Road-Striping Plans Draw Blacktip Islanders’ Ire Blacktip Island residents are protesting the government’s plan to paint lane lines on the island’s roads, including the one leading to the Caribbean island’s northern lighthouse. (photo courtesy of nas at wts wikivoyage) ...
The short 397 foot dock includes a 10,000LB boat lift, electric and city water at the dock, new pilings and a new walkway. Inside, this home offers a large and open floor plan with expansive views of the Bohicket. There is not a thought left behind as you enter through the grand ...
The current record-sized red cedar, dubbed the Cheewhat Giant, grows on the west coast of Vancouver Island, with a diameter of 5.85 metres. While another tree in Washington State is slightly wider, the Cheewhat Giant’s height and the spread of its crown make it the biggest-know...
As the years went by and the numbers of slaves increased, new laws were passed, piling on more restrictions. Import duties were placed on all slaves brought into the colony. The selling of oysters in New York by slaves was banned. The selling of rum and other strong liquors to slaves was...
one on each side of the mirror, and frowned so sternly at me all the time I was in, especially if I dared peep in the mirror, which was the only one in the house that didn't twist my face a little. I always wondered how Marilla dared houseclean that room. And now it's not ...
Rotted pilings beneath Outerbridge Crossing, with views of Perth Amboy, NJ. From St. George, ride the Staten Island Railroad to the end of the line and you’re only a short walk from the southernmost point in New York State, at the mouth of theArthur Kill. The name of the waterway st...
Spinzilla. For the second year, I’m spinning withTeam Louet North America. I’m so eager for the excuse to really focus my energies on spinning for a full week, I’ve been dying and carding and stockpiling wool for weeks. All that dyed wool is now baskets full of batts. It’s ...
Foundation Details: Pilings Levels: 1.5 Stories New Construction: No Property Age: 23 Roof: Shingle Levels or Stories: 1.0 Structure Type: A Utilities Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water Home Features Other Equipment: Water Heater: Electric, Appliances/Equip: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave - Buil...
As the island’s mayor told me, “We don’t want the type of tourists who come to do drugs, break bottles, drop their pants.” On our last morning, I walked the hillside around Skinopi Lodge as Georgiadou detailed her plans with the landscape architect Elli Pangalou, who did the grou...
I think the grey building on the left is the old mill which gives the place it’s name – now a private house. My route onwards is now along the B727. It is not a pleasant road to walk on. I must admit I expected traffic on the road to be light. It’s largely a loop road ...