What’s great about returning to a recurring event is it gives you the opportunity to see the lesser obvious parts of the attractions. While we took in the bigger draws of this years orchid show – and they were stunning – I was intrigued by the patterned greenery as well as the cactus “snakes.” TheyContinue reading “NYC: NY Botanical Garden – Orchid Show”
Category Archives: Connecticut
CT: Thompson: Morning Bekons Farm
A few years ago I was enamored by a LLama named Bolt whom I met at a farm in Goshen, CT in 2019. I didn’t know much about llamas and somehow thought they only lived in some far off land – many of us who grew up in NYC feel that way. Researching the quietContinue reading “CT: Thompson: Morning Bekons Farm”
CT: New London: Colchester: Cato Corner Farm
With part of my family from France, cheese and wine tastings is one of my favorite pastimes. While I can’t seem to get myself to France, tasting the delicious farm fresh cheeses at Cato Corner in Colchester takes me away. I was so busy eating I didn’t get a chance to snap a picture ofContinue reading “CT: New London: Colchester: Cato Corner Farm”
CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull Trail
Recently I shared that I had met two wonderful women on a full moon hike. The friendship continued to blossom as we texted and shared our hobby photography around CT as well as biking and kayaking I was fortunate enough to continue the relationship by biking along the Trumbull rail trail learning about each otherContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull Trail”
CT: Fairfield- Westport/Southport Coastal Ride
I cried happy tears through almost this entire ride as I met people, had new experiences and felt things I never have before – even though the route is quite familiar. An egret was most welcoming at the entrance of Burying Hill Beach and posed as I tried to get out of the way ofContinue reading “CT: Fairfield- Westport/Southport Coastal Ride”
CT: New Haven County- Castle Craig Moon & Friendship Rising
Once a month Hubbard Park keeps the road open to drive up to Castle Craig in the evening for the full moon rising. It was a clear and warm ish Fall Day so while it’s an hour and a half drive I thought I might give myself a nudge and drive on up! I definitelyContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Castle Craig Moon & Friendship Rising”
CT: Hartford County- Ragged Mountain (Fall)
Mind, body and spirit can all be improved with a fulfilling walk in nature. Having previously been on an exciting moon hike at Ragged Mountain I decided to try a Fall walk on what turned out to be a perfect 70s weather day in October. I paused to recognize the efforts of the many volunteersContinue reading “CT: Hartford County- Ragged Mountain (Fall)”
CT: Hartford Convention Center Event- Van Gogh!
In Hartford I went to the Van Gogh exhibit which was entertaining but best combined with other events for your day. I found the event educational, I enjoyed being in the immersion room. I did feel it needed more seating options given how long you were in there and perhaps some means of encouragement toContinue reading “CT: Hartford Convention Center Event- Van Gogh!”
CT: Darien- Pear Tree Point Beach
After a pause on the gym for a while, a Lady Gaga class special got me out and cycling again! Fortunately on a beautiful clear night the class ended just in time to head to the beach! Post Labor Day is when the resident limitations of some of the local beaches are lifted. This isContinue reading “CT: Darien- Pear Tree Point Beach”
CT: Greenwich: L’Escale French Restaurant.
This restaurant checked off all the marks. The service was perfect – they were attentive but not on top of us. They were prompt and accurate on all requests. The drinks were quality and delicious – he had Sancerre and I had a Bellini. A little secret that I appear to have a discerning palateContinue reading “CT: Greenwich: L’Escale French Restaurant.”
Pivot and Pause in New England 