“Mountaineers Are Always Free”

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Janette

On my quest to visit more states, I decided to take a short weekend trip to West Virginia.  Years ago I had passed through a piece of this state, but I never stopped to see any points of interest.

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As an adventure was soon to be experienced, I did some research and found something I simply HAD to see:  Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold.  Not far from Wheeling, WV lies New Vrindaban, a Hare Krishna community that many people pilgrimage to.  The compound is quite large and there are a number of things to do.  Upon arrival at the parking area, there is the main building that has restrooms, a cafe, and a prayer area.  A nice gentleman offered to show us around the main prayer area, explaining what the actions of the devote visitors mean and whom the statues represent.

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After a stop at the nearby gift shop, we talked down the path to the palace itself, which is surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens and lawns.  The palace is open seven days a week, and for a few dollars, you can join a tour that takes you all around the amazing building.  Basically, in 1973, devotees of Srila Prabhupada (1896-1977: widely regarded as the foremost Vedic scholar, translator, and teacher of the modern era who translated over 80 volumes of the Vedas’ most sacred bhakti texts) came together and volunteered to work on the construction of a simple house for the guru.  However, as the story goes, although none of the devotees were expert builders, they all came together, performed a labor of love, and masterfully created an establishment that no one was expecting to be this grand…all without using blueprints.  Materials were donated and the volunteers worked enthusiastically on a worthy building where Prabhupada could live and work on his books.  No matter how things actually happened…the structure was absolutely stunning and worthy of a visit!

We were not allowed to take pictures of the inside of the palace, but there are videos on the internet of the beautiful stained glass, woodwork, tile, etc., if you are interested in making a stop.

After seeing the palace, the next logical step was a visit to the state capitol.  Charleston was such a nice area to spend a morning, and the complex had so much to offer.  The tour of the capitol was wonderful, which explained the amazing materials used, which were sourced both domestically and internationally.  The grounds outside the capitol were beautifully manicured and allowed visitors plenty of places to sit and enjoy the squirrels.  Nearby, there were war memorials and museums, which were also beautiful structures, begging visitors to stop by for a look.  (I happened to be there while some restoration was going on, but it was still worth the trip for sure.  Below are pictures of how things usually look.)

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West Virginia seemed to have plenty of state pride and the city itself was absolutely beautiful.  I wished I could have stayed a little longer to see more of the items along the river, but alas, the journey home needed to begin after our short city visit was over.

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The Midtown Scholar

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Janette

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I think it’s pretty funny that I found the pamphlet for this bookstore at a rest stop in Virginia on the way home from a trip down south.  For some reason, I had managed to never hear about an awesome bookstore in Harrisburg, PA…a short distance from where I grew up.  For someone who loves books, this concept is preposterous.

I’m not sure how long it has been in operation, but this place is fantastic and I highly recommend this place to other book lovers out there.  The pamphlet itself is a beautiful advertisement boasting neat photos and facts.

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The facility is 10,000 square feet and houses the largest used book collection between New York City and Chicago.  The rare book collection is amazing, with some pieces dating back to the 1500s!  You can have your own little piece of history, but just remember that the old/rare books can easily set you back $700 – $1,200 a pop.

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As if the impressive book selection wasn’t enough to keep patrons around for hours, there is a coffee/tea bar and a pastry area upon arrival, a stage for live events and signings in the main room, a bakery that also serves sandwiches near the children’s area, a room to play chess, balcony seating overlooking the main hall and an outdoor patio with a few tables attached to the gallery, perched on the third floor with a view of the Broad Street Market.

Throughout the store, there is artwork for sale, delicious aromas and people doing research or pleasure reading without the distraction of electronics.

If you happen to find yourself in the central PA area and need a few things to do, this bookstore should be on your list of stops.  (Be sure to include a trip to the Capitol building in downtown Harrisburg, along with the state museum, and a day to explore Hershey Park/Chocolate World a short distance away…it is the sweetest place on earth after all!  These three locations would make the perfect weekend getaway).

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Gatlinburg, Tennessee Tour

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Janette

A few months ago (yes…I need to catch up on my adventure posts) I had the opportunity of traveling to Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  I have been to that part of the south before, but never Gatlinburg in particular.  I’d always heard great things about the area so I was excited to be there for a few days and explore what the area had to offer.

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Let me start by saying that this area has a multitude of things to do and see, there is something for every age group, and it’s a very military-friendly area, with many shops offering military discounts.

One of the first things I did was go up the Space Needle.  With an observation deck of 407 feet, you can easily enjoy a 360-degree view of the Smokey Mountains.  Tickets are about $12.00 a person and are good for multiple uses.  We went up once during the day and again at night…the best of both worlds.

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Nearby is Skylift Park, which opens at 9:00am.  A $20.00 adult ticket includes the Skylift (which gets you all the way up the near-verticle mountain), the SkyBridge (the largest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America at a height of 140′ and a length of 680’…and has a glass portion in the center), and the SkyDeck (the beautiful outdoor seating area at the top of the mountain, which includes a cafe, bar, gift shop and fountain).

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Between the great food, the distilleries that offer adult tastings, and cool gift shops, there was plenty of things to enjoy just walking around this charming town.  However, if the weather permitted, we took advantage of having the motorcycle with us for beautiful drives through the Smokey Mountain National Park.  We saw Laural Falls, Clingman’s Dome (the highest point in the Smokies) and the Cady Cove trail.

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I have heard that Gatlinburg can easily become congested during the big holidays, so we went in early June and the population felt very comfortable.  Just remember that this area of the country has so much to offer, so a good idea is to give yourself two-to-three days of exploring Gatlinburg and make sure you get out there in nature for part of your visit.  Just outside of this city are some breathtaking views and amazing wildlife.  You can easily see bears, deer, elk, etc., just don’t get out and interact with anything!

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Boiling Springs

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Janette

Since I’ve been back in Pennsylvania, I’ve heard this little village was a quaint, slow area that would be worth a brief stop if I happen to be nearby.  Given my love of old New England towns, this area came highly recommended and it did not disappoint.

As the weather finally started to shift, I decided to take my parents to the Boiling Springs Tavern to see what all the talk was about.

According to Wikipedia, “Boiling Springs gets its name from the natural artesian well springs located in and around the town.  …the largest of these springs named ‘The Bubble’ is a second magnitude spring based on its average discharge of around 0.7 cubic meters per second.  About 22 million US gallons of water flows per day from a total of 30 springs dotted across approximately two acres.”

This area was originally settled in the early 1700s, was a site for the underground railroad before the civil war, a tourist destination in the 1900s and is now a stop along the Appalachian Trail.

The intersection where the tavern is located is adorable.  The tavern itself has old-world charm and plenty of nooks and crannies whether you find yourself in the bar section or in the main dining area.  (No matter what the season, make sure that for an intimate dinner you reserve the table for two by the fireplace…and yes…reservations are necessary!)

After a delicious dinner (the menu is impressive) take a stroll just outside of the parking lot area to watch the ducks play and swim in the stream that wraps around the property.  Better yet, cross the street to see Children’s Lake to see ducks, geese, and swans pass the time in the moving water or head to the corner of the intersection to see the beautiful clock tower or cafe just beyond.

Whatever you are in the mood for, this little hamlet has something you’d enjoy.

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Flight 93 National Memorial

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Janette

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Everyone from my age group and older remembers where they were on the morning of September 11, 2001.  For someone who really never watched much TV, especially in college, it was a crazy coincidence that my roommate and I were getting ready for class that morning and she just happened to turn on her TV as news coverage relayed that shocking account of the world trade center on fire due to a plane flying into it.

The buildings were so big that, however tragic the accident was, the majority of the people would be evacuated and the damage wouldn’t be too extreme.  Then we witnessed the second plane hit the other tower.  

Stunned, I left my room and made my way to class.  It wasn’t until a bit later after my teacher canceled class and I returned to the dorm that I heard reports and saw footage of the Pentagon being hit, the towers collapsing and learning that Flight 93 crashed not that far from where I went to school.

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18 years later I finally made the trip to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial, and all the emotions from that day came flooding.  I knew it would be a somber place and a somber experience, but I was very happy to see the memorial was made with such elegance.

The visitor center had many displays highlighting the brave men and women on the flight that was probably headed for the White House.  It showed pieces of wreckage, very few personal items that were recovered and a model of the crash site.  Upon leaving the visitor center, you can continue on the stone path, mimicking the flight path, that leads to an overlook where off in the distance a huge boulder marks the crash site as the burial ground for the victims.

A trail leads to the stone walkway skirting the burial area, and that is as close as the public can get.  Only family members are allowed to approach the final resting place, through a separate entrance.

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The first thing you see upon entering the memorial is the Tower of Voices.  We decided to go directly to the visitor center first and visit the tower on the way out.

It’s an impressive structure that stands 93 feet tall.  Forty chimes will represent the 40 courageous passengers and crew who fought terrorism in the final moments of their lives.

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The chimes are still in the testing and fabrication phase but will be implemented when testing is finished to ensure the wind-activated system appropriately honors every member.

This was a truly beautiful memorial, so if anyone out there is able to visit this site, please do so.  Keep their memory alive and spread the inspiration of their bravery.

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Bogota, Colombia

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Janette

After being very angry at Air Canada and vowing not to fly with them anymore, we had one silver lining after our flights were messed up and rearranged…we had a day-time layover in Bogotá, Colombia for about 10 hours.  After a very stressful reorganization of how our overall vacation was supposed to work out, we were happy by this opportunity.

Normally I hate super long layovers, but this was going to be during the day in a new country!  As soon as we knew our travels would take us through Colombia, we started googling tour companies that picked tourists up from the airport, gave them a tour for a certain # of hours and then returned to the airport, making the best use of the day.

After looking through a few companies and a few set tour schedules, we decided to go with Bogotravel Tours and we settled on a roughly 6-hour tour.  Our entire layover was around 10 hours, so we figured going through customs and immigration would take about an hour or so, and we wanted to try to exchange some money as well, but that would still allow for a 6-hour tour with about 2+ hours on the back-end afterward.

Well…customs/immigration and exchanging money took close to two hours…so we were happy that our driver was still waiting for us once we were finally able to leave the airport!  WhatsApp wasn’t working for us at the airport, so luckily we still had a tour waiting for us.

This day could not have turned out any better!  As we exited the airport we saw our driver, with a sign that had our names printed on it.  The driver was Michael and he said hello and whisked us towards the car where we met our guide, Edgar.  After confirming that we were looking for a “highlights” tour with a stop at a craft shop somewhere in between, we were off and running.

These gentlemen did an amazing job making us feel comfortable and making this personalized tour flow smoothly.

Our first stop was to a local coffee shop.  Since it was Sunday, the shop wasn’t doing any roasting, but we were still allowed to go into the back room and see the machinery before enjoying some home-roasted coffee for ourselves.  (No sugar necessary in my cappuccino!) Edgar was happy to indulge with us too 🙂

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As we walked a few blocks down, we stopped every few feet to see the 400+-year-old streets nearby.  These streets are used for foot traffic now, but it’s amazing that they are in relatively good shape.

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As we got into a more densely populated part of the city, Edgar took us to the bullfighting arena (Plaza de Toros de Santamaria).  No events were scheduled for that day, but for a small tip, we were able to go in for a picture or two.  The arena was beautiful and after a quick look, we went underneath the arena to look at the operating rooms that an unlucky matador may need to visit.

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Next, it was a short walk down to the park with the tall, thin palm trees.  We saw this decorated for Christmas but were not able to see what it looked like all lit up at night.

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Since we were near the iconic “Bogotá” sign, we had to take a photo before moving on.

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Then it was on to “la Candelaria” which is a beautiful historical area of the city.  We were able to see a small piece of the famous Botero Museum before relaxing at a cafe to take a break from walking.

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Throughout the city beautiful murals could be seen at every turn.  Some represent social issues, others seem to just be an expression of the time.  Either way, a large number of our photos were of these large-scale beauties.

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After a late lunch/early dinner at a nice restaurant, we made a trip to an awesome souvenir shop, one of my requirements.  Everything was so pretty.  Colombia is known for its Emeralds, so naturally, I was walked past the jewelry counter with all kinds of pieces, priced for every budget.  Although I opted not to purchase any bodily adornment, I did score some chocolate covered coffee beans and a decorative wooden plate with a rural scene imprinted using dyed natural fibers.

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Just before sunset, we made our way over to Plaza Bolivar, which is where all the government buildings are.  The architecture was beautiful, especially at that time of day.

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With full bellies, loads of pictures and a few trinkets, Michael and Edgar dropped us back at the airport right on time.  I truly mean it when I say these guys were great.  everything worked like clockwork and they shared so much knowledge, history, and pride for their city and country.  If you are ever in the neighborhood, contact the company and request them…you won’t be disappointed!

 

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Santiago, Chile

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Janette

Santiago is a large, sprawling city that has a lot to offer.  Since I was only in the city for three days, I was only able to see a few areas.  If time allowed, I could have easily seen myself visiting other neighborhoods and exploring other parks.

There were a few main spots on my list for the city.  First up was the incline and cable car, or “funicular y teleferico.”  We had such a beautiful day to ride up the mountain and take in the view of the city spreading out below.

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At the top of the incline, there was a nice selection of trinket shops, empanada counters and seats to rest in as you took in the beautiful view.  It was very hot with no clouds in the sky, so we took time to hydrate before moving on to the teleferico.  We had a round-trip ticket so we hung out in the sky for quite a while, peering out at the far-off buildings and nearby parks which had some amazing trees.

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Once we were back at the castle-looking building where we started our journey, we grabbed a cab to Los Dominicos handicraft market.  I always try to go to these local artists stalls to get great pieces of art to bring back…and this place was awesome.

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Quite a bit of time passed before we had a look at all the shops.  Everything was so packed with stalls looking like they were made with scrap wood and duct tape…but the insides were beautiful little shrines, decorated with a certain type of art or a certain style of artwork.  I found some beautifully painted leather bookmarks and a white alpaca shawl.  The only things missing was a map…I love maps.  Note to visitors:  after looking at a handful of shops, if you find something you like, get it!  Otherwise, you’ll never find your way back.  there are a few little juice stands and a little cafe if you need a rest from all your treasure hunting.

Upon trying to grab a taxi back to our apartment, our cab driver was lost and couldn’t (or wouldn’t) communicate that he was just going to let us out o a random street because he was tired of driving us around.  So, we made our way to a Starbucks, used the wifi and just had another taxi drop us at the Plaza de Armas…probably something we should have tried in the first place…stick to landmarks.

Anyway, we took advantage of our beautiful neighborhood (Lastarria) and saw what was within walking distance.  Just about two blocks away we found loads of outdoor cafe’s, high-end mini shops and beautiful street art, with an amazing park nearby.

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The next day was our last day to explore.  (We were supposed to have a full evening in Santiago at the beginning of our trip, prior to hopping over to Easter Island…but our flights drastically changed at the last-minute.) So, we used our last day the best way we could, without trying to overload ourselves.

We found an antique market online, so we hailed a taxi to “Galpon Persa Balmaceda Brasil-Antiguedades,” or a very large antique market where you’d expect to see the experts from Antique Roadshow hanging out.

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We easily killed a few hours walking through each and every aisle.  I couldn’t believe how many amazing things I saw.  Items from old Spanish ships, old chests, brass sculptures, crystal pieces…I could only imagine the story and age behind these gems.

After we had our fill of breathing in pounds of dust, we made our way back to the Plaza de Armas.  We took time checking out the buildings surrounding the Plaza and purchased a beautiful watercolor painting from the artists in the pop-up tents.

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On the way back towards the apartment, we stopped off at an empty cafe for a treat.  Luckily, the lady who ran the cafe spoke very good English and was able to make me a frozen “iced” coffee.  (the concept of “iced” drinks is completely unusual…unless you go to a Starbucks, so this lady’s version of a cold drink was super appreciated, especially on a very hot day.)  I also had a piece of Strawberry Torte that was so amazingly good that I concluded that one of the ingredients must have been magic…there was literally no other explanation.

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After a rest, it was time to enjoy our last evening in the city.  We ate at a rooftop cafe as the locals were gearing up for what I assumed to be a regular weekend street fair.  Everywhere in our neighborhood were bright purple trees.  The table at our cafe was right in front of one.  The color was so vibrant.  I never did ask anyone what kind of tree it was, but that vivid color will always remind me of our last evening having dinner three stories up.  Santiago was simply beautiful.

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Easter Island/Rapa Nui

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Janette

Said to be one (if not the) most isolated island in the world…with a moniker like that, I had to make this high on my list of cool places to visit.

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This was my first big trip after returning to the US, so I definitely picked a place worth waiting for.  My vacation included other locations also, but this post is going to highlight a small island with a huge personality.

Usually, everyone visits Easter Island to see the nearly 900 Moai, which are huge stone statues/monuments created during the 13th to 16th centuries.  The Moai come in various shapes and sizes, but the general structure is the same, with the heads being about 2/3 of the overall size…and they are magical to stand before.

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Most of the island belongs to the Rapa Nui National Park so the stone statues (to include the stone chicken coops and watering hole structures) are all protected.  Upon landing and entering the airport, there is a counter everyone must pass on the left that sells the National Park passes.  You can visit all the locations on the pass as many times as you like, except the Orongo Villiage in the South of the island and the quarry in the East…those two locations can only be explored once during your visit.

Here are some highlights from the trek around the island:

Hanga Roa- the only “town” on the island.

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*Don’t forget to make a visit to the post office.  Postcards are sold everywhere and there who can pass up an opportunity to get mail from Easter Island?  Plus, if you bring your passport, the post office workers will give you a novelty Easter Island stamp!

Just a few mins NE of the town there are lots of trails to walk and open landscapes to enjoy.  The site of Ahu Akivi is a beautiful location with seven Moai in pretty good condition.  Also, it is one of the few sites where the Moai face the ocean…in most other locations the Moai face inland.

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One the NE edge of the island is the beach site of Anakena.  This is a beautiful white sand beach that flows into perfect turquoise water with a row of Moai in the background.  If I had one more day on Easter Island, I would have loved spending a lazy day here.

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As you round the Eastern corner of the island, you get to see some great locations.  The quarry location is called Rano Raraku.  Here you can easily see Moai that were in the process of being carved out.  Once a Moai was removed from the mountain, it slid into an indentation in the ground to stand them up so that the back carvings could be worked on.  Then, they made their way down the mountain and off to their various locations.

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(It may be difficult to see…but in the picture above, there is a line of people looking at a Moai that has been outlined in the rock bed, but not free.  Our guide stated that this sleeping Moai would be about as tall as a three-story building.  Definitely, the largest one we saw!)

Tongariki was the best place to see the sunrise.  If you are so inclined, this location opened up super early and is the largest collection of Moai on one platform…awesome to see as the sun rises behind it.

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Rano Kau is an extinct volcano crater lake on the Southern tip of the island.  You can hike right up to the edge and see the crater lake, which is rich in organisms that have been studied medicinally.

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Orongo is the village and visitor center which shows what life was like during the “Birdman” era, long after the Moai were no longer being made.  I won’t go into the full history of the Birdman competition, but if you have some time, look it up!

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I could post every picture from this amazing place, but realistically, I encourage you to go in person.  The people are super friendly, the town is walkable, the food is delicious and the pace is perfect.  (Just make sure you are prepared for a daily tropical shower and have provisions to deal with the harsh sun…there is very little shade if you are out exploring.!)

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Dickens of a Christmas

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Janette

I’m going to be posting slightly out-of-order, but I wanted to make sure my Christmas post wasn’t too long after Christmas occurred.

It was only last year that I heard about “Dickens of a Christmas” and I had to check it out for this past Christmas season.  Anyone within driving distance of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania should check this out at least once, in my opinion.

The small town of Wellsboro, PA is charming any time of the year really.  They still use gas lanterns that line the streets, and many of the stores are small business and “mom-and-pop shops” featuring everything from clothing and books to handicrafts and upscale home items.  But once a year this town gets a little more fun.

One weekend a year (in 2018 it was the first weekend in December) the town gets transformed to the time period of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.  Townspeople dress in old-fashioned garb and open up their stores (or set up a table display on the sidewalk) and entertain the visitors throughout the day.  While I was there, I heard church choruses singing Christmas carols throughout the day, I saw Santa walking around taking pictures with children and families and I envisioned this was how life may have been like during the time period of Dickens himself.

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The main part of town is closed to all motor traffic and police officers and National Guard members were assisting to help pedestrians cross the street on their way to the foot-traffic-only sections of town.

It was amazing to see so many people from all over the state, convening in this one cute town to take advantage of the homemade trinkets and treasures as everyone prepares for the holiday season.  Among the treasures I scored was a set of 10 little, glass, tree-shaped ornaments, and a hand-blown glass pumpkin (that I will save for next Fall).

Since most pop-ups are outside, there were plenty of hand-made hats, gloves and sweaters for sale, as well as drink stations featuring hot chocolate, coffee, and hot apple cider.  And if you happen to get hungry as you walk around for a few hours you are never far away from hot soft pretzels, various soups, Italian sausage, and (my favorite) a baked potato bar!

There was something for everyone at this craft event and I’m so happy I was able to make plans to go.  My only word of advice would be to plan early.  This is a small town and there are not many places to stay overnight, so plan early!  I would suggest checking online in September or October for what date the town is organizing the event so you are able to get a decent room if you need to drive there the night before!

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Tradesmen and Turkey Legs

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Janette

On a beautiful Fall day, I drove out to Mount Hope, Pennsylvania to visit a place I had only been to one time before…when I was in 7th grade.  Needless to say, much had changed since my first visit to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.

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Just next door from the Winery, the Faire is a step back in time, boasting cottage-looking shops, various foods on sticks, live music, street performers and traditional townspeople who interact with the visitors.

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Sometimes, pedestrians are even lucky enough to see the Royal court walking around…otherwise you have to see them during the jousting competition or the human chess match.

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And there are few things better than watching two friends engage in a duel to pop balloons off each other.

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My favorite part is always the booths depicting “ye olde tyme” trades.  I had to see the candles being dipped and blacksmiths working steel over coal forges.  I even loved the shop selling nothing but products made from honey, (I scored some awesome face scrubs using honey dust that exfoliates the skin and leaves it feeling baby soft).  But, my #1 experience of the day was watching the glass blowing demonstrations.  I’ve always had a fascination with this type of art, so I signed up for a lesson to work with a Master…and I made a pumpkin!

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The teacher was very good and had the instructions down to a science, which made the process easy to follow.  After about 20 minutes of commands and splitting the steps between us, I came out with my first project.

After snapping some photos, my pumpkin was packed away.  Glass needs to slowly cool in a controlled environment, or it will crack.  All the projects of the day were put into a heated container that would allow the pieces to cool in a uniformed manner for the next 24 hours.  At that point, the shop would package everything and sent the projects to the owners’ homes, but it was totally worth the wait.

There really is so much to see at the Faire.  I’m so glad it was better than I remembered…I’m sure I’ll be making a return trip!

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