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When you hear the words Happy Hour, we bet the Vatican is the last place you would think to go for that traditional end-of-day celebration. read more
Question: Can you “do” Rome in 24 hours? Answer: No. Not even close. But, even if you only have 24 hours, you can see many of the highlights that make Rome timeless, as we discovered on our first visit – … read more
This is the end of America. #notmetaphorical 🤣
The other day, we posted a photo of Portland Head Light, which was the first lighthouse in Maine. You could say this one is the last.
This is the West Quoddy Head Light in Lubec, Maine. It is literally at the end of America, as the easternmost point in the contiguous United States. The original lighthouse was built here in 1808, replaced by this red and white striped beauty in 1858, to guide ships through the Quoddy Narrows. The Keeper's House attached to it is now a small visitor's center and museum, but was closed by the Pandemic during our visit. 🙁 However, the Quoddy Head State Park remains open, with about 5 miles of hiking trails.
Fun Fact #1: This was the first lighthouse to have a fog bell (still on display) due to the area's frequent and dense fog. Right on que, fog and choppy seas developed as we arrived.
Fun Fact #2: this lighthouse is featured on a 25c stamp issued by the U.S. Post Office in 1990!
Have you been to this end of America?
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#travel #travellife #lighthousesofmaine #mainecoast #Maine
We love traveling to experience holiday traditions, and the grand Christmas experience at the Biltmore Estate is a highlight on our Travel To Do List. It's no wonder we love this behind-the-scenes look at a beloved 125 year old tradition at the Biltmore. If you've ever wondered how that massive tree got there, and what's behind the annual Tree Raising, you'll enjoy this too.
Side note: We will never again complain about the "work" in raising our own modest tree. 😂
Have you experienced holidays at the Biltmore? We'd love to hear about it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfDkwXlQ_tQ&sf132054258=1
When in Rome do as the Romans. When in #Maine, take pictures of lighthouses!
In this case, the historic Portland Head Lighthouse, seen from the cliff walk in Fort Williams Park. How historic? It was the first lighthouse commissioned by George Washington, back in 1787, and it's been guarding Portland Harbor since 1791. That makes it the oldest lighthouse in Maine!
Today, it's automated, along with the foghorn, and run by the U.S. Coast Guard. The keeper's house is now an award-winning museum, with a quaint, seasonal gift shop right next door. It is an easy drive from downtown Portland to the beautiful town of Elizabeth, where the 90-acre park offers picnicking, sports fields, hiking and walking trails among the remnants of bunkers, and along the beautiful Rocky Coast.
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#travel #travellife #lighthouse #portland
Do you have some #travel coming up that requires a negative #COVID19 test? You may want to start making contingency plans, since things don't seem to be getting any better, and we still don't have a nationwide plan. I hear Puerta Backyarda is nice this time of year... 🙄
Need a #Covid19 test for an upcoming trip? You may be out of luck.
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