Sunday, August 19, 2018

A Weekend To Remember


Robin and I had a wonderful long weekend. We rode up to Hudson, NY, which is where all the cool kids go. Proof of that is a cute, young couple of British actors we met at our B&B. In their early thirties, they live in NYC and took a train up to escape the city in Summer. We'll be looking for Chris in some TV commercials he made.

Our B&B, built in 1840, was lovely. Beautiful accomodations and charming hosts. They made us delicious breakfasts every day with herbs from their garden.

Hudson is full of artisans so Robin had a field day shopping for earrings. She ogled many hand-made pairs and, fortunately, selected ones that cost only 3-figures and not 4-figures. It was a close call.

Perhaps the best part of the trip was visiting Olana, a historic site combining art, history and nature. The most famous landscape painter of the 1800's, Frederick Edwin Church, was lucky enough to become rich during his lifetime and he built his dream-house in a spot offering the best views of upstate country. Church filled his house with artwork and artifacts collected while travelling around the world; much of it is rare Middle Eastern and Asian objects you seldom see here. The views were magnificent. Pics below.

Fate smiled on us when, after touring Connecticut backroads today, we slid onto the Bridgeport ferry one minute before it set sail. Ferries often give preferential treatment to motorcycles (we were pulled ahead of a long line of cars) because they can squeeze us in spots no car can fit. A perfect way to end a perfect trip!























11 comments:

  1. I wish I could see all the earrings! Sounds wonderful :)

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  2. Such great pictures, it sounds like a lovely trip!

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  3. I've seen the short version on your facebook and waited for full post! Definitely it was a weekend to remember!

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  4. Your weekend sounds thoroughly enjoyable and you're both looking totally relaxed! xxx

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  5. Ha ha! Love that sign ; P


    Looks like a wonderful weekend with brilliant weather. Nice that Robin was able to join you this time.

    Suzanne
    http://www.suzannecarillo.com

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  6. These are great pictures. I love the quote: "The best things in life are free and the second best are very, very expensive" Hahaa :D That is awesome. B&B, Olana, Church and Connecticut. Seems like you had lots of fun. This is so nice. :D

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  7. These photos are absolutely adorable! I am so glad that you guys had a great time :)

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  8. I too would like to see the earrings! I am glad you both had a lovely time there. x

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  9. What a gorgeous place- and perfect to escape for a summer weekend getaway!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  10. OMGoodness!!!! That house took my breath away! I can just imagine doing a scrapbook get-a-way there ... Yep we can dream can't we!!!???

    So glad you and Robin got to do such a lovely trip together.

    Please show us the earrings Robin bought.

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  11. Oh you had me at the breakfast made with fresh herbs from the garden and the fact your b&b was from the 1800s - sounds like a place i'd stay.

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