October 26, 2009
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Lighthouses of the Outerbanks
The Outer Banks of North Carolina are known for the their beaches and lighthouses. The first picture is the Hatteras Lighthouse on Hatteras Island. We climbed up the interior...268 steps.
Evie on top of the Hatteras Lighthouse and the beaches to the south. Below is a look at the town of Hatteras to the north.
The last time we visited, the lighthouse was being moved on a crawler from its original position due to the beach being eroded. Below are two pictures, the first shows the track the lighthouse followed and the second the site (you can still see the old stone foundation on the edge of the beach).
Below is Bodie Island Lighthouse which is to the north of Hatteras Island.
Evie on top of the Hatteras Lighthouse and the beaches to the south. Below is a look at the town of Hatteras to the north.
The last time we visited, the lighthouse was being moved on a crawler from its original position due to the beach being eroded. Below are two pictures, the first shows the track the lighthouse followed and the second the site (you can still see the old stone foundation on the edge of the beach).
Below is Bodie Island Lighthouse which is to the north of Hatteras Island.
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Last of Pictures From Charleston SC
On the eve of heading out for a week's vacation on the Outer Banks I am posting the last pictures from Charleston SC. The following are from the Battery, an area with large homes for those of significant means.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Charleston
Below are some pictures taken during our July visit to Charleston SC. I enjoyed the visit and walking around the historic old town. It is well worth the visit, and staying in the heart of the historic district for a few days is well worth it as it allows you the opportunity to explore the town at your our pace at various times throughout the day. Next visit, now that I know the area somewhat and what to look for, I would like to find one of the bed and breakfasts that are in one of the old homes.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
College of Charleston
Evie noted in her blog the College of Charleston. It is a beautiful campus. Though most of the classroom buildings go back over two hundred years, there are a few like the first picture that are of a more recent vintage.
A number of the old houses are now faculty office buildings. A few are designated for student housing.
Admissions to the college is one of the more competitive colleges in the country.
Below is the Admissions Building. As you can see the campus is well shaded by grand trees....it has to be due the heat from May through to October.
This above building is also found on Evie's blog. It is an adminstrative building and was used in the filming of the Patriot. Below the exterior pictures are pictures of the auditorium and its vintige 1700s and 1800s furniture.
A number of the old houses are now faculty office buildings. A few are designated for student housing.
Admissions to the college is one of the more competitive colleges in the country.
Below is the Admissions Building. As you can see the campus is well shaded by grand trees....it has to be due the heat from May through to October.
This above building is also found on Evie's blog. It is an adminstrative building and was used in the filming of the Patriot. Below the exterior pictures are pictures of the auditorium and its vintige 1700s and 1800s furniture.
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