Category Archives: America

Bonobo Café, Albany NY

Posted on October 2, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Bonobos are seriously interesting primates, watch a documentary if you ever get the chance. I can’t even imagine how many times I’ve passed by the Bonobo Café [174 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12207] over the past eight years and with … Continue reading →

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Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

Posted on October 1, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I may in fact live in a bubble. I arrived at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site [32 Catherine St, Albany, NY 12202] and I was totally surprised to see it was packed! The hourly tour that was rolling around was filled, but … Continue reading →

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Crailo State Historic Site, Rensselaer

Posted on September 30, 2016 by julieovaltrades

There are many unfamiliar sounding words used for names of places in New York. We’re particularly accustomed to them near the Capital Region, for example: Rensselaer, Kinderhook, Voorheesville, and Crailo. Have you heard of Crailo? In Dutch it means Crow’s … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends in Bennington, VT

Posted on September 29, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Over my years in Upstate NY, I have driven through Bennington countless times to get into New England. It’s a charming little town full of surprises and quite the destination all on its own. Are you a Robert Frost enthusiast? … Continue reading →

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Bennington Battle Monument, Vermont

Posted on September 28, 2016 by julieovaltrades

After learning all about the Battle of Bennington, it was only natural to take a hop, skip, and a jump just under 10 miles over the border into Vermont to visit the commemorative Bennington Battle Monument [15 Monument Cir, Bennington, … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Upstate NY: Bennington, Saratoga, Ticonderoga

Posted on September 27, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Bennington Battlefield [Intersection of Route 67 + Caretaker’s Road, Walloomsac, NY 12090] The battle between forces of British General Burgoyne and militiamen under American General Stark clashed in Walloomsac NY in August of 1777. The British intended to gain American … Continue reading →

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Chincoteage National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia

Posted on September 26, 2016 by julieovaltrades

No one knows for sure how the wild ponies came to Assateague Island. Perhaps they were shipwrecked and swam to shore, or wandered away from early colonists, but they are descendants of domestic horses. Over 200-300 years have gone by … Continue reading →

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Mind Trap

Posted on September 26, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Still trying to guess that answer to yesterday’s Mind Trap? Well here it is: By using a magnifying glass and the sun’s rays you could burn through the string and consequently cause the ring to drop to the bottom of … Continue reading →

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Historic Jamestowne, Virginia

Posted on September 25, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Most young girls choose their favorite Disney princess, can you guess who mine was? “I look once more just around the river bend, beyond the shore, somewhere past the sea Don’t know what for, why do all my dreams extend, just … Continue reading →

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A day in Richmond, Virginia

Posted on September 24, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Sugar Shack Donuts, 1001 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA 23220 The best way to start your day off is with a half dozen donuts for breakfast (I am not responsible for any medical mishaps due to sugar rush!!!). Though there … Continue reading →

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