America’s Castle

Sep 17, 2019 | Photos, Travels

The Vanderbilt’s were rich. Well they still are, but in the late 1800’s they were really rich. The young railroad magnet George saw the palaces of Europe and wanted one of his own. So he built one in Ashville North Carolina. More than 100 rooms built on...

Twisted Wood

Sep 16, 2019 | Flowers & Trees, Photos, Travels

Hiking in the hills outside of Ashville, North Carolina I found this twisted tree that seemed to have grown around and into the rocks

Lexington Glass

Sep 15, 2019 | Art & Theater, Photos, Travels

Located just off the main drag, Lexington Glass is a huge gallery, working glass studio and brewery. The combination of art and beer is just perfect!

Bourbon Barrel

Sep 14, 2019 | Photos, Travels

Made from white oak they can only be used once for bourbon..

110 Years

Jun 10, 2019 | Flowers & Trees, Photos, Travels

This little Banzai is 110 years old. We should live so long It is part of a collection of Banzai in the Japanese garden in Montreal ‘s Botanical Garden

The Falls of Montmorency

Jun 9, 2019 | Nature, Photos, Travels

Taller than Niagara Falls, the Chute du Montmorency are 275 feel high. They are not however , as wide. Still impressive from above and below