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A Trip To The Emerald Isle
The history behind this nickname for Ireland was first used in the poem “When Erin First Rose” written in 1795. Part of the stanza reads: Alas! for poor Erin that some are still seen, Who would dye the grass red … Continue reading
Foggy Start to a Fishy Finish
pictures taken hours apart Breakfast is a balanced meal of an English muffin topped – with eggs and salsa verde and the other half with butter and strawberry jam – for me. We start the morning off in an El … Continue reading
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Clouds, Rocks, and Signs
I didn’t recognize the park last night, Stephen F. Austin State Park, the same one we stayed at just eight nights ago on our way east. In my defense, we had set up in the dark spot amongst the RVs, … Continue reading
On the Mississippi Lane to Texas
We wake up in Pensacola and I sit down with a mural of the city and the Blue Angels above within view while I chow down on a waffle with four different syrups – strawberry, chocolate, maple, and caramel – … Continue reading
Battlefield Gardens Park Trail
I had given myself fifteen minutes to get road-ready and set my alarm accordingly. We were only a quarter of an hour behind schedule getting out of the house, but we never stick to a tight itinerary, unless there’s a … Continue reading
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