Prague Czech Republic

During my visit to Germany my sister suggested we drive to Prague, a quick two hours from out home base in Bavaria.  Berlin was at this point still on the top of my favorites list but I thought may as well because I’m not sure I’ll ever get back this way.  We stayed at theMichaelangelo Grand Hotelthat was absolutely fabulous. It is located within walking distance of some of the most breathtaking architecture I have ever seen.  Upon arrival they greeted us with refreshments, they also had private parking, twenty four hour reception and a bar close to the lobby.

After a good nights sleep we were out bright and early and walked until dark.  Two sights that we did not want to miss were the Medieval Astronomical Clock and the John Lennon wall.

The walk through the old city was surreal.  My sister commented…

From time to time I get “out of the swamps” of Coastal Carolina, Florida and Georgia and explore the “big city” parks.  Central Park in New York City is laid out over 843 acres and takes more than one visit to see it all.  Located on the Upper West to Upper East side of Manhattan this park has been enjoyed by millions since opening in 1859.  This urban oasis surrounded by skyscrapers offers greenspace, walking trails, lakes, trees, monuments, food trucks, artists, musicians, landmarks, carriage rides, tunnels, bridges, and a zoo.  Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, on what once was a swamp where black bears roamed, winter or summer the scenery is a delight.

 I began my walk at the Columbus Circle entrance and followed close to the Bethesda Walk

Central Park was the first landscaped park in America.

People movers

Strawberry Fields

Artists, Musicians, Just for…

Banks-Vernonia Trail, Oregon

For this week’s walk, I’m out of the swamp and into the forest. While visiting with my son in Portland Oregon, I got a big break from the hot humid weather and an opportunity to travel high above sea level.
The Banks-Vernonia trail is located approximately 26 miles west of Portland and follows a 21-mile path of a century old railway bed used by the lumber industry.  The tracks have been dismantled but old bridges still remain. The access point we logged on was in Buxton. I get very squeamish when I read about bears and cougars, I feel much more vulnerable to these fast-moving creatures than the swamp animals I’ve grown used to in Coastal Carolina and Georgia.

Uphill from here

I can’t get enough of the “greenery”, wildflowers and cold water streams. The path has an easy walking surface but be prepared for steep hills.

Jay Wolf Nature Trail

Living on the coast offers many adventures and the chance to get a peek at wildlife in their natural habitat.  But on this day, my only plan was to have barbeque lunch in Sandfly, Georgia.

With the record-breaking temperature of 80 º, I put on my sandals to give my toes a break from socks and sneakers.  After a delicious lunch, I just had to stay outdoors and enjoy the day.  Minutes from Sandfly is Skidaway Island which has a state park and the University of Georgia Center for Marine Education Center.  There are an aquarium and a walking trail with a 1/2 mile path and a 1-mile path.  Even with the sandals, I decided on the 1-mile walk.  The 1/2 mile path has a rubber-like mat along the path.  The next half mile is a dirt trail and the ants and other bugs got to my toes.

Some…

Skidaway Island State Park-Savannah Georgia

Keep a keen eye open for critters and bring the bug repellent 🙂

Alice

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