Veronica James's Blog, page 128
March 19, 2018
Family Holidays in the South Caucasus
Today we'd like to invite you to make a trip to the South Caucasus – completely new and unique travel destination. Armenia and Georgia, two hospitable countries of that region, will please you with lush landscapes, authentic dishes and many cheap options for family rest and entertainment... CONTINUE READING >>
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March 17, 2018
Cars of Cuba, Massive American Metal Still Rolls
I remember hearing tales back in the seventies and eighties of Cubans maintaining their automobiles well beyond their normal life span because of the embargo on cars being imported from the states. Now it seemed that too much time had passed for these vintage vehicles to still be operational. Boy, was I wrong! CONTINUE READING >>
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March 9, 2018
Helping Your Aging Parents Move: A GypsyNester Guide
Helping your folks downsize and move as they get on in years can be a daunting task.
The emotions of leaving a place that has been home for many years -- along with that elephant in the room, aging -- are heavy burdens.
We have recently assisted with three moves with varying degrees of success, and have... CONTINUE READING >>
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March 6, 2018
The Ballard Inn, a California Hinterland Hideaway
This is the Santa Ynez Valley, a wondrous land of mountains and valleys, vineyards, miniature livestock, exotic birds, old west storefronts, and even some windmills to tilt at...
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February 26, 2018
Springtime in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park attracts nearly twice as many annual visitors as any other park. There must be some darn good reasons all of those people are coming, so we did a little exploring and discovered plenty... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 22, 2018
A Look at Los Angeles Before It Was Tinsel Town
Lights, camera, action! We all know that phrase keeps the film rolling in Hollywood. However, long before the glitz and glamor of Tinsel Town made Southern California famous... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 20, 2018
Help! There’s No One to Eat the Leftovers!
Pretty much everything about life changes when that last kid walks out the door. Veronica and I think we should make the most of these adjustments, that's why we started GypsyNester.com, to celebrate life after kids. Most of the changes were easily anticipated but, as always, some things are unforeseen.Over the past few years, we have had to relearn how to shop and cook for just the two of us. That fell into the unexpected for me. I don't know why, but it was not something that I thought of before the clearing out of the nest... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 15, 2018
Captivating Museums and Galleries in Wales
The dramatic landscape of Wales has been inspiring people for hundreds of years. All over the country you will discover captivating museums and galleries filled to the brim with original and imaginative pieces of art... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 13, 2018
How to Do Mardi Gras Without Being Asked to Lift Your Shirt!
Don't get us wrong - we LOVE New Orleans. But the thought of wading into a Big Easy Mardi Gras is something better left to young whippersnappers.
We took the rural route and learned about the wonderful goings-on in Cajun Country - what they call the REAL Mardi Gras!
Courir de Mardi Gras involves costumed men dancing on horseback, begging, and chicken chasing!
La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns A tradition older than Mardi Gras, is a communal hog butcher and meat fest.
Fais do-do See what Cajuns do once the kids go to bed... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 10, 2018
It’s No Sacrifice, Visiting the Volcano Goddess of Hawaii
The best place to see incredible geologic activity in action is Volcanoes National Park, where Kīlauea has eruptions so often that the name means spewing in Hawaiian... CONTINUE READING >>
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