Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum is a jewel in the Emerald Necklace park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. A treasure right in the heart of Boston, it includes rare trees … Continue reading A Perfumed Garden Springs to Life
Category: Places to see
Make Way for the Ducklings
Long after our children have grown up, some books we read to them remain with us. Make way for Ducklings written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey is one of my … Continue reading Make Way for the Ducklings
By the Book, The Patient Assassin
When I think back to my visit to Amritsar a few years ago, there are three things that come to mind. The serene beauty of the Golden Temple, the mouth-watering … Continue reading By the Book, The Patient Assassin
A Rock for the Ages
There are many ways to describe Plymouth– America’s Hometown, the place of the first Thanksgiving, the land of freedom for the Pilgrims, and the Mayflower destination point. There is a … Continue reading A Rock for the Ages
By the book, The Splendid and the Vile
There are so many books and movies about the second world war. The Splendid and the Vile is unique in its research and detail. Sourced from the diaries of Churchill’s … Continue reading By the book, The Splendid and the Vile
Literary walk, Central Park
Often described as the only straight line in Central Park, the promenade along the literary walk provides a leisurely stroll among rare and majestic American Elm trees. On this visit, … Continue reading Literary walk, Central Park
Riding the Cape Cod Rail Trail
A rail trail that stretches for 22 miles across Cape Cod provides a blissful experience across towns of Dennis, Harwish, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet. We rode along beautiful paths … Continue reading Riding the Cape Cod Rail Trail
A walk in Longwood
After staying home for months, a search for a good bagel led us to the Longwood area in Boston. Longwood is an amazing medical community in the Boston area that … Continue reading A walk in Longwood
Stories Set in Stone
Imagine being transported to the 12th Century AD. Into a beautiful temple complex built on star-shaped elevated platforms, amidst spacious and well-maintained gardens. Sculptors busy at work, carving exceptional stories … Continue reading Stories Set in Stone
Piecing it together
As you walk by ancient exhibits in a museum, there are many stories that greet you. Through myths and legends you learn about the ancient artifact. Each piece also has … Continue reading Piecing it together
