Travel
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Part 3: The Fortress – Brimstone Hill Fortress Nemzeti Park 3. rész: Az erődítmény
Written by my husband, Steve: The best way to learn about a people, a culture, a country, or a particular place is to experience it daily for an extended period of time. My fortunate two years as the Manager of Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park afforded me a seldom glimpsed view into some of the more arcane and unusual histories of that Park.
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Part 2: The Park Manager – Brimstone Hill Fortress Nemzeti Park 2. rész: A park vezetője
Written by my husband, Steve: I had the honor and thrill of being the first Manager of Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park. It was a long journey to get to that place. From the abandonment of the fortress in 1854, to the formation of the Brimstone Hill Society in 1965, to national legislation formally designating the National Park in 1987.
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Part 1: History – Brimstone Hill Fortress Nemzeti Park 1. rész: Történelem
Written by my husband, Steve: All these years later I am still proud and humbled to have been the first manager of Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park on the Eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts. It was November 1987, and I was a newly arrived U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer.
Candy Cane Lane – Cukorkabot utca
For many Seattle residents, and even visitors to the city, walking through the famous Candy Cane Lane is part of a popular Christmas tradition. Yes, it’s a winter wonderland! It has been since 1949.
Summer walk in Seward Park – Nyári séta a Seward parkban
A good and healthy walk in the park on the shore of Lake Washington, and later in the woods on a beautiful and sunny summer day.
Vacation on St. Kitts and Nevis – Üdülés St. Kitts és Nevis szigetén
Our family’s long-anticipated vacation of fun and relaxation to the Caribbean happened almost seven years ago already, in July. The trip came and went in the blink of an eye. When it was over, we had the sunshine under our skin, but most importantly, we collected there long-lasting memories that we treasure since then.
Happy Halloween! – Boldog halloweent!
Today, in the late afternoon, Steve and I set out on a short refreshing walk, only to discover Halloween happenings in our neighborhood.
St. Kitts stew – St. Kitts-i krumpligulyás
Written by my husband, Steve: From 1987 to 1989, I was a Peace Corps Volunteer on the Eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts. In that role, you can expect to be exposed to new life experiences, stressors, and anxieties on an almost daily basis.
Summer of 2021 – 2021 nyara
This summer was different than many others. There was no international travel due to the COVID pandemic. It was a peaceful summer, mainly at home.
Kubota Garden – A Kubota kert
A visit to this beautiful and peaceful garden in South Seattle was on my list for a long time. Today this wish has finally been realized.
A Seattle walk: a creek and a pond – Séta Seattle-ben: egy patak és egy tavacska
What to do on a day for which you planned a hike, but you realized in the morning (mid-morning) that there might not be enough time to get out from Seattle because you got up late?