Category Archives: Travel

Longwood, An Unfinished Dream

Posted on August 7, 2016 by annetbell

An Oriental Villa for Natchez Longwood was designed by Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan for Haller and Julia Nutt, Mississippi natives and members of Natchez’s cotton  planter elite. Construction of the grand, octagonal edifice began in 1860 but was halted in … Continue reading →

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The Gardens of Monmouth Inn

Posted on August 6, 2016 by annetbell

The breathtaking gardens of the Inn merge into 26 acres of land. The summit is tiers of Italian gardens.  It is formal in design, with several fountains for the water element. There is a formal pathway  with private spaces with … Continue reading →

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Monmouth Historic Inn

Posted on August 5, 2016 by annetbell

Monmouth Inn was built in 1818.  Through the passing years this stately home has seen military officers, the sweat and toil of slaves,  gentle ladies, births, and deaths within her walls.  Today it is a small elegant hotel with furnishings … Continue reading →

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Natchez, Mississippi

Posted on August 4, 2016 by annetbell

If any place embodied the “moonlight and magnolias” mythology of the Old South, it was Natchez, Mississippi. Perched on a bluff over looking the Mississippi River, Natchez’s small size (only 4, 680 inhabitants in 1850) belied its economic importance, In … Continue reading →

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D-Day Living History Reenactment in Conneaut, Ohio

Posted on August 3, 2016 by annetbell

In the Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York  Area –   Anne T. Bell would like everyone to know about a re-enactment of the amphibious landings at D-Day on this 19-20 August.  For further information, Please check out the official site. I found out … Continue reading →

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The Elusive Common Loon’s Unforgettable Voice

Posted on July 30, 2016 by annetbell

Loons are water birds, very shy, and lead a solitary life. They are carnivorous  as they are able to dive to depths of 200 feet in the lake water to feed themselves.  Their life of up to 30 years  is … Continue reading →

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Nine Corner Lake

Posted on July 29, 2016 by annetbell

We discovered this gentle slope hike of one mile and one mile down. There is an amazing surprise at the top, a lake with a rope to   jump far out from the rocks into a deep, refreshing pool.   … Continue reading →

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An Inspiring Indian Dad and Husband

Posted on July 28, 2016 by annetbell

This story will touch your heart, maybe even your tears.  Aditya Tiwari is an amazing young man.  First he was the youngest man in India to adopt a child at the age of 25.  And if that was not enough, … Continue reading →

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Monsoon

Posted on July 27, 2016 by annetbell

Take shelter where you can find it !  At least he is not sharing the cover  with a monkey! Thanks, Judy !

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Under the Hemlocks, Canada Lake

Posted on July 27, 2016 by annetbell

This is Canada Lake, only an hour from where we live, near the Great Sacandaga Lake in the Adirondacks in New York State. Here are the grandchildren enjoying the view across the small, intimate lake. The kids swam and swam … Continue reading →

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