We’ve sectioned the Capital Trail to enjoy it in chunks. Today we parked our car at the Chickahominy Riverfront Park in Charles City, VA. Typical of our day, we started later than we had hoped, but we were able to head out by 1:30. With an hour drive there, we enjoyed the scenery along the…
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Finding Stillness: Reflections on Time
Tanya Tucker was featured on NPR a few years ago. She made a comeback album in her later years. I decided to check it out. One particular song called “Bring My Flowers Now” intrigued me–the concept of embracing time now, don’t wait. So if you got love, then you’re sittin’ on a gold mineAnd you…
Bike Adventures on High Bridge Trail
Another E-bike adventure! Although we were lagging due to illness, we packed our bags and kept our itinerary. The rain on Sunday kept us from a friend ride, which was disappointing, but Monday was a great sunny day for the High Bridge Trail in Farmville, VA. We watched a few YouTube videos about the trail….
Exploring E-Bike Adventures on Virginia Central Railway Trail
We are learning to include our e-bike adventures with scheduled outings. I had the privilege and joy of attending Fredericksburg Public Schools Wellness Resource Fair, and from there, we traveled 5 minutes to the Virginia Central Railway Trail. This parking lot is a little confusing. If you end up in the parking lot of the…
A visit to Indian Fields Tavern: Virginia Capital Trail
When we went to Normandy, France, we had our first E-bike adventure, and this is where it all started. We came home, and the following weekend, Kul Wheels had an expo in the parking lot of Stone Brewery in Richmond. We went, and the rest is history! I highly recommend Kul Wheels! Purchasing an e-bike…
Last Day in Paris: Visiting Monet’s Giverny
What do you do on your last day in Paris? We decided to visit Giverny, Monet’s home. This involved taking a train from Gare Saint-Lazare, the oldest train station in Paris, to the Giverny station. Once you arrive at the train station, there is a trolley available to take you to Monet’s house. You will…
Montmartre: Paris’s Artistic Heart
Montmartre! (Sounds like mown·maar·truh.) We had this arrondissement on the list, but it was not scheduled! We switched up our calendar and went here by the nudge of my dear friend Whitney through a perfectly timed text! Montmartre is full of fascinating history and quirky details! Here are some fun facts about this iconic Parisian…
Exploring the Opulence of Versailles: A Visitor’s Guide
Versailles. That word alone conjures up royal opulence above what the mind can comprehend! We went to Paris during a “shoulder” month–the first of April, so the crowds were minimal. I’ve heard that summer can be pretty busy, so if you find yourself there in June or July, embrace the crowds, buy tickets ahead of…
Exploring the Art and History of Musée de l’Orangerie
A new day! It’s Saturday, April 5. Since it’s the weekend, there seems to be more traffic in Paris, and we are running a bit late for our reserved time. We used our museum pass; however, this museum requires a reservation. We have about a 15-minute buffer, but there’s no quick way for our Uber…
Le Petit Châtelet: A Gem Near Notre-Dame
This was our favorite restaurant! Parish looks back on his lamb skewers with fond memories! Watch the video below of his lamb skewers on the fire! Le Petit Châtelet is a charming, family-run restaurant in Paris, located near Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Shakespeare & Company bookstore. The building itself dates back to the 16th century,…
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