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Wednesday photo: Malandela’s

Posted on December 14, 2016 by elliewick

I live near Swaziland’s valley of heaven and it truly is beautiful. One of the beautiful places overlooking the valley is Malandela’s.  The complex includes a B&B, multiple-stage conference venue, restaurant, and shops selling locally-made products.     I have eaten … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: The Bean

Posted on December 7, 2011 by elliewick

Aside from having a German meal in Chicago, there was only one other must-do for me: seeing The Bean. The sculpture’s official name is “Cloud Gate” and was created by Anish Kapoor. The stainless steel sculpture is located in Millennium … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Statue of Liberty

Posted on October 26, 2011 by elliewick

The Statue of Liberty is closing Friday for a year’s worth of repairs, which is the inspiration for this Wednesday photo. Friday is also the 125th anniversary of the dedication of the French gift by Pres. Grover Cleveland.  I have … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spotlight on Ohio: Franklin Park Conservatory

Posted on September 24, 2011 by elliewick

When I first started this blog I posted about places in Ohio I would like to visit. I have visited some of them since then, but there are still many places on my list. Now as my time here is … Continue reading →

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Postcard arrival: New Mexico and Russia

Posted on September 9, 2011 by elliewick

I received these strangely similar postcards a couple days apart. One is from New Mexico and shows a Michelin Man artwork. The other is of a monument for Russia’s Day of Victory on May 9. This postcard was sent from … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spotlight on Ohio: Hancock Historical Museum and the Back Street Festival

Posted on September 3, 2011 by elliewick

When I first started this blog I posted about places in Ohio I would like to visit. I have visited some of them since then, but there are still many places on my list. Now as my time here is … Continue reading →

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It’s a 106 miles to Chicago

Posted on August 26, 2011 by elliewick

Well, it’s really 280 miles to my friend’s apartment in Chicago, but there is a rest stop on the Indiana turnpike that is just about 106 miles away. I will be heading there tomorrow morning for my Labor Day weekend. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Chichen Itza’s El Castillo

Posted on August 17, 2011 by elliewick

My first real out-of-country adventures occurred in Mexico, on a family vacation to Cancun. When your mother was a Spanish teacher and knew Cancun before the massive development, and with a childhood of educational trips, it was clear we would … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Amsterdam

Posted on August 10, 2011 by elliewick

My final day in Amsterdam was a gloriously sunny day in April. I had been looking for a great bicycle shot my entire time in the Netherlands, and this was what I found.My trip, which was full of tulips, art … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Pickerel Creek

Posted on July 20, 2011 by elliewick

Last night, as I have the past three weeks, I drove past Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area, where I made a small side trip one night last summer on my way home from a weekend on the beach of Lake Erie. … Continue reading →

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