Some where in Florida

 

The Best Gloucester Pubs & Bars

Above all Gloucestershire is the ideal place to experience the quiet revolution that has taken place in the quality of food available in English pubs–make a note to try Gloustershire specialities, such as local cheeses, Cotswold lamb, Gloucester sausage or old fruit varieties such as the Blaisdon Red plum.

Pubs and Villages—Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

 

 

Fetes, Fairs & Festivals in Cheltenham and Gloucester

How about Florida’s National Parks

 

 

 

 

Silver Glen Springs Labor Day Weekend 2017

Silver Glen Springs

Recreational facility

in

Ocala National Forrest

Features swimming, snorkeling, camping and fishing.  Also a mile long boat run providing access to Lake George

Salt Springs Recreation Area

 

In Ocala Nationsl Forrest

Camping, swimming, snorkeling, boating and fishing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harry S Truman Little White House Florida

Whitehead and Caroline, Presidential Gates: For years these ornate iron gates and pilasters, circa 1906, formed the ceremonial entrance to President Truman’s Little White House and were opened only for arriving presidents and dignitaries.  Truman would pass through these gates on his daily 5-mile spirited walks.  In 1987, Truman Annex Company opened the entrance gates to the public for the first time since President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 motorcade in the days following the Cuban Missile Crisis.  Stroll through here onto the public grounds of the former Key West Naval Base, de-activated in 1974.

Carolin & Greene

Walking and Hiking Guide to Historic Key West.

 

 

Power Magnet: Key West’s Long History Of Presidential Visits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THINGS TO DO IN BATON ROUGE

Red Dragon Listening Room, Baton Rouge, Louisiana: A nonprofit run by a former liquor distributor who lives to hear great music, the Red Dragon is filled with mismatched couches and rows of chairs in front of a stage. But don’t let appearances fool you. Some amazing musicians have played here, including Rosanne Cash and Guy Clark.

On The Road Again:  AARP the Magazine June/July 2022

 

 

An Off-The-Beaten-Path Guide To Baton Rouge

 

 

 

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20 women Saints who made a mark on the Catholic World

Women’s religious orders (and branches of orders) in the true sense, were always subject to particularly strict control.  While the church awarded due recognition to greater mystics such as Hildegard of Bingen (1098 – 1179), and Teresa of Avila (1515 – 80) it required that female branches of “active” men’s orders–The Franciscans or Cammelits, for example–to play a purely contemplative role.  Women’s had to fight long and hard for the right  to perform “Active Christian” services in public, for example the preaching of the faith by Dominican sisters.  Most female monasteries “emancipated” themselves within the comfort of caring for the sick and destitute and later through teaching an area in which they often played a leading role.

Monasteries

Markus Hattenstien

Accommodation in Authentic Italian Monasteries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Midsummer Day’s Dreams: Summer Solstice celebrations around the world

Alban Heruin (Light of the Shore) is celebrated as Midsummer’s Day with games, picnics, and all manner of light hearted fun.  “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Shakespeare well captures the spirit of the festival, including the interaction between our people and those of the faery world.

Celtic Tatpp Mythology

 

 

17 Fascinating Summer Solstice Traditions Around the Globe

OK HERE”S YOU DAY TRIP For this Blog

 

 Ormond Beach

Volusia County,  Fl

 

A group came here in 1873 or 75 from New Britain, Conn,  and the town was called by the same name. later settlers wanted something more associated with the area and it was changed to Ormad on April 22, 1880.  Seems like there was a line of Ormands that settled in this area , the first being Capt. James Ormond I who found a 2,000 acre plantation Damietta on a Spanish land grant.  He was killed around 1815.  James Ormond II died in 1828 on the plantation and his grave, which still may be seen near Ormand Beach,  bear the legend  “An Honest Man”

Places to see and things to do in Ormand Beach and its area

Click on Highlighted areas for full details.

 

Also know as James Ormond’s Tomb Park. 

This nine-acre section of what was once part of the original plantation, which was donated to the Park Service in 1945, and is the resting place of James Ormond II.   The park also offers a playground, nature trail, pavilion with picnic tables, and restrooms.

The Birthplace of Speed

Birthplace of Speed Park

The original Florida —what is now NASCAR—-Race which evolved into Daytona Race Track was on the beach here at the park site in 1903.   The site includes a replica of The Ormond Garage, which opened in 1904, and was the first Gasoline Alley before Indianapolis Speedway, built by Henry Flagler to accommodate participating race cars during the beach race season

The Ormand Scenic Loop and Trail

 34-mile scenic route

An official Florida Scenic Highway & National Scenic Byway:   Enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean from A1A, scenic inland marshes & oak canopies 

And included on this route is

Tomaka State Park

Andy Romano Beachfront Park

four acre park located along the beach.  The park offers beach access, off-beach parking, a splash pad, playground, pavilions, concessions, and restrooms.

 

 

 The Casements

The late John D. Rockefeller’s winter home is known as “The Jewel of Ormond Beach.” The Casements has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated as a Florida Heritage Site.

Tours are given on property–click on Casements above

John D. Rockefeller dies at 97 in His Florida Home;  Funeral to Be Held Here

 

 

 

 

Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens

Located on the beachside in Ormond just steps from the Atlantic Ocean.  Art exhibitions change frequently and there is always something new to discover in the lush gardens. If you have more than an hour,  you can sign up for one of their art classes, garden talks or children’s programs! The beautiful gardens are open every day from sunrise to sunset.

 

 

Bulow Creek State Park

Several trails allow hikers to explore the interior of the park, where visitors can see white-tailed deer, barred owls and raccoons. The Bulow Woods Trail, nearly seven miles long, takes hikers to Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park. (or you can drive there after you finish this park—or without going to this one whatever works for you)  Visitors can picnic in a shady pavilion or at a table on the lawn within view of the Fairchild Oak.

 

 

 

Ocean Art Gallery of Fine Art

Is a lively and fun place that excites the senses and showcases the talents of 18 artists from this community and across the country. With original art and high quality giclées, they offer several mediums, including acrylic, digital, mixed-media, oil, watercolor, photography, wood, sterling silver jewelry, and more. Ocean Art Gallery of Fine Art is locally owned

 

Ames Park

 This 2.2 acre riverfront park is the site of the historic Ames House.   Ames Park is available for rental for wedding and family celebrations. The park is open from sunrise to sunset.

and since I’ve already taken up so much space here’s some the name of sites that might interest you while you’re at Ormand Beach:

 

 

Restaurants in Ormond Beach

 

 

Antique Stores in Ormond Beach

 

 

 

Top 10 Shopping in Ormond Beach, Florida (FL)

 

 

Dummett Sugar Mill Ruins

 

 

Ormond Beach Watchtower

In Case you want to make it an over night (or weekend)

 

CORAL SANDS INN & SEASIDE COTTAGES

 

 

Bed and Breakfast Ormond Beach

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