The Belugas are Back at The Georgia Aquarium
By carlvaleri | March 7, 2010
The playful Beluga whales twist their rubbery white skin with ease as the massive mammal glides effortlessly through the large tank. Performing acrobatic maneuvers while passing in front of the crowd, claps can be heard from the onlookers. I sit mesmerized as the mammals performed their intricate maneuvers.
Part of the Cold Water Exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium the tank of Belugas had been undergoing restoration last time I visited. Now open with an impressive 1700 pound Beluga named Beethoven joining the Maris the new tank.
The folks at the Georgia Aquarium do a great job caring for the many animals and is evident in a recent video they released concerning the care and transportation of the Belugas. I can’t wait to see the new tank on my next visit to the Georgia Aquarium.
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John Lennon’s Psychedelic Bentley at the Nations Oldest Car Museum.
By carlvaleri | January 5, 2010
Memories of road trips and family visits occupy my thoughts as we stroll past the historic cars. Entering the Classic Car Museum in Sarasota, Forida, we are drawn to the multicolored Bentley once owned by John Lennon. Tracing the lines and colorful patterns with my eyes, I felt a slight dizziness as I tried to make sense of the many shapes.
Nearby a large steel encased structure, fins protruding from the rear, reminded me of a ship steaming through the water instead an automobile. The era of big lumbering cars of the 1950’s and 60’s is what many envision as a classic American car and comprises one of my favorite eras in car production.
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Recommended Read: Colonial Inns and Taverns of Bucks County
By carlvaleri | December 29, 2009
The country road meanders along the swift moving waters of the Delaware river, occasionally coming treacherously close to the steep river bank. Along this historic road, I follow the steps of William Penn and Revolutionary soldiers.
Around a sharp corner a large colonial home comes into view. The sturdy structure with painted wood shingles and dormer windows overlooks the swift river. This serene setting is perfect for the old home now turned bed and breakfast.
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Freeport Maine, More than L.L. Bean
By carlvaleri | December 21, 2009
A wonderful discovery during our coastal lighthouse tour is the vibrant village of Freeport, Maine. Unique shops, a variety of restaurants, pristine parks, quaint inns, and historic buildings will keep any visitor busy for days. Less than twenty miles from Portland we decided to take the more scenic Route 1. We where entertained by the unique tourist attractions and shops as we drove, daring not to stop and risk spending the money we saved to use at L.L. Bean.
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Bring Your Library When You Travel: Amazon Kindle.
By carlvaleri | December 9, 2009
Have you ever been sitting quietly, reading light on engulfed in a great book when you feel as if someone is watching you? It happens to me often when I am reading my Kindle.
Usually when I get this feeling, I slowly take my eyes of the book I’m reading and look up only to realize the person next to me staring at my Kindle. As our eyes meet I hear the inevitable question, “is that one of those kindle things?”. I smile because he is about to hear a dissertation on what I feel is one of the greatest technological advances since the invention of the computer.
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Christkindlmarkt: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
By carlvaleri | December 2, 2009
Cheerful Christmas music plays above the din of excited shoppers moving from one elaborately decorated display to the next. The smells of hot chocolate, cinnamon, roasted nuts waft through the air permeating my clothes and leaving their scent for later enjoyment. Read more / View Photos »
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Christmas Gingerbread House Display at Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, Pennsylvania
By carlvaleri | November 29, 2009
Children run excitedly from one ornately decorated shop window to the next. Christmas music emanates from hidden speakers, white lights adorn evergreens, and candles glow in the windows of this bucolic colonial village. I’m at Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, Pennsylvania during the Christmas season and the village reminds me of a movie set from It’s a Wonderful Life.
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Thanksgiving an American Tradition
By carlvaleri | November 26, 2009
Plymouth Colonist sharing a feast with the local Indians, football games, and sharing a large dinner of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce is what I envision when I think of Thanksgiving. Pondering these wonderful thoughts I wonder how Thanksgiving became a holiday in America and why we celebrate on the last Thursday of November. Read more / View Photos »
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Discover Why Meteorites Collide with Earth at Moncton History Museum.
By carlvaleri | November 24, 2009
Ever wonder why meteorites collide with Earth and what happens when they do hit the earth? Well you can learn the answer to these questions at Riding With Meteorites at the Moncton Museum of History.
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Indiana War Memorial Museum
By carlvaleri | November 20, 2009
You will have to go to Washington D.C. To see more Memorials honoring our War Veterans making it a fitting place to house the national headquarters of the American Legion. A large monolithic structure similar to the Washington monument sits across the manicured grounds of War Memorial Plaza.
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