Kenilworth Castle England's most romantic ruin

When it comes to magnificent ruins, Kenilworth Castle is hard to beat. 

Colors of sunset in East Haddam, Conn.

We got to experience an amazing sunset yesterday and I thought that in case you missed it, I would share the colors we saw. 

Jeanne d'Arc Garden Quebec City

Flashback Thursday: Granny Bee's in Appomattox, Va.

I hate to admit how often we dine out, but it is often. I have been taking food pictures for as long as I can remember. I do write a considerable number of restaurant reviews and food recipe articles but I have thousands of pictures of delicious food from around the world, around the country, around the state and around Portland. 

I don't want to turn this into a food blog but I thought I would share just a few photos every so often just for my own entertainment and hopefully yours.

The pics here are from a small restaurant in Appomattox, Va. We stayed in Appomattox in January 2014 and went into downtown to eat dinner. The name of the restaurant is Granny Bee's and it is a warm and comforting as a southern restaurant can be. We all enjoyed our food and here is some of what we had. All of my friends are well trained not to start eating until I have taken pictures.

Flashback Thursday: Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, Va.

Situated high above the James River, Hollywood Cemetery was a popular picnic spot known as Harvie Woods before it became one of the most historic cemeteries in  the country. In 1846 it was set aside to create a rural cemetery and little did they know that within 20 years it would be used extensively for Civil War burials. 

Presidents Circle is a must visit with the graves of James Monroe, John Tyler and Jefferson Davis. 

There are also the graves of 28 Confederate Generals including my favorite JEB Stuart. 

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Flowers at Montmorency Parc Montmorency Falls

Montmorency Manor

Walking the bridge over Montmorency Falls

If you like heart stopping adventure, taking this walk on a wooden bridge over these falls which are taller than Niagara Falls can be quite the adventure. 

This is Montmorency Falls from the Isle d'Orleans bridge. That is the walking bridge that you see above the falls.