tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25521576323795353382012-01-11T13:28:45.017-08:00Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.comBlogger781100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-35083087482348592382012-01-11T09:24:00.001-08:002012-01-11T09:32:09.454-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ItRjFv9BUw4/Tw3GOZEa_7I/AAAAAAAAQ-o/pWouB6_xHXY/s1600/IMG_0463.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 299px; height: 400px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696427054243446706" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ItRjFv9BUw4/Tw3GOZEa_7I/AAAAAAAAQ-o/pWouB6_xHXY/s400/IMG_0463.JPG" /></a>On 12/30/11 we had a home and office fire. Setness Tours has been operating out of the Residence Inn for nearly 2 weeks. As of Friday, 1/13/12 we will be in a temporary office until our home and office is rebuilt - hopefully by early fall.<br /><br />Continue to use our 2432 W. Benjamin Holt address for mail to Setness Tours.<br /><br />Below is the letter I wrote to the Stockton Record, which explains about the fire-<br /><br /><br />To the good Samaritan<br />who knocked on our door warning us that our house was ablaze; you truly saved our<br />lives. You woke my husband, called 911, and left before we got your name.<br />Please stop by and leave your name so the five people and one dog you saved can<br />thank you personally.<br /><br />Our home was lost to<br />an electrical fire that started when the laundry vent fan that was running overnight<br />overheated and started an attic fire. We have eleven working smoke detectors in<br />our house, but none in the attic. That allowed the fire to engulf the attic<br />before the smoke was forced down into the living area of our house, triggering<br />the smoke alarms. Every attic needs at least one smoke alarm.<br /><br />Yes the smoke alarms<br />were going by time the good Samaritan knocked, but not long enough to arouse us<br />to action from our sleep. Without the knock I particularly would not have had<br />time to get my 82 year-old mother-in-law with Parkinson’s disease who uses a<br />walker out of her bedroom before we would have been engulfed in poisonous<br />smoke.<br /><br />I am stupendously<br />overwhelmed by the herculean measures the Stockton Fire Department took to<br />preserve our personal property. During the blaze they threw fireproof tarps<br />over our photographs, records, and family antiques. In rooms which were gutted and<br />anything not so covered was lost, most everything of personal value was saved.<br />I had no idea firefighters work so hard to preserve personal property.<br /><br />It will be most of a<br />year before we will be able to return to our home, but everyone is safe and our<br />records and family memories are preserved. This is a life changing event for my<br />family, but one that teaches us what is important in life. Thank you to our<br />friends who have reached out to us, to the Stockton Fire Department who was<br />simply unbelievable during this emergency, and the good Samaritan whose name I<br />do not know.<br /><br />In particular we will<br />always owe a debt to the firefighters who were injured in the blaze. I cannot<br />imagine what it must be like to cut into a roof when the fire inches below is<br />fighting to get out. We gratefully thank you for the risks you take every day.<br /><br />Katherine Setness<br /><br />On behalf of Wayne,<br />Katherine, Marc, Diana, JoAnn &amp; Taffy<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-3508308748234859238?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-12424636997282898732011-08-15T10:20:00.000-07:002011-08-15T10:26:35.016-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vD6Qke7G08s/TklVlyW77gI/AAAAAAAAPts/Z2Ot8pyhH8c/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 299px; height: 400px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641134115919752706" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vD6Qke7G08s/TklVlyW77gI/AAAAAAAAPts/Z2Ot8pyhH8c/s400/015.JPG" /></a>Newport Beach was a bit overcastin the morning, but was bright and beautiful by afternoon.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zdm7OcIOjc4/TklVlpVi4VI/AAAAAAAAPtk/pP9idK0LL3k/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 299px; height: 400px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641134113497997650" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zdm7OcIOjc4/TklVlpVi4VI/AAAAAAAAPtk/pP9idK0LL3k/s400/014.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LKU2FLp8fME/TklVlLF4AOI/AAAAAAAAPtc/V65_bGkXrjo/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 299px; height: 400px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641134105379209442" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LKU2FLp8fME/TklVlLF4AOI/AAAAAAAAPtc/V65_bGkXrjo/s400/004.JPG" /></a>We visited Mission San Luis Rey, near Oceanside.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FyMJsmAecK8/TklVk2btZHI/AAAAAAAAPtU/J1i4Gwp3Z1U/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 299px; height: 400px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641134099833644146" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FyMJsmAecK8/TklVk2btZHI/AAAAAAAAPtU/J1i4Gwp3Z1U/s400/012.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-1242463699728289873?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-21212535483100014892011-08-15T10:08:00.000-07:002011-08-15T10:20:07.146-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U2os47zbsn4/TklTD4G6bEI/AAAAAAAAPtI/o4bIyzpajdE/s1600/017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 400px; height: 299px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641131334324350018" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U2os47zbsn4/TklTD4G6bEI/AAAAAAAAPtI/o4bIyzpajdE/s400/017.JPG" /></a>A wonderful dinner before our evening at the Pageant.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h36XHwxHi1g/TklTDkbjXII/AAAAAAAAPtA/_YyJJlpAHaE/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 299px; height: 400px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641131329042209922" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h36XHwxHi1g/TklTDkbjXII/AAAAAAAAPtA/_YyJJlpAHaE/s400/016.JPG" /></a></div><div>The restaurant had great natural areas. Here members of the Springfield Travel Club pose for a picture. Notice how accidentally color coordinated they are.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vIKZ3YzuFs4/TklTDdsoi6I/AAAAAAAAPs4/l0cfk5u4L4o/s1600/025.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 299px; height: 400px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641131327234804642" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vIKZ3YzuFs4/TklTDdsoi6I/AAAAAAAAPs4/l0cfk5u4L4o/s400/025.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div>The Getty Museum's architecture is outstanding from every angle.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6CRu07m091I/TklTC90qfiI/AAAAAAAAPsw/4UXRtHA7lyI/s1600/023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 299px; height: 400px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641131318678552098" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6CRu07m091I/TklTC90qfiI/AAAAAAAAPsw/4UXRtHA7lyI/s400/023.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div>Jan &amp; Nancy at the Getty (there were 4 Nancys on the trip)</div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-2121253548310001489?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-38933045785677740322011-08-15T09:49:00.000-07:002011-08-15T10:07:21.277-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lIaO2aDmcQg/TklO0YaSDYI/AAAAAAAAPsk/FlSdskL9VvA/s1600/026.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 400px; height: 299px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641126670071106946" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lIaO2aDmcQg/TklO0YaSDYI/AAAAAAAAPsk/FlSdskL9VvA/s400/026.JPG" /></a>The Getty Museum's gardens are very architectual, including this formal hedge<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dtkP7UGg0yg/TklO0GML8pI/AAAAAAAAPsc/L1m0YRNcX8o/s1600/Laguna%2B296.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641126665180148370" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dtkP7UGg0yg/TklO0GML8pI/AAAAAAAAPsc/L1m0YRNcX8o/s400/Laguna%2B296.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QH_ZtUOPKh0/TklOz7LlPBI/AAAAAAAAPsU/WR2NmaWE7XI/s1600/043.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 400px; height: 299px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641126662224821266" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QH_ZtUOPKh0/TklOz7LlPBI/AAAAAAAAPsU/WR2NmaWE7XI/s400/043.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Becky &amp; Donna hanging out together.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Alice enjoying our Newport Harbor cruise.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Serving wine &amp; dinner onboard our cruise.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GXbLi13nanc/TklOznYugaI/AAAAAAAAPsM/37F3GyssrH0/s1600/038.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 400px; height: 299px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641126656911245730" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GXbLi13nanc/TklOznYugaI/AAAAAAAAPsM/37F3GyssrH0/s400/038.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-3893304578567774032?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-7539786670284763672011-08-02T14:25:00.000-07:002011-08-02T14:40:24.265-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LPJiuXoAqu8/TjhsTKXADOI/AAAAAAAAPpU/Q15ZQXFbZV8/s1600/winter.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 216px; height: 104px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636374010108316898" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LPJiuXoAqu8/TjhsTKXADOI/AAAAAAAAPpU/Q15ZQXFbZV8/s400/winter.jpg" /></a>The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal sequel finds the girls returning to their hometown for Betty Jean's company Christmas party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls must use their talent and creative ingenuity, plus some great holiday tunes to save the celebration. The result is, of course, marvelous!! A high energy treat guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Enjoy lunch at the Pine Tree Restaurant. </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFhKQI-Ar_0"><font color="#ff6600">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFhKQI-Ar_0</font></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-753978667028476367?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-85596836972335819882011-08-02T14:11:00.001-07:002011-08-02T14:22:05.266-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HTmIpX2aIPE/TjhoIl1Ej-I/AAAAAAAAPpI/oK1MHqUPXqg/s1600/christmans%2Btree.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 183px; height: 275px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636369430457126882" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HTmIpX2aIPE/TjhoIl1Ej-I/AAAAAAAAPpI/oK1MHqUPXqg/s400/christmans%2Btree.jpg" /></a>Enjoy one of Northern California's most treasured holiday traditions, Sacramento Capital Christian Center's Singing Christmas Tree. </div><div>The first half of the program features favorite Christmas carols performed by the 100-voice Capital Christian Center Choir, a 50 piece symphonic orchestra, the Capital Youth Chorale, and Capital Children's Chorale. The second half of the performance will tell the nativity story. Enjoy a hosted brunch at Brookfields. </div><div> </div><div> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw_fG5LsXX8&amp;feature=related"><font color="#ff6600">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw_fG5LsXX8&amp;feature=related</font></a></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-8559683697233581988?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-73234368712776293192011-08-02T12:38:00.000-07:002011-08-02T12:40:34.812-07:00<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aAiDdMiv2lA/TjhSetYZ6QI/AAAAAAAAPos/5QtKb3YDcB8/s1600/gallo%2Bcenter.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 283px; height: 178px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636345621185685762" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aAiDdMiv2lA/TjhSetYZ6QI/AAAAAAAAPos/5QtKb3YDcB8/s400/gallo%2Bcenter.jpg" /></a><font color="#ff6600" size="4">GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS</font><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-7323436871277629319?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-72320586975024115452011-08-02T12:30:00.000-07:002011-08-02T12:37:24.323-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OvRbQ3W4I1U/TjhQVLm_mLI/AAAAAAAAPog/01T6B35nT8I/s1600/BILL-COSBY_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 280px; height: 400px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636343258477992114" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OvRbQ3W4I1U/TjhQVLm_mLI/AAAAAAAAPog/01T6B35nT8I/s400/BILL-COSBY_2.jpg" /></a>Bill Cosby is an American national treasure whose warm, conversational humor transcends age, gender and cultural barriers as he spins side-splitting tales about the joys and struggles of everday life, making the mundane outrageously funny. Lunch at Barnwood Restaurant. <font color="#ff6600"> </font><a href="http://www.BillCosby.com"><font color="#ff6600">http://www.BillCosby.com</font></a><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-7232058697502411545?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-85749382526634256522011-08-02T12:13:00.000-07:002011-08-02T12:29:47.814-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TRJDXStjlVs/TjhPdVU_B0I/AAAAAAAAPoU/16QBdIuQfos/s1600/riverdance.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px; height: 227px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636342299014137666" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TRJDXStjlVs/TjhPdVU_B0I/AAAAAAAAPoU/16QBdIuQfos/s400/riverdance.jpg" /></a>A matinee performance of this spectacular fusion of dance, song, and music, woven from ancient Celtic mythology and historic Irish traditions. Riverdance has become one of the most popular dance performances of all time. Lunch at the Barnwood.<br /><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py2TiFsq9T0&amp;feature=related"><font color="#ff6600">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py2TiFsq9T0&amp;feature=related</font></a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-8574938252663425652?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-10042194021368959582011-08-02T11:52:00.000-07:002011-08-02T12:11:44.913-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ofGJ6yztJw4/TjhLZ65PRdI/AAAAAAAAPoI/HuX0bOx_mqE/s1600/my%2Bfair%2Blady.png"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 190px; height: 266px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636337842332321234" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ofGJ6yztJw4/TjhLZ65PRdI/AAAAAAAAPoI/HuX0bOx_mqE/s400/my%2Bfair%2Blady.png" /></a>Lerner and Loewe's beloved classic follows Eliza Doolittle's transformation from a coarse Cockney flower peddler to elegant lady under the tutorage of Professor Henry Higgins. Lunch at Canal Street Grill. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SV5hs8tY0Y"><font color="#ff6600">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SV5hs8tY0Y</font></a><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-1004219402136895958?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-72646483131236205622011-08-02T11:34:00.000-07:002011-08-02T11:51:18.812-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5cy3ux9gwM/TjhFTyLvvoI/AAAAAAAAPn8/5JY82kpo3kY/s1600/marvin.png"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 220px; height: 136px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636331139845045890" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5cy3ux9gwM/TjhFTyLvvoI/AAAAAAAAPn8/5JY82kpo3kY/s400/marvin.png" /></a>Marvin Hamlisch has won the Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, Golden Globe, Tony and Pulitzer Prize. He composed Chorus Line, adapted Joplin's music for <em>The Sting, </em>and music for 40 other motion picture including <em>The Way We Were, Sophie's Choice,</em> <em>Ordinary People, The Swimmer, Three Men and a Baby, Take</em> <em>the Money and Run, Bananas, Save the Tiger,</em> and his latest effort <em>"The Informant!",</em> starring Matt Damon, and directed by Steven Soderbergh. Dinner at Barnwood Restaurant. <a href="http://tickets.galloarts.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=2344"><font color="#ff6600">http://tickets.galloarts.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?</font><font color="#ff6600">p=2344</font></a> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-7264648313123620562?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-79772611083997411692011-08-02T11:27:00.001-07:002011-08-02T11:32:16.334-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YL-it15dQvI/TjhBvAzlpgI/AAAAAAAAPnw/p4jejsOMqns/s1600/j%2Bwinters.png"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 120px; height: 160px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636327209580209666" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YL-it15dQvI/TjhBvAzlpgI/AAAAAAAAPnw/p4jejsOMqns/s400/j%2Bwinters.png" /></a>Jonathan Winters is a one-man theatrical troupe. His improvisational genius instantly creates characters, voices, sound effects and stories to entertain his audiences. Jonathan Winters is more than a comedic genius. His wealth of creativity is also expressed through his brilliant work as a fine artist and his talent as a best selling author.</div><div> </div><div>Jonathan's personal quote: <em>"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it."<br /></em></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-7977261108399741169?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-21103576361294178312011-08-02T11:02:00.000-07:002011-08-02T11:03:29.489-07:00<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-syYoxJsPLNA/Tjg7sF1EgKI/AAAAAAAAPnM/CegiRfGmPmg/s1600/california%2Bmuical%2Btheater.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; height: 153px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636320562319229090" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-syYoxJsPLNA/Tjg7sF1EgKI/AAAAAAAAPnM/CegiRfGmPmg/s400/california%2Bmuical%2Btheater.png" /></a><font color="#ffff00" size="4">CALIFORNIA MUSICAL THEATER BROADWAY SERIES<br /></font><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-2110357636129417831?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-12367355469048583772011-08-02T10:29:00.000-07:002011-08-02T10:43:37.268-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gjBUy4VWUq8/Tjg0yUVG0II/AAAAAAAAPmo/55Uzv9enQHY/s1600/shrek.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 240px; height: 210px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636312972709515394" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gjBUy4VWUq8/Tjg0yUVG0II/AAAAAAAAPmo/55Uzv9enQHY/s400/shrek.jpg" /></a>It's the Broadway Musical about a lovable ogre who rescues a feisty princess, a motor-mouth donkey, a villain with a temper and a dozen other fairy tale misfits. Shrek's part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun. Lunch at Rio City Cafe. <a href="http://www.youtu.be/U78WUvmJQ5o">http://www.youtu.be/U78WUvmJQ5o</a> <br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-1236735546904858377?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-48665292522826913972011-08-02T10:17:00.000-07:002011-08-02T10:21:37.831-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aghd9UL7ocw/Tjgxf0ODNRI/AAAAAAAAPmc/USAQ4mQVaOE/s1600/rain.png"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 120px; height: 100px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636309356317455634" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aghd9UL7ocw/Tjgxf0ODNRI/AAAAAAAAPmc/USAQ4mQVaOE/s400/rain.png" /></a><br /><div>Direct from Broadway!! "Rain" masters every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome in this multi-media concert of early hits and later classics. Return to a time when all you needed was love. Lunch at McCormick &amp; Schmick's. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHKt3nF__Gw&amp;feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHKt3nF__Gw&amp;feature=related</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-4866529252282691397?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-19669262091471168102011-08-02T09:47:00.000-07:002011-08-02T10:04:29.922-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-egmnAGTmY2E/Tjgqri9PTDI/AAAAAAAAPmA/6IPKm5y_kf0/s1600/west%2Bside%2Bstory.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 222px; height: 227px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636301861260577842" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-egmnAGTmY2E/Tjgqri9PTDI/AAAAAAAAPmA/6IPKm5y_kf0/s400/west%2Bside%2Bstory.jpg" /></a>One of the most memorable musical and greatest love stories of all time, it changed Broadway with Jerome Robbins' choreography and Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's score. Lunch at River City Brewing Company.<br /><div><a href="http://broadwaywestsidestory.com/">http://broadwaywestsidestory.com/</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-1966926209147116810?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-85954203258846681672011-08-02T09:17:00.000-07:002011-08-02T09:44:00.796-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ox_FNNmfiRs/TjgluctQYeI/AAAAAAAAPl0/gKR2kqoAUd8/s1600/million%2Bdollarquartet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 160px; height: 256px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636296413564396002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ox_FNNmfiRs/TjgluctQYeI/AAAAAAAAPl0/gKR2kqoAUd8/s400/million%2Bdollarquartet.jpg" /></a>The hit Broadway Musical, inspired by the Sun Records recording session that brought together rock "n" roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. That legendary night comes to life in a tale of secrets, berayal and celebrations featuring the men's timeless hits. Enjoy a luncheon at 4th Street Grille.<br /><div><a href="http://www.spike.com/video-clips/2subpk/million-dollar-quartet-trailer">http://www.spike.com/video-clips/2subpk/million-dollar-quartet-trailer</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-8595420325884668167?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-81890756246896829902011-07-28T14:11:00.001-07:002011-07-28T14:20:21.605-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O43uGokaptU/TjHQtRqQpOI/AAAAAAAAPlc/PQtOEXNisiE/s1600/wicked.png"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 110px; height: 176px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634514085070546146" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O43uGokaptU/TjHQtRqQpOI/AAAAAAAAPlc/PQtOEXNisiE/s320/wicked.png" /></a><br /><div>Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz...one, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked follows these two unlikely friends as they grow into very different women...The Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Come and travel with Setness Tours to see this musical and enjoy a hosted luncheon onboard the Delta King.<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP6DX9lxlZ4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP6DX9lxlZ4</a> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-8189075624689682990?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-40133364945724403112011-07-28T08:46:00.001-07:002011-07-28T13:39:11.492-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jDTc_LdBR7o/TjGE77s3NSI/AAAAAAAAPkg/i3sdDy_LFI4/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px; height: 150px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634430773990208802" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jDTc_LdBR7o/TjGE77s3NSI/AAAAAAAAPkg/i3sdDy_LFI4/s200/001.JPG" /></a>July 27th was beautiful in San Francisco as we celebrated floral design at Flora Grubb nursery. Flora Grubb herself (yes that's her real name) spoke to us about garden solutions for small spaces, like the vertical garden at left.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YFrRHGr0XrM/TjGE7ZDcuzI/AAAAAAAAPkY/_y2Zp_98Zik/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px; height: 150px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634430764689701682" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YFrRHGr0XrM/TjGE7ZDcuzI/AAAAAAAAPkY/_y2Zp_98Zik/s200/003.JPG" /></a>Here's a repurposes Edsel automobile now serving as a giant planter.</div><div> </div><div>Lunch was at the wonderful Delancy Street Restaurant, part of Delancy Street Foundation, the largest self-help residential organization for people who have hit bottom to completely rebuild their lives. The people there are so passionate and tell their stories so honestly that we were all touched to support such an excellent organization. I highly recommend the restaurant.<br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ziSYrKTyr2I/TjGE7CfgMZI/AAAAAAAAPkQ/6vqdCNg9skE/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px; height: 150px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634430758633353618" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ziSYrKTyr2I/TjGE7CfgMZI/AAAAAAAAPkQ/6vqdCNg9skE/s200/013.JPG" /></a></div><div>Our last stop was at Golden Gate Park's Conservatory of Flowers which was hosting a special exhibit based on the book Wicked Plants: Botanical Rogues &amp; Assassins, a New York Times Bestseller.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MHmFvDlDDqM/TjGE6-6LBxI/AAAAAAAAPkI/o-rD53b8DqI/s1600/021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px; height: 150px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634430757671470866" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MHmFvDlDDqM/TjGE6-6LBxI/AAAAAAAAPkI/o-rD53b8DqI/s200/021.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tWvf1a94ImQ/TjGE6gKfoII/AAAAAAAAPkA/dSOoZUa9G6Y/s1600/027.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px; height: 150px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634430749418430594" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tWvf1a94ImQ/TjGE6gKfoII/AAAAAAAAPkA/dSOoZUa9G6Y/s200/027.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-4013336494572440311?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-8846019067546638582010-09-30T14:51:00.000-07:002010-09-30T15:03:46.524-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUHTOppTYI/AAAAAAAAJzk/D0uWPqfFb6Y/s1600/Ireland+2010+030.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522828544971459970" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUHTOppTYI/AAAAAAAAJzk/D0uWPqfFb6Y/s200/Ireland+2010+030.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Carolyn &amp; Elaine in a perfect picture spot. Wayne liked this view so well you will see he posed some of our other travelers here as well.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Judy &amp; Barb look a little more windblown than Carolyn &amp; Elaine.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUHSM9QT8I/AAAAAAAAJzc/07bqeH5D9Ms/s1600/Ireland+2010+032.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522828527336968130" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUHSM9QT8I/AAAAAAAAJzc/07bqeH5D9Ms/s200/Ireland+2010+032.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUHRokGJFI/AAAAAAAAJzU/y5HhDWY4XMA/s1600/Ireland+2010+041.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522828517567767634" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUHRokGJFI/AAAAAAAAJzU/y5HhDWY4XMA/s200/Ireland+2010+041.JPG" /></a> A typical Irish garden path.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUHRFT-q4I/AAAAAAAAJzM/Pns5Gr0g4P0/s1600/Ireland+2010+035.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522828508104928130" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUHRFT-q4I/AAAAAAAAJzM/Pns5Gr0g4P0/s200/Ireland+2010+035.JPG" /></a> Karen &amp; Maureen<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUHQtt8B-I/AAAAAAAAJzE/MK9GoDHWKV4/s1600/Ireland+2010+036.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522828501771356130" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUHQtt8B-I/AAAAAAAAJzE/MK9GoDHWKV4/s200/Ireland+2010+036.JPG" /></a> The Abbey's garden and outbuildings<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-884601906754663858?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-85337090821397731342010-09-30T14:41:00.000-07:002010-09-30T14:51:37.163-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUE84sX1nI/AAAAAAAAJy8/La1A7jtSgVQ/s1600/Ireland+2010+026.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522825962096940658" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUE84sX1nI/AAAAAAAAJy8/La1A7jtSgVQ/s200/Ireland+2010+026.JPG" /></a><br />Judy's loving the beautiful flowers that thrive in Ireland's weather which allows for the"Thousand Shades of Green."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUE8bHJCmI/AAAAAAAAJy0/9t9RkBQB1i4/s1600/Ireland+2010+022.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522825954156153442" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUE8bHJCmI/AAAAAAAAJy0/9t9RkBQB1i4/s200/Ireland+2010+022.JPG" /></a> After the first nights highlight pub crawl (where Wayne forgot to take pictures) we started the next day with a tour of Dublin and visit to Trinity College.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUE72d1AwI/AAAAAAAAJys/AFor50a-pR4/s1600/Ireland+2010+012.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522825944319197954" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUE72d1AwI/AAAAAAAAJys/AFor50a-pR4/s200/Ireland+2010+012.JPG" /></a> Maureen is enjoying the sunshine and beautiful church.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUE7jJGyFI/AAAAAAAAJyk/rICLhfb5ncA/s1600/Ireland+2010+017.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522825939132008530" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TKUE7jJGyFI/AAAAAAAAJyk/rICLhfb5ncA/s200/Ireland+2010+017.JPG" /></a> Trinity Cathedral<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-8533709082139773134?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-28299234350107507512010-09-17T14:03:00.001-07:002010-09-17T14:34:31.611-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPYAlk9YcI/AAAAAAAAJxw/n4eN8jr6VRk/s1600/264.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517991473057718722" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPYAlk9YcI/AAAAAAAAJxw/n4eN8jr6VRk/s200/264.JPG" /></a><br />We finished with a wine tasting at spectacular Chateau St. Jean, a beautiful winery with lovely gardens.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPYAMVWE_I/AAAAAAAAJxo/-FjoDjsDjkA/s1600/261.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517991466281341938" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPYAMVWE_I/AAAAAAAAJxo/-FjoDjsDjkA/s200/261.JPG" /></a> Our morning was spent at Canine Companions, the world's largest service dog training organization. They train dogs for the hearing impared, physically disabled, companion dogs and dogs used in physical therapy.<br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The Canine Companions campus was donated by the Charles Shultz family. Here I am with a statue of Snoopy.</div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPX_qRFg-I/AAAAAAAAJxg/ewhROW155qg/s1600/259.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517991457136673762" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPX_qRFg-I/AAAAAAAAJxg/ewhROW155qg/s200/259.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPX_LGv8VI/AAAAAAAAJxY/D-BLNcbeIzw/s1600/266.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517991448771817810" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPX_LGv8VI/AAAAAAAAJxY/D-BLNcbeIzw/s200/266.JPG" /></a><br />Chateau St. Jean is one of Sonoma County's most beautiful wineries. We enjoy an outdoor wine tasting.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPX-G_5I3I/AAAAAAAAJxQ/3SZFOIcrVZo/s1600/267.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517991430489449330" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPX-G_5I3I/AAAAAAAAJxQ/3SZFOIcrVZo/s200/267.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-2829923435010750751?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-75257544748130433662010-09-17T13:48:00.001-07:002010-09-17T14:03:05.445-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPU4xQfCSI/AAAAAAAAJxI/PxaqP-P0pp0/s1600/254.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517988040219232546" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPU4xQfCSI/AAAAAAAAJxI/PxaqP-P0pp0/s200/254.JPG" /></a><br />A trip to Sonoma County must include good California cuisine. We had dinner at the lovely Ca'Bianca, servine Italian cuisine in a lovingly restored Victorian home.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPU4AeXItI/AAAAAAAAJxA/kbQHVJca5b0/s1600/252.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517988027124097746" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPU4AeXItI/AAAAAAAAJxA/kbQHVJca5b0/s200/252.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPU3eyHq-I/AAAAAAAAJw4/o_4AYGAUuZ8/s1600/253.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517988018080164834" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPU3eyHq-I/AAAAAAAAJw4/o_4AYGAUuZ8/s200/253.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPU26n9dWI/AAAAAAAAJww/ig4gJMY_5LI/s1600/258.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517988008373876066" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPU26n9dWI/AAAAAAAAJww/ig4gJMY_5LI/s200/258.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /><br />Lunch was at the Vineyard Inn, with the world's best artichokes, locally sources seafood, organic beef and home raised vegetables.</div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPU2FMzt_I/AAAAAAAAJwo/4Fo6zd-SBMg/s1600/262.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517987994032912370" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPU2FMzt_I/AAAAAAAAJwo/4Fo6zd-SBMg/s200/262.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-7525754474813043366?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-69413223119782256512010-09-17T13:37:00.000-07:002010-09-17T13:48:24.094-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPSTFW2ryI/AAAAAAAAJwg/W4GNDGbdI1M/s1600/237.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517985193756372770" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPSTFW2ryI/AAAAAAAAJwg/W4GNDGbdI1M/s200/237.JPG" /></a><br />Fall on the California coast is spectacular. After a picnic in Point Reyes we visit Bodega Bay before driving along headlands to the Russian River.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPSSdRo6FI/AAAAAAAAJwY/3X8_EVNiX_w/s1600/236.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517985182997080146" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPSSdRo6FI/AAAAAAAAJwY/3X8_EVNiX_w/s200/236.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPSR5AoaBI/AAAAAAAAJwQ/xgTHnUsFcDo/s1600/246.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517985173262067730" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPSR5AoaBI/AAAAAAAAJwQ/xgTHnUsFcDo/s200/246.JPG" /></a> Fresh salt air, the sound of the surf, beautiful scenery, what could be better?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPSRXJPZfI/AAAAAAAAJwI/yj1GOtJzGOI/s1600/244.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517985164171372018" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPSRXJPZfI/AAAAAAAAJwI/yj1GOtJzGOI/s200/244.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPSQxWVWoI/AAAAAAAAJwA/20Xrnl14sHA/s1600/243.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517985154025740930" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TJPSQxWVWoI/AAAAAAAAJwA/20Xrnl14sHA/s200/243.JPG" /></a> Bill checks out a Great White Shark caught off Bodega Bay<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-6941322311978225651?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-25933457267610438752010-08-19T10:42:00.001-07:002010-08-19T10:47:23.484-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1tk7ys6hI/AAAAAAAAJB4/CK_pucnJdS0/s1600/4867621149_82374312e2_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507178400637053458" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1tk7ys6hI/AAAAAAAAJB4/CK_pucnJdS0/s200/4867621149_82374312e2_b.jpg" /></a><br />Miramonte is a delightful family-owner winery that provides a great experience - outdoor wine tasting, picnic luncheon in the gardens, and a tractor ride through the vineyard.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1tkl1ALyI/AAAAAAAAJBw/qmLocxu9U6Y/s1600/4874179680_4cc7c73c42_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507178394741124898" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1tkl1ALyI/AAAAAAAAJBw/qmLocxu9U6Y/s200/4874179680_4cc7c73c42_b.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1tkZCOdkI/AAAAAAAAJBo/C6-FaXuWEmg/s1600/4867621379_2f0d51dd74_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507178391306925634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1tkZCOdkI/AAAAAAAAJBo/C6-FaXuWEmg/s200/4867621379_2f0d51dd74_b.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1tkKeU0pI/AAAAAAAAJBg/jHJvG0jrFp8/s1600/4867615939_1b58048f73_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507178387398251154" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1tkKeU0pI/AAAAAAAAJBg/jHJvG0jrFp8/s200/4867615939_1b58048f73_b.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-2593345726761043875?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-46050680724082084872010-08-19T10:13:00.001-07:002010-08-19T10:42:37.773-07:0097 year-old Bob Porovich was our docent at the Serbian Orthodox Church<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1nqybn5BI/AAAAAAAAJBY/kL0Fdf9XnBc/s1600/4873550763_b0473efbf7_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507171904133784594" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1nqybn5BI/AAAAAAAAJBY/kL0Fdf9XnBc/s200/4873550763_b0473efbf7_b.jpg" /></a>. During WWII he worked as an engineer in the Pacific building airstrips for McArthur. When I asked a question about the church's religious icons he replied "enough about that, now more about me." Bob is an original and the very best person to give the history of the church.<br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The church's exterior.</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1nqQcNHxI/AAAAAAAAJBQ/MwCZhR3-F9g/s1600/4874159594_3113285126_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507171895009419026" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1nqQcNHxI/AAAAAAAAJBQ/MwCZhR3-F9g/s200/4874159594_3113285126_b.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Olive oil tasting in Copperopolis. Unlike wine, olive oil does not improve with age. Buy California extra virgin olive oil to get the freshest.</div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1nqF4Ac9I/AAAAAAAAJBI/hasMG9QIjd8/s1600/4874170686_b9dc0d40aa_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507171892173239250" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1nqF4Ac9I/AAAAAAAAJBI/hasMG9QIjd8/s200/4874170686_b9dc0d40aa_b.jpg" /></a><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div>Ed Rich explains the differences in taste by variety of olive as well as his recipe for lemon olive oil - 3 tons of olives to 1 ton of meyer lemons.</div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1npxhnqiI/AAAAAAAAJBA/Hj8pX00miNU/s1600/4868234188_9f94cfe9d3_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 158px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507171886710630946" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1npxhnqiI/AAAAAAAAJBA/Hj8pX00miNU/s200/4868234188_9f94cfe9d3_b.jpg" /></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-4605068072408208487?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-46971026356828036382010-08-19T10:03:00.001-07:002010-08-19T10:13:22.724-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1kkZtGznI/AAAAAAAAJA4/cYNWmtcxCUE/s1600/4873552241_08b443a86e_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507168495882129010" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1kkZtGznI/AAAAAAAAJA4/cYNWmtcxCUE/s200/4873552241_08b443a86e_b.jpg" /></a><br />Relaxing at the hotel before the performance.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The scenery changes from the agricultural valley to rolling oak-covered hills to the pines of the Sierra Nevada.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1kkHUWN3I/AAAAAAAAJAw/vWtnZjN_pg0/s1600/4874147804_75f7d3a8bd_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507168490946443122" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1kkHUWN3I/AAAAAAAAJAw/vWtnZjN_pg0/s200/4874147804_75f7d3a8bd_b.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Broadway Pops performance is a highlight of a wonderful and diverse festival.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1kjw9NkLI/AAAAAAAAJAo/Ipo9j8XSwzc/s1600/4874165886_18576cc25e_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507168484943827122" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1kjw9NkLI/AAAAAAAAJAo/Ipo9j8XSwzc/s200/4874165886_18576cc25e_b.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The festival features a nice display of local artists, wine tasting and tables and chairs to relax in the clean mountain air.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1kjc7-5sI/AAAAAAAAJAg/qOCtpeQSUGA/s1600/4874156896_626295fd17_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507168479569962690" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1kjc7-5sI/AAAAAAAAJAg/qOCtpeQSUGA/s200/4874156896_626295fd17_b.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-4697102635682803638?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-39747043567314289582010-08-19T09:55:00.000-07:002010-08-19T10:03:16.428-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1iyN-0GrI/AAAAAAAAJAY/mo5xtVKC3iI/s1600/4868225868_9171465909_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 133px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507166534230088370" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1iyN-0GrI/AAAAAAAAJAY/mo5xtVKC3iI/s200/4868225868_9171465909_b.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Marge visits the 3 month old clydesdale colt. All draft horses have their tails docked so they don't get caught in the rigging.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1ix7H_kDI/AAAAAAAAJAQ/Tj7IYQEpQho/s1600/4867611597_b4c25235d1_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507166529168314418" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1ix7H_kDI/AAAAAAAAJAQ/Tj7IYQEpQho/s200/4867611597_b4c25235d1_b.jpg" /></a><br />Jim says hello to this spectacular stallion.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Several of the ranch hands were raised in Amish families where they gained lots of practice working with draft horses. Here a pair are put through their paces learning to match their gait.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1ixSby9VI/AAAAAAAAJAI/3RudRsczgGk/s1600/4873528649_54803b4bb3_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507166518245520722" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1ixSby9VI/AAAAAAAAJAI/3RudRsczgGk/s200/4873528649_54803b4bb3_b.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1ixCusVII/AAAAAAAAJAA/T5l5x3ta05Q/s1600/4868225868_9171465909_b.jpg"></a> <div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1iw-a3osI/AAAAAAAAI_4/h8VjZLU8YdU/s1600/4867609031_075b71632a_b.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 133px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507166512872923842" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TG1iw-a3osI/AAAAAAAAI_4/h8VjZLU8YdU/s200/4867609031_075b71632a_b.jpg" /></a> Margaret and Becky on the buggy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-3974704356731428958?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-13694344386385581542010-08-17T08:55:00.000-07:002010-08-17T09:08:36.715-07:00Joe &amp; Jean e-mailed us some of their Alaska pictures. More are available on in the Alaska folder on our website. Here they enjoy the train ride from Denali to Anchorage.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqxYaGYgOI/AAAAAAAAI2A/_EFH0mjX8t8/s1600/DSC_0213.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 133px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506408527294922978" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqxYaGYgOI/AAAAAAAAI2A/_EFH0mjX8t8/s200/DSC_0213.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div>Joe spent time on the platform between cars to capture photos without having to shoot between the glass. The air was fresh and had that wonderful forest scent.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqxX5Z1slI/AAAAAAAAI14/eYF9qX1Fh7c/s1600/DSC_0209.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506408518518157906" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqxX5Z1slI/AAAAAAAAI14/eYF9qX1Fh7c/s200/DSC_0209.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div> </div><div>These newborn Husky puppies are so small their eyes have not yet opened.</div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqxXgkK6EI/AAAAAAAAI1w/aolC-J7DxDM/s1600/DSC_0098.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506408511850604610" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqxXgkK6EI/AAAAAAAAI1w/aolC-J7DxDM/s200/DSC_0098.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Joe &amp; Jean cuddle a larger pup, which looks like he would prefer to be running instead of interacting with visitors.</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqxXWjRgjI/AAAAAAAAI1o/8z5aiqBmnU0/s1600/DSC_0096.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506408509162488370" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqxXWjRgjI/AAAAAAAAI1o/8z5aiqBmnU0/s200/DSC_0096.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div>We passed the Palin home on the lake in Wasilla.</div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqxXNddntI/AAAAAAAAI1g/8I5B1drOr94/s1600/DSC_0226.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506408506722197202" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqxXNddntI/AAAAAAAAI1g/8I5B1drOr94/s200/DSC_0226.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-1369434438638558154?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-58959357099219563352010-08-17T08:44:00.000-07:002011-07-28T13:39:11.506-07:00<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqvdb6CuoI/AAAAAAAAI1Y/jhdTP0q81Fs/s1600/DSC_0117.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506406414656125570" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqvdb6CuoI/AAAAAAAAI1Y/jhdTP0q81Fs/s200/DSC_0117.JPG" /></a> Alaska travelers Joe &amp; Jean DiSessa e-mailed us trip photos which we have added to the Alaska album on our website. </div> <br /><div> <br /><div><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506406409714621490" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqvdJf5XDI/AAAAAAAAI1Q/spvVb1F3QLA/s200/DSC_0209.JPG" /> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div>Here Joe &amp; Jean enjoy the train ride in the dome car from Denali to Anchorage, a beautiful route.<br /><br /></div> <br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqvc869LpI/AAAAAAAAI1I/Z06QixSFTA0/s1600/DSC_0213.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 133px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506406406338457234" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqvc869LpI/AAAAAAAAI1I/Z06QixSFTA0/s200/DSC_0213.JPG" /></a><br /></div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div><br /><br /> </div> <br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqvcVAUDdI/AAAAAAAAI1A/zLGloRY-Mek/s1600/DSC_0226.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506406395623509458" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqvcVAUDdI/AAAAAAAAI1A/zLGloRY-Mek/s200/DSC_0226.JPG" /></a> We passed right through Wasilla and caught a glimpse of the Palin home.<br /><br /></div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div><br /><br /> </div> <br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqvb_LaIxI/AAAAAAAAI04/e1zfv03qENM/s1600/DSC_0105.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506406389764465426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TGqvb_LaIxI/AAAAAAAAI04/e1zfv03qENM/s200/DSC_0105.JPG" /></a> Our visit to Husky Homestead was a trip highlight.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-5895935709921956335?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-37758363538887973952010-08-02T10:14:00.000-07:002010-08-02T10:31:50.288-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb9ZhLVXgI/AAAAAAAAIcY/8LWYJPmg_8E/s1600/CIMG3454.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500862609724104194" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb9ZhLVXgI/AAAAAAAAIcY/8LWYJPmg_8E/s200/CIMG3454.JPG" /></a><br />Alaska's wildflowers were peaking in mid July. Summer comes sometime in May and leaves by September, so there is an exuberant bursting during the summer season. Our trip to Denali was so filled with wildlife because the berries were ripe.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb9ZcY8d0I/AAAAAAAAIcQ/RIF4RpIE9ck/s1600/CIMG3458.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500862608439015234" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb9ZcY8d0I/AAAAAAAAIcQ/RIF4RpIE9ck/s200/CIMG3458.JPG" /></a><br />A Native American artist at work on totem poles.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb9YywjgsI/AAAAAAAAIcI/VKOT_exe0RY/s1600/CIMG3459.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500862597263753922" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb9YywjgsI/AAAAAAAAIcI/VKOT_exe0RY/s200/CIMG3459.JPG" /></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /> </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb9Yfv0DUI/AAAAAAAAIcA/bx0OmnkoXdY/s1600/CIMG3462.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500862592160369986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb9Yfv0DUI/AAAAAAAAIcA/bx0OmnkoXdY/s200/CIMG3462.JPG" /></a> Our flight home featured a beautiful view of Mt. Rainier<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-3775836353888797395?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-59415632293322095792010-08-02T10:02:00.000-07:002010-08-02T10:14:12.832-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb6362h_WI/AAAAAAAAIb4/7UxgZC1wMNU/s1600/CIMG3388.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500859833477365090" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb6362h_WI/AAAAAAAAIb4/7UxgZC1wMNU/s200/CIMG3388.JPG" /></a> Inga Shuler in the tundra.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb63sYQb5I/AAAAAAAAIbw/Uy0BbRhfVos/s1600/CIMG3387.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500859829592289170" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb63sYQb5I/AAAAAAAAIbw/Uy0BbRhfVos/s200/CIMG3387.JPG" /></a><br />Caribou silhoutted against the ridgeline.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb63HRplGI/AAAAAAAAIbo/Ej3cCaYsy3s/s1600/CIMG3400.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500859819632464994" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb63HRplGI/AAAAAAAAIbo/Ej3cCaYsy3s/s200/CIMG3400.JPG" /></a><br />Andrew and Diana check out the weight of moose antlers. You know when the moose sheds his antlers it's gotta feel good - try taking 50 pounds of weight off your head.<br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-5941563229332209579?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-16644435750276255922010-08-02T09:49:00.001-07:002010-08-02T10:02:16.511-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb3_fNZ60I/AAAAAAAAIbg/ght_ENKUa1s/s1600/CIMG3383.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500856664961182530" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb3_fNZ60I/AAAAAAAAIbg/ght_ENKUa1s/s200/CIMG3383.JPG" /></a><br />We saw 10 different grizzly bears during our day in Denali, none cuter than mama and her twins.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb3-_C-FdI/AAAAAAAAIbY/ck7Vv7JCje4/s1600/CIMG3380.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500856656327480786" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb3-_C-FdI/AAAAAAAAIbY/ck7Vv7JCje4/s200/CIMG3380.JPG" /></a><br />How close were the bears? One sauntered across the road directly in front of our bus. This mama bear was not crazy about our presence, so when we were in line for the restrooms she came up out of the riverbeds and we were all herded back onto the bus. This is her world, we just live in it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb3-r0kI7I/AAAAAAAAIbQ/FMHMmHEsqs8/s1600/CIMG3372.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500856651166786482" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb3-r0kI7I/AAAAAAAAIbQ/FMHMmHEsqs8/s200/CIMG3372.JPG" /></a> We also saw Dall Sheep, caribou, marmots moose and a variety of other critters.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb3-NRoLsI/AAAAAAAAIbI/SxkL0ZYdMsk/s1600/CIMG3361.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500856642967187138" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFb3-NRoLsI/AAAAAAAAIbI/SxkL0ZYdMsk/s200/CIMG3361.JPG" /></a> This squirrel is on the lookout in front of Alaska Fireweed. It is said that when the top of the fireweed finished blooming it is 6 weeks to winter.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-1664443575027625592?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-61659694008361499232010-08-02T09:28:00.000-07:002010-08-02T09:49:16.416-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbzfcOVa0I/AAAAAAAAIbA/cvPWMRNLBN8/s1600/CIMG3309.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500851716357450562" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbzfcOVa0I/AAAAAAAAIbA/cvPWMRNLBN8/s200/CIMG3309.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We visited the kennels &amp; traning ground for Jeff King's sled dog team. The first thing they did was let us hold some of their puppies.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Most of the pups were friendly, but some were very wiggly. You definitely had to keep you eye on them at all times.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbzeyQfeYI/AAAAAAAAIa4/GSpQJQVDf2U/s1600/CIMG3300.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500851705092209026" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbzeyQfeYI/AAAAAAAAIa4/GSpQJQVDf2U/s200/CIMG3300.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbzeqVuieI/AAAAAAAAIaw/kOABvFkeq2o/s1600/CIMG3298.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500851702966684130" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbzeqVuieI/AAAAAAAAIaw/kOABvFkeq2o/s200/CIMG3298.JPG" /></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /> </div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbzeAY0FaI/AAAAAAAAIao/JwWwLtBWSYI/s1600/CIMG3295.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500851691705341346" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbzeAY0FaI/AAAAAAAAIao/JwWwLtBWSYI/s200/CIMG3295.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Patricia's pup loved the velcro on her jacket.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /> </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbzdvetzkI/AAAAAAAAIag/X5A2TBs1_KI/s1600/CIMG3290.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500851687166692930" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbzdvetzkI/AAAAAAAAIag/X5A2TBs1_KI/s200/CIMG3290.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div> </div><div>Diana was in 7th Heaven</div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-6165969400836149923?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-69823635134040152902010-08-02T09:03:00.000-07:002010-08-02T09:28:18.870-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbtAPlb2MI/AAAAAAAAIaY/DCuwFlm7lfQ/s1600/CIMG3276.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500844583318968514" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbtAPlb2MI/AAAAAAAAIaY/DCuwFlm7lfQ/s200/CIMG3276.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Andrew &amp; I check out a variety of pelts<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbs_hsBXPI/AAAAAAAAIaQ/N5vwqQD7aaE/s1600/CIMG3274.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500844570998562034" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbs_hsBXPI/AAAAAAAAIaQ/N5vwqQD7aaE/s200/CIMG3274.JPG" /></a> This recreates an Athabascan Village after contact with trappers. Befor the 1900s the Athabascan were more nomadic, following the caribou herds.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is the smart way to fish - a fish wheel that employs the current and a basket system to automatically scoop us the fish. The salmon are then smoke cured. Now a brine of salt and sugar is used to increase the flavor - wonderful stuff.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbs_CDJPFI/AAAAAAAAIaI/DJfT-W7rAlU/s1600/CIMG3269.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500844562505612370" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbs_CDJPFI/AAAAAAAAIaI/DJfT-W7rAlU/s200/CIMG3269.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The river cruise passed Dave Monson's kennels. We shopped fo view how sled dogs are trained in the summer, but pulling ATVs.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbs-g83QSI/AAAAAAAAIaA/PAFYteO9EOI/s1600/CIMG3263.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500844553620898082" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbs-g83QSI/AAAAAAAAIaA/PAFYteO9EOI/s200/CIMG3263.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbs-Iar0hI/AAAAAAAAIZ4/GPquYmwZw3c/s1600/CIMG3259.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500844547035091474" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFbs-Iar0hI/AAAAAAAAIZ4/GPquYmwZw3c/s200/CIMG3259.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-6982363513404015290?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-245215447280027162010-08-02T08:58:00.001-07:002011-07-28T13:39:11.518-07:00<div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-24521544728002716?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-56045728410867394002010-07-30T19:37:00.000-07:002010-07-30T19:46:46.254-07:00During our cruise a float plane landed alongside the boat.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFON2jlAh8I/AAAAAAAAIZw/tjid9MsrcZA/s1600/CIMG3258.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499895538352424898" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFON2jlAh8I/AAAAAAAAIZw/tjid9MsrcZA/s200/CIMG3258.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFON2Io0QLI/AAAAAAAAIZo/uVLXvmiKANI/s1600/CIMG3251.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499895531120640178" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFON2Io0QLI/AAAAAAAAIZo/uVLXvmiKANI/s200/CIMG3251.JPG" /></a> Dave Croft enjoys one of Alaska's wonderful beers<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFON11nhmqI/AAAAAAAAIZg/fSC9mSC9Y0M/s1600/CIMG3249.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499895526014950050" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFON11nhmqI/AAAAAAAAIZg/fSC9mSC9Y0M/s200/CIMG3249.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Pat Croft samples a caribou hot dog.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFON1a8at1I/AAAAAAAAIZY/yGcPLm3AkY0/s1600/CIMG3240.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499895518854821714" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFON1a8at1I/AAAAAAAAIZY/yGcPLm3AkY0/s200/CIMG3240.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Linda &amp; Mary Beth under Fairbanks archway of Moose and Caribou Antlers. What is the difference between horns and antlers! Antlers are shed each years while horns are kept for life.</div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-5604572841086739400?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-52905492498241272772010-07-30T19:27:00.001-07:002010-07-30T19:36:39.612-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFOKlXqD57I/AAAAAAAAIZQ/Oc76RD0ERqM/s1600/CIMG3226.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499891944559732658" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFOKlXqD57I/AAAAAAAAIZQ/Oc76RD0ERqM/s200/CIMG3226.JPG" /></a> Fairbanks is the jumping off point for bush Alaska, 95% of Alaska's land mass with only 25% of its people.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFOKkzFl_2I/AAAAAAAAIZI/1dESHka4fGs/s1600/CIMG3233.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499891934743101282" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFOKkzFl_2I/AAAAAAAAIZI/1dESHka4fGs/s200/CIMG3233.JPG" /></a> One of the joys of this trip was bringing my youngest child - 11 year old Diana and my second child, 22 year old Andrew.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFOKkXnWKOI/AAAAAAAAIZA/_P7k4YNyGtQ/s1600/CIMG3220.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499891927368476898" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFOKkXnWKOI/AAAAAAAAIZA/_P7k4YNyGtQ/s200/CIMG3220.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Native cultures were well represented at the University of Fairbanks museum<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFOKj8QUi6I/AAAAAAAAIY4/KtH_85uwTaE/s1600/CIMG3224.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499891920024144802" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFOKj8QUi6I/AAAAAAAAIY4/KtH_85uwTaE/s200/CIMG3224.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Mary is next to a stuffed bear, but we saw 10 live grizzleys in Denali National Park.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFOKjcQmTkI/AAAAAAAAIYw/FhHd61Wl09E/s1600/CIMG3221.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499891911435374146" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TFOKjcQmTkI/AAAAAAAAIYw/FhHd61Wl09E/s200/CIMG3221.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Patricia Voss checks out the Alaska pipeline.<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-5290549249824127277?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-40215097306714670002010-06-23T13:32:00.001-07:002010-06-23T13:38:32.755-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJv85eDxyI/AAAAAAAAIXY/MbLQFvj9r_U/s1600/IMG_5363.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486070388100417314" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJv85eDxyI/AAAAAAAAIXY/MbLQFvj9r_U/s200/IMG_5363.JPG" /></a> The Palace Hotel's Garden Court Restaurant is one of the most beautiful dining places in California.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJv8P06_LI/AAAAAAAAIXQ/ya1zmCbqfTY/s1600/IMG_5372.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486070376922021042" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJv8P06_LI/AAAAAAAAIXQ/ya1zmCbqfTY/s200/IMG_5372.JPG" /></a> The Gilded Age opulence and wonderful service make dining here a real treat.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJv7jGODgI/AAAAAAAAIXI/6xUbJ6Dtm4Y/s1600/IMG_5364.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486070364914978306" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJv7jGODgI/AAAAAAAAIXI/6xUbJ6Dtm4Y/s200/IMG_5364.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJv7JlH-EI/AAAAAAAAIXA/ix07Wu3TtZk/s1600/IMG_5371.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486070358065281090" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJv7JlH-EI/AAAAAAAAIXA/ix07Wu3TtZk/s200/IMG_5371.JPG" /></a> The fresh fruit section featured some of the biggest berries I've ever seen.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJv6QDCkOI/AAAAAAAAIW4/_4b8IZ9BwLw/s1600/IMG_5368.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486070342621499618" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJv6QDCkOI/AAAAAAAAIW4/_4b8IZ9BwLw/s200/IMG_5368.JPG" /></a> After breakfast we took a guided tour of the hotel, and other historic buildings along Market before sampling Cow Girl Creamery cheeses and Acme Bakery breads at the gourmet markets of the San Francisco Ferry Building.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-4021509730671467000?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-44023570369992675142010-06-23T13:27:00.001-07:002010-06-23T13:32:27.094-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJushJ83FI/AAAAAAAAIWw/ptc_H-e_zpo/s1600/IMG_5386.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486069007184092242" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJushJ83FI/AAAAAAAAIWw/ptc_H-e_zpo/s200/IMG_5386.JPG" /></a> San Francisco has so many beautiful architectural details. We visited the murals in the historic post office that has been preserved as part of the modern Rincon Center.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJurrbToxI/AAAAAAAAIWo/o49-rks9b8U/s1600/IMG_5387.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486068992761373458" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJurrbToxI/AAAAAAAAIWo/o49-rks9b8U/s200/IMG_5387.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJurM1vJeI/AAAAAAAAIWg/9CHuSKRzli0/s1600/IMG_5381.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486068984550729186" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJurM1vJeI/AAAAAAAAIWg/9CHuSKRzli0/s200/IMG_5381.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJuqbNm9VI/AAAAAAAAIWY/YT_YM22-dqw/s1600/IMG_5383.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486068971229082962" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TCJuqbNm9VI/AAAAAAAAIWY/YT_YM22-dqw/s200/IMG_5383.JPG" /></a> The Flood Building is a graceful flatiron building once owned by James Flood of Comstock Lode fame.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-4402357036999267514?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-19629531876541367032010-06-11T09:15:00.001-07:002010-06-11T09:20:45.429-07:00What an exquisite experience we had at Kendall Jackson, where we tasted 7 different wines, each paired with food to enhance the wine.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBJhjFdEeBI/AAAAAAAAIWQ/DORbbeQT1-4/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481550951850735634" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBJhjFdEeBI/AAAAAAAAIWQ/DORbbeQT1-4/s200/011.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBJhimugk1I/AAAAAAAAIWI/7QK-TaRFxq8/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481550943602381650" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBJhimugk1I/AAAAAAAAIWI/7QK-TaRFxq8/s200/004.JPG" /></a> The event was held in Kendall Jackson's opulent tasting room. I'm sure glad we did not have to wash glasses.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBJhiNNQALI/AAAAAAAAIWA/Y498-jDYccQ/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481550936751997106" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBJhiNNQALI/AAAAAAAAIWA/Y498-jDYccQ/s200/006.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Janine Whaley is French, so she really knows wine. Looks like she in enjoying.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBJhhsCrXvI/AAAAAAAAIV4/lB8DLIJwS-k/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481550927849283314" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBJhhsCrXvI/AAAAAAAAIV4/lB8DLIJwS-k/s200/014.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBJhhBRufVI/AAAAAAAAIVw/uNVILTf2BVo/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481550916369677650" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBJhhBRufVI/AAAAAAAAIVw/uNVILTf2BVo/s200/018.JPG" /></a> Kendall Jackson also has lovely gardens, including a vegetable garden that provided some of the ingredients of the food we enjoyed.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-1962953187654136703?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-67213588165329980362010-06-10T13:15:00.001-07:002010-06-10T13:21:18.103-07:00There's nothing like spending time among 2,000+ year old trees to restore the meaning of life and how small we are in this world.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFIh7bTr5I/AAAAAAAAITk/IV0L8kn9uhU/s1600/IMG_5827.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481241969211715474" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFIh7bTr5I/AAAAAAAAITk/IV0L8kn9uhU/s200/IMG_5827.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFIhkY1RGI/AAAAAAAAITc/aVQoH00tSxY/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+112.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481241963027317858" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFIhkY1RGI/AAAAAAAAITc/aVQoH00tSxY/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+112.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFIhMsNR5I/AAAAAAAAITU/hJXHLUhpteM/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+118.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481241956666132370" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFIhMsNR5I/AAAAAAAAITU/hJXHLUhpteM/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+118.JPG" /></a> You can see where a bear worked on a locked garbage can.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFIgc1wAiI/AAAAAAAAITM/-UYoNAq-GMo/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+133.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481241943821255202" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFIgc1wAiI/AAAAAAAAITM/-UYoNAq-GMo/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+133.JPG" /></a> Roaring Falls is a spectacular waterfall in Kings Canyon National Park.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-6721358816532998036?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-296590290238977622010-06-10T13:08:00.001-07:002010-06-10T13:15:32.501-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFG29uV4zI/AAAAAAAAITE/VjLA5eVWoPo/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+122.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481240131582419762" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFG29uV4zI/AAAAAAAAITE/VjLA5eVWoPo/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+122.JPG" /></a><br /><div>While it was cool in Sequoia, the weather in Kings Canyon was perfect, as it was around 3,000 feet lower.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFG2QTQp8I/AAAAAAAAIS8/onsWn3ua_u8/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+124.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481240119389235138" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFG2QTQp8I/AAAAAAAAIS8/onsWn3ua_u8/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+124.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFG1hEJyuI/AAAAAAAAIS0/6yws-u2c6g0/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+126.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481240106709404386" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFG1hEJyuI/AAAAAAAAIS0/6yws-u2c6g0/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+126.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>An old fashioned picinic is always a fun activity.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFG1AEHWiI/AAAAAAAAISs/uTzXSZkesAQ/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+125.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481240097850874402" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFG1AEHWiI/AAAAAAAAISs/uTzXSZkesAQ/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+125.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Stan &amp; Joyce proved they were picnic veterans, making themselves at home on a log.</div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-29659029023897762?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-8401491758729266782010-06-10T12:54:00.000-07:002010-06-10T13:08:19.720-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFFC1_CdeI/AAAAAAAAISk/AiU6hkGE83w/s1600/IMG_5779.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481238136640140770" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFFC1_CdeI/AAAAAAAAISk/AiU6hkGE83w/s200/IMG_5779.jpg" /></a> A highlight of our trip was watching a mama bear and her twins amble across logs and over patches of snow near the motor coach. We were able to watch them for several minutes.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFFCueRTbI/AAAAAAAAISc/zg0U4xYUZ6I/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+089.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481238134623653298" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFFCueRTbI/AAAAAAAAISc/zg0U4xYUZ6I/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+089.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFFBui-bNI/AAAAAAAAISU/9sImLvYNFL4/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+079.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481238117463518418" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFFBui-bNI/AAAAAAAAISU/9sImLvYNFL4/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+079.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>With cold weather coming in we visited the General Sherman Tree our first day in the park. That meant several of us were not able to change from the skirts we wore to the Monastery.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFFBEub6vI/AAAAAAAAISM/n5BeETrTRNA/s1600/IMG_5765.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481238106237299442" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFFBEub6vI/AAAAAAAAISM/n5BeETrTRNA/s200/IMG_5765.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-840149175872926678?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-72332415178212706972010-06-10T12:36:00.000-07:002010-06-10T12:54:33.247-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFAbbcrJCI/AAAAAAAAISE/SPZK5aLjNGk/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+065.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481233061455275042" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFAbbcrJCI/AAAAAAAAISE/SPZK5aLjNGk/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+065.JPG" /></a> Before entering Sequoia National Park we stopped for a tour of the St. Nicholas Monastery, which is as close as you can get in California to stepping into a medieval orthodox church.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFAaigq1PI/AAAAAAAAIR8/CsCl5u15uxU/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+076.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481233046171210994" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFAaigq1PI/AAAAAAAAIR8/CsCl5u15uxU/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+076.JPG" /></a> The quiet pride the nuns take in their work is evidenced by the beautiful gardens and the care taken in each of their duties. Out of respect we do not photograph the nuns, who wear long habits.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFAZ5PrIaI/AAAAAAAAIR0/Zai-_QH2uOo/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+074.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481233035094073762" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFAZ5PrIaI/AAAAAAAAIR0/Zai-_QH2uOo/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+074.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Like the monasteries in Europe, there are no chairs, as worshipers stand during the long services. The beautiful chandelier is made to swing back in forth, like angels dancing. The nuns hand make the candles used to light the chandelier.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFAZeQt0II/AAAAAAAAIRs/zFAQ5NM1JrQ/s1600/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+062.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481233027850686594" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFAZeQt0II/AAAAAAAAIRs/zFAQ5NM1JrQ/s200/New+York+2010+%26+Sequoia+2010+062.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFAYlQ40mI/AAAAAAAAIRk/AacyPXh1xkc/s1600/IMG_5739.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481233012550586978" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TBFAYlQ40mI/AAAAAAAAIRk/AacyPXh1xkc/s200/IMG_5739.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>The ladies of our group don head coverings and skirts to show respect. If you look closely you will see some of the group wrapped in my tablecloths, which double as skirts.</div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-7233241517821270697?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-62849552041683042382010-06-08T14:47:00.000-07:002010-06-08T15:03:59.890-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TA67pCHdRRI/AAAAAAAAIRc/5hbJ9RHVk34/s1600/little_italy_photo_new_york_observer.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480524110173652242" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TA67pCHdRRI/AAAAAAAAIRc/5hbJ9RHVk34/s200/little_italy_photo_new_york_observer.jpg" /></a><br />Down Town Tour and Mary Poppins<br /><br />The tour of down town covered a lot of ground. Memorable places included: Garment District, Greenwich Village, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">SoHo</span> District, Little Italy and Chinatown.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Next Stop: Ground Zero. It's been 9 years since 9/11 and you can really see the progress now. They expect the new center to ready by the 10<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">anniversary</span>.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TA67o15hEAI/AAAAAAAAIRU/VOLnP6bMcU0/s1600/IMG_5258.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480524106893955074" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TA67o15hEAI/AAAAAAAAIRU/VOLnP6bMcU0/s200/IMG_5258.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TA67oT-skxI/AAAAAAAAIRM/YFpTSkZJOOE/s1600/IMG_5263.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480524097788875538" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TA67oT-skxI/AAAAAAAAIRM/YFpTSkZJOOE/s200/IMG_5263.JPG" /></a><br />We had a lovely hosted <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">luncheon</span> at the Paris Cafe on 119 Street<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TA67n-55OkI/AAAAAAAAIRE/2eY32uewIes/s1600/ground-zero.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480524092131588674" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TA67n-55OkI/AAAAAAAAIRE/2eY32uewIes/s200/ground-zero.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Only 17 people went to Mary Poppins with us. It's too bad <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">because</span> it was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">unbelievable</span>. It was one of the best shows I've seen in years. The stage settings are being compared to the Lion King which is consider to be one of the best stage set ups ever.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TA67nUR99uI/AAAAAAAAIQ8/U4ZdE9UDHIQ/s1600/Mary-Poppins-Broadway-1-web.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480524080689837794" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TA67nUR99uI/AAAAAAAAIQ8/U4ZdE9UDHIQ/s200/Mary-Poppins-Broadway-1-web.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-6284955204168304238?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-3037476378984594262010-06-06T19:07:00.000-07:002010-06-08T14:38:34.787-07:00New York Landmarks!<br /><br />The day began with a taste of what its like to be a real New Yorker: The Subway!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxWh35IPGI/AAAAAAAAIMQ/qEBMaGvm8bk/s1600/IMG_5237.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479849986542287970" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxWh35IPGI/AAAAAAAAIMQ/qEBMaGvm8bk/s200/IMG_5237.JPG" /></a><br />We took the subway to the Ferry for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The line to purchase tickets for the ferry was three to four hours long. Thank goodness for group reservations, we didn't have to wait at all.<br /><br /><br />Interesting facts about Ellis Island: Between 1892 and 1924 approximately 16 million men women and children set foot on 27 acre facility at Ellis Island. This includes my grandfather Mathias Matheaisen Setnas (Setness is the post Ellis Island spelling) who was 17 years old coming from Norway. The next time you go to Ellis Island remember to track your ancestors.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxWhYElqYI/AAAAAAAAIMI/RN3Z5_eNXoE/s1600/IMG_5233.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479849978000419202" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxWhYElqYI/AAAAAAAAIMI/RN3Z5_eNXoE/s200/IMG_5233.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxWg8pBGtI/AAAAAAAAIMA/A90lyet5kcA/s1600/IMG_5234.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479849970637019858" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxWg8pBGtI/AAAAAAAAIMA/A90lyet5kcA/s200/IMG_5234.JPG" /></a><br />Lunch was hosted at the Ellis Island Cafe.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxWgUOVtlI/AAAAAAAAIL4/GURCDoABwy4/s1600/ellis-island-picture-3.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 138px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479849959787705938" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxWgUOVtlI/AAAAAAAAIL4/GURCDoABwy4/s200/ellis-island-picture-3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxWf47_knI/AAAAAAAAILw/0xUNBzjc2jE/s1600/WestSideStoryLogo.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 195px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479849952463000178" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxWf47_knI/AAAAAAAAILw/0xUNBzjc2jE/s200/WestSideStoryLogo.gif" /></a><br /><br /><br />For the people who did not attend the West Side Story show, their day was over and they were free to relax all evening. For the rest of the group, we started walking over to the theater about 7:30. On the walk we got to enjoy the bright light of big city. West Side Story was absolutley fantastic. </div><div> </div><div>For those who did not go to New York with us, you can join us to see West Side Story in San Francisco on November 17, 2010.<br /></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-303747637898459426?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-16895212892287677762010-06-06T18:14:00.000-07:002010-06-06T19:06:54.196-07:00Our First day in New York<br /><br />While we always do enjoy staying at a hotel as long as possible, it was time to pack up our bags and head out. New York City....Here we come!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxLr0MrZUI/AAAAAAAAILo/c4WZ5L8Oy9E/s1600/IMG_5219.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479838062721328450" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxLr0MrZUI/AAAAAAAAILo/c4WZ5L8Oy9E/s200/IMG_5219.JPG" /></a> First adventure of the day was Midtown Manhatten. We visited Rockfeller Center, Saint Patrick's Cathedraland Grand Central Station. Here in New York we had the pleasure of being joined by Peggy Beezly's son.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxLrcmKfUI/AAAAAAAAILg/4pWymiKYiDM/s1600/IMG_5232.JPG"></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>We had our very own celebrity siting today. Coach from the reality TV show Survivor. He even was wearing a bag that said Coach on it. <br /><br />After lunch we headed over to midtown to see Lincoln Center and Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. It is capable of holding over 6000 people and tall enough to fit the Statue of Liberty in it. Construction on the Cathedral started in 1982 and i estimate that it will be finished in....never.</div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxLqkYr0RI/AAAAAAAAILY/7V1qnAu5lVI/s1600/Sheraton_New_York_Towers.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479838041296851218" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxLqkYr0RI/AAAAAAAAILY/7V1qnAu5lVI/s200/Sheraton_New_York_Towers.jpg" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>Our new temporary home is at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers</div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxLqbDeDUI/AAAAAAAAILQ/D05IxUrkzM8/s1600/empire_state_building_amcrmar07_13.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479838038791949634" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxLqbDeDUI/AAAAAAAAILQ/D05IxUrkzM8/s200/empire_state_building_amcrmar07_13.jpg" /></a><br />After dinner we took a trip to the Empire State Building to get a peek of the city at Night from 102 stories high.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxLptwwRLI/AAAAAAAAILI/_zMInamFTx4/s1600/290639217gVzPpF_fs.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479838026633856178" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAxLptwwRLI/AAAAAAAAILI/_zMInamFTx4/s200/290639217gVzPpF_fs.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-1689521289228767776?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-78527375064435807042010-06-06T15:54:00.000-07:002010-06-06T16:19:45.962-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwp-6u5i7I/AAAAAAAAILA/9NdR8Mqgk78/s1600/longwood_gardens_fountains_600x.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479801007497644978" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwp-6u5i7I/AAAAAAAAILA/9NdR8Mqgk78/s200/longwood_gardens_fountains_600x.jpg" /></a><br /><br />A day of Gardens and du Ponts.<br /><br />We first toured Pierre S. du Pont's property: Longwood Gardens. It all started when du Pont wanted to save trees from being cut down for lumber in 1906. A half of a century later it is a magnificent horticultural showplace.<br /><br />Yes this is the General Motors du Pont family if you were wondering.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwp-ohvsMI/AAAAAAAAIK4/a50uu71J-8c/s1600/IMG_5213.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479801002610634946" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwp-ohvsMI/AAAAAAAAIK4/a50uu71J-8c/s200/IMG_5213.JPG" /></a> Breathtaking would be a nice way to describe what lots of money and time can do for property.<br /><br /><div>For lunch we had a hosted lunch in at the Longwood Gardens Cafe.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwp-HE4bSI/AAAAAAAAIKw/jR7dcthLseQ/s1600/IMG_5215.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479800993631202594" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwp-HE4bSI/AAAAAAAAIKw/jR7dcthLseQ/s200/IMG_5215.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Lunch was followed by the Winterthur Museum and Gardends.</div><div> </div><div>This estate was built by Henry Francis du Pont and his father Alegernon du Pont in the early 20th century. Henry Francis is famous for his antique collection. You may have heard of the Winterthur Catelogue? If you are antique lover you would have loved the tour of this man's home.<br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwp9imN-RI/AAAAAAAAIKo/MbbwQ5-MDIA/s1600/11330897.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479800983838914834" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwp9imN-RI/AAAAAAAAIKo/MbbwQ5-MDIA/s200/11330897.jpg" /></a><br />The tour of the house was followed by a garden tram tour and stroll through gardens.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The rest of the evening was spent at the hotel with and independent dinner: Meet you down stairs at the bar.<br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwpiTl88KI/AAAAAAAAIKg/rVl6dIysUh8/s1600/11330897.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwphjdNOAI/AAAAAAAAIKY/APYIBvZuFTY/s1600/longwood_gardens_fountains_600x.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwphYjM_pI/AAAAAAAAIKQ/yOtW6-oF-RM/s1600/IMG_5215.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwpgljCfAI/AAAAAAAAIKI/6fpCaPVLrAs/s1600/IMG_5213.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-7852737506443580704?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-1486199143438731842010-06-06T15:32:00.000-07:002010-06-06T15:53:06.474-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwjMhjSyOI/AAAAAAAAIKA/oGxacpL8SIM/s1600/liberty-bell.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479793544674855138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwjMhjSyOI/AAAAAAAAIKA/oGxacpL8SIM/s200/liberty-bell.jpg" /></a><br /><br />A Blast from the Past!<br /><br />The day started with breakfast at the hotel and then a whirl wind tour of everything historic in Philidelphia. Stops included:<br />Independence Hall<br />Carpenter's Hall<br />Congress Hall<br />The Liberty Bell<br />the Betsy Ross House<br />Ben Franklin's Gravesite and<br />Christ Church<br /><br />The tour reminded us of 1st: A LOT of history and 2nd: Ben Franklin was a very interesting man. Even though Ben was a very successful public figure, he lead a pretty contriversial life for his time. He had children out of wedlock, the drank copious amount of alcohol and was overweight. He didn't even believe in God but being the good man that he was still supported the church.<br /><br /><br /><br />After an independent lunch we headed over to the Amish Country.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwjMX_qeQI/AAAAAAAAIJ4/tODDL3bM2os/s1600/10590_7222008111621.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479793542109493506" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAwjMX_qeQI/AAAAAAAAIJ4/tODDL3bM2os/s200/10590_7222008111621.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />This included a tour and dinner in Lancaster Country. Did you know that the Amish can eat....a lot? Dinner includes 3 different kinds meat, all the fixings, and then topped off with 2 different kinds of pie. Wow! What a meal!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We returned to the hotel after dinner but not to late for a cocktail. The bar in the Warwick was a popular place for our travelers to congregate during down time. Besides the drinks, we also enjoyed the Sliders and shrimp cocktails.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-148619914343873184?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-91505466252261872702010-06-03T09:13:00.000-07:002010-06-03T09:34:48.328-07:00Day 1: Our first day in Philly<br /><br />Yes we did have a VERY early start to this trip but everyone was great and we were able to fit in activities on our first day. I would like to thank my wife Katherine for saving the day! The shuttle that was arranged to pick up our travelers from Rocklin never showed so Katherine heroically drove to Rocklin around 3am and took them to meet the group at the San Francisco Airport....all on her birthday non the less.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAfWwqwBlNI/AAAAAAAAIJQ/lMjUhhxKUv4/s1600/radisson-plaza-warwick-hotel-philadelphia-ext-587.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478583603317282002" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAfWwqwBlNI/AAAAAAAAIJQ/lMjUhhxKUv4/s200/radisson-plaza-warwick-hotel-philadelphia-ext-587.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Once in Philidelphia we first checked into our hotel, the Radison Plaza Warwick. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAfWwVYde6I/AAAAAAAAIJI/Tovrjl2X__Y/s1600/Philadelphia%2520Ghost%2520Tour%25201E_1247502791.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 164px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478583597581302690" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/TAfWwVYde6I/AAAAAAAAIJI/Tovrjl2X__Y/s200/Philadelphia%2520Ghost%2520Tour%25201E_1247502791.jpg" /></a> Then we headed out for our walking Ghost Tour at night. Philidelphia claims to be the most haunted city in the nation. The tales included stories about Betsy "Mother of the American Flag" and the Spirits of '76.</div><div><br /><br /> </div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-9150546625226187270?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-77570179181222583932010-04-26T13:06:00.001-07:002010-04-26T13:11:09.977-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9Xyl8X3tJI/AAAAAAAAICk/obaZFZIvmLE/s1600/IMG_5173+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464540456559293586" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9Xyl8X3tJI/AAAAAAAAICk/obaZFZIvmLE/s200/IMG_5173+-+Copy.JPG" /></a> We had an optional trip to the Piggly Wiggly grocery store for clients who thought there could not possibly be a real place called Piggly Wiggly. It was also a great place for picking up crab boil spices, pralined pecans, self rising corn meal and other southern cooking ingredients.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XylJIAkOI/AAAAAAAAICc/AUkqd8DC49I/s1600/IMG_5174.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464540442802557154" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XylJIAkOI/AAAAAAAAICc/AUkqd8DC49I/s200/IMG_5174.JPG" /></a><br />The Piggly Wiggly bags were popular and Shawn models a Piggly Wiggly tshirt. Specials at the store are called "pig alerts" and their slogan is "I'm Big on the Pig." Enough said.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XykoOvfbI/AAAAAAAAICU/Sl8q8sDDH2s/s1600/IMG_5163+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464540433972428210" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XykoOvfbI/AAAAAAAAICU/Sl8q8sDDH2s/s200/IMG_5163+-+Copy.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XykPFTfEI/AAAAAAAAICM/EmBPM56im70/s1600/IMG_5160+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464540427221957698" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XykPFTfEI/AAAAAAAAICM/EmBPM56im70/s200/IMG_5160+-+Copy.JPG" /></a><br /><br />we returned to reason by visiting Fort Frederica, a Civil War fort.<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-7757017918122258393?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-20995163722964446912010-04-26T13:01:00.000-07:002010-04-26T13:06:04.059-07:00We were honored to dine at the famous Mrs. Wilkes, where President Obama dined only the month before.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9Xxz9HRGuI/AAAAAAAAICE/onIZum85xdI/s1600/IMG_5150+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464539597764631266" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9Xxz9HRGuI/AAAAAAAAICE/onIZum85xdI/s200/IMG_5150+-+Copy.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XxzUI5loI/AAAAAAAAIB8/QCQe8AI8I8g/s1600/IMG_5149+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464539586765624962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XxzUI5loI/AAAAAAAAIB8/QCQe8AI8I8g/s200/IMG_5149+-+Copy.JPG" /></a> Dinner consists of 24 separate dishes, all southern specialties.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XxyWygnAI/AAAAAAAAIB0/eGqMfjXnYUA/s1600/IMG_5143.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464539570297150466" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XxyWygnAI/AAAAAAAAIB0/eGqMfjXnYUA/s200/IMG_5143.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>The gand on the steps in front of the boarding house.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XxxtiBgFI/AAAAAAAAIBs/HT2Xw30wNzM/s1600/IMG_5152+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464539559222149202" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XxxtiBgFI/AAAAAAAAIBs/HT2Xw30wNzM/s200/IMG_5152+-+Copy.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-2099516372296444691?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-11931423756091224172010-04-26T12:56:00.001-07:002010-04-26T13:01:37.603-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XwnKOS1ZI/AAAAAAAAIBk/P4KgIVAbR8A/s1600/IMG_5137.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464538278433838482" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XwnKOS1ZI/AAAAAAAAIBk/P4KgIVAbR8A/s200/IMG_5137.JPG" /></a> All our travelers are as glamorous as Marilyn.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XwmjYuz6I/AAAAAAAAIBc/PP09e02eoSU/s1600/IMG_5134+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464538268008632226" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XwmjYuz6I/AAAAAAAAIBc/PP09e02eoSU/s200/IMG_5134+-+Copy.JPG" /></a><br />Lunch at Lady &amp; Sons<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XwlnHIMaI/AAAAAAAAIBU/o4e67eyIogI/s1600/IMG_5129+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464538251828670882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XwlnHIMaI/AAAAAAAAIBU/o4e67eyIogI/s200/IMG_5129+-+Copy.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Wendy in the garden at the Juliet Gordon Low house.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9Xwk1eMp9I/AAAAAAAAIBM/oDJMl-tmhZI/s1600/IMG_5128.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464538238503659474" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9Xwk1eMp9I/AAAAAAAAIBM/oDJMl-tmhZI/s200/IMG_5128.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Our favorite guide surrounded by her fans. I wish we could bottle her enthusium.<br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-1193142375609122417?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-74190086508348230562010-04-26T12:48:00.000-07:002010-04-26T12:56:13.477-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XvNilYqcI/AAAAAAAAIBE/RALmaaIHG-c/s1600/IMG_5122+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464536738784913858" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XvNilYqcI/AAAAAAAAIBE/RALmaaIHG-c/s200/IMG_5122+-+Copy.JPG" /></a> Penn Center is located on one of the sea islands and is a center of Gullah Culture. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and supporters met here to plan the march on Washington D.C. that culminated in his "I have a Dream" speech.<br /><br />Our gang checking out one of Beaufort's charming boutiques.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XvM1n3_JI/AAAAAAAAIA8/zjjaNCGlrAk/s1600/IMG_5113+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464536726715759762" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XvM1n3_JI/AAAAAAAAIA8/zjjaNCGlrAk/s200/IMG_5113+-+Copy.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XvMWYjgxI/AAAAAAAAIA0/ZIUI4IBjcz0/s1600/IMG_5118+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464536718330004242" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XvMWYjgxI/AAAAAAAAIA0/ZIUI4IBjcz0/s200/IMG_5118+-+Copy.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Fried Green Tomatoes are a tasty Southern treat.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-7419008650834823056?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-75207511918746228572010-04-26T12:41:00.000-07:002010-04-26T12:48:35.728-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XtlVArL1I/AAAAAAAAIAU/r4a_SY5Cj7I/s1600/IMG_5109.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464534948434882386" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XtlVArL1I/AAAAAAAAIAU/r4a_SY5Cj7I/s200/IMG_5109.JPG" /></a> If Charleston is genteel, and Broad street separates the "haves" from the "have mores", then the Battery is the ultimate in elegence. These photos show why Charleston's charm is so famous.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XtkgtXPeI/AAAAAAAAIAM/QQXL6jd2kls/s1600/IMG_5107+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464534934395239906" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XtkgtXPeI/AAAAAAAAIAM/QQXL6jd2kls/s200/IMG_5107+-+Copy.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XtkA8BOtI/AAAAAAAAIAE/Z193hxksKtA/s1600/IMG_5105+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464534925866777298" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S9XtkA8BOtI/AAAAAAAAIAE/Z193hxksKtA/s200/IMG_5105+-+Copy.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-7520751191874622857?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-76562072006334755172010-04-14T15:48:00.001-07:002010-04-14T15:52:44.478-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZGx9OOLlI/AAAAAAAAHpc/rPg6aKsqTeM/s1600/161.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460129422295051858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZGx9OOLlI/AAAAAAAAHpc/rPg6aKsqTeM/s200/161.JPG" border="0" /></a> Lou and Karen aren't sure about this breeze.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZGxkQLBXI/AAAAAAAAHpU/KRig308CrUY/s1600/166.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460129415592346994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZGxkQLBXI/AAAAAAAAHpU/KRig308CrUY/s200/166.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZGxaRADdI/AAAAAAAAHpM/_HoplIFw1qA/s1600/168.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460129412911467986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZGxaRADdI/AAAAAAAAHpM/_HoplIFw1qA/s200/168.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>I love the homes on<br />Sullivan's Island. Charleston's beautiful suspension bridge.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZGw1b_QyI/AAAAAAAAHpE/SuU-TBok01I/s1600/160.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460129403025441570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZGw1b_QyI/AAAAAAAAHpE/SuU-TBok01I/s200/160.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-7656207200633475517?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-2305326950197971042010-04-14T15:42:00.000-07:002010-04-14T15:48:08.439-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZFji35lyI/AAAAAAAAHo8/VbasYIRUYe4/s1600/152.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460128075192309538" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZFji35lyI/AAAAAAAAHo8/VbasYIRUYe4/s200/152.JPG" border="0" /></a> We sampled regular, ham flavored and jalapeno pepper flavored boiled peanuts.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZFjCBPYlI/AAAAAAAAHo0/y07JecZHpUk/s1600/150.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460128066373116498" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZFjCBPYlI/AAAAAAAAHo0/y07JecZHpUk/s200/150.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZFirVCIqI/AAAAAAAAHos/ibOFSCjcSIY/s1600/149.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460128060282118818" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZFirVCIqI/AAAAAAAAHos/ibOFSCjcSIY/s200/149.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Liz made friends with Lex, the peanut dog. The peanuts are boiled for seven hours for a southern snack that tastes a little like the Japanese soy beans.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-230532695019797104?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-42051853988286640702010-04-14T15:35:00.001-07:002010-04-14T15:42:54.105-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZEF6X16TI/AAAAAAAAHoc/qDLpvjveGzY/s1600/146.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460126466592598322" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZEF6X16TI/AAAAAAAAHoc/qDLpvjveGzY/s200/146.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZEFchcE-I/AAAAAAAAHoU/yKngWuTHlX4/s1600/142.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460126458579784674" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZEFchcE-I/AAAAAAAAHoU/yKngWuTHlX4/s200/142.JPG" border="0" /></a> The flowers were in full bloom and, as the sun was shining, there were several alligators sunning themselves on the riverbanks.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZEE-uWHyI/AAAAAAAAHoM/TqqNAd-OFBQ/s1600/137.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460126450580856610" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZEE-uWHyI/AAAAAAAAHoM/TqqNAd-OFBQ/s200/137.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>By afternoon our group was pooped. Good thing we had a relaxing bay cruise up next.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZEEtBRj3I/AAAAAAAAHoE/kI3VHmRdQog/s1600/125.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460126445828411250" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZEEtBRj3I/AAAAAAAAHoE/kI3VHmRdQog/s200/125.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-4205185398828664070?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-20779603589071691432010-04-14T15:27:00.000-07:002010-04-14T15:35:14.022-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZCc4CoS3I/AAAAAAAAHn8/XxJxym0G598/s1600/111.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460124662080490354" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZCc4CoS3I/AAAAAAAAHn8/XxJxym0G598/s200/111.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZCcYdLXII/AAAAAAAAHn0/sifwJ1DCNaw/s1600/109.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460124653601905794" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZCcYdLXII/AAAAAAAAHn0/sifwJ1DCNaw/s200/109.JPG" border="0" /></a> Drayton Hall is a wonderful plantation house from the 1700s.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZCcJMabnI/AAAAAAAAHns/4c6kcLrK_xA/s1600/105.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460124649505058418" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZCcJMabnI/AAAAAAAAHns/4c6kcLrK_xA/s200/105.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Janine Whaley enjoyed the view from the second floor.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZCb1Ud-cI/AAAAAAAAHnk/flh7v_bDGeM/s1600/095.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460124644170136002" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZCb1Ud-cI/AAAAAAAAHnk/flh7v_bDGeM/s200/095.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Shawn &amp; John in fornt of the vibrant Azeleas.<br />Charleston's King Charles Inn has a wonderful location and $5 cocktails with fruit, cheese and crackers.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-2077960358907169143?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-52460138055125623702010-04-14T15:12:00.003-07:002010-04-14T15:27:29.624-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZAdxjJm0I/AAAAAAAAHnc/Jxha5zONmGs/s1600/093.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460122478494456642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZAdxjJm0I/AAAAAAAAHnc/Jxha5zONmGs/s200/093.JPG" border="0" /></a> Our Charleston City tour by horse (or mule) carriage.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZAdE0r71I/AAAAAAAAHnU/cV79qYcDT4s/s1600/081.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460122466488414034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZAdE0r71I/AAAAAAAAHnU/cV79qYcDT4s/s200/081.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZAcj4pzTI/AAAAAAAAHnM/NLjpu7Ly1-M/s1600/086.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460122457646681394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZAcj4pzTI/AAAAAAAAHnM/NLjpu7Ly1-M/s200/086.JPG" border="0" /></a> The flowers were in full bloom. Charleston's historic district is always spectacular.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZAcTLDwUI/AAAAAAAAHnE/u-3cE4lN7NQ/s1600/074.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460122453160476994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8ZAcTLDwUI/AAAAAAAAHnE/u-3cE4lN7NQ/s200/074.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />To get to Charleston we had to say goodbye to Jekyll Island and our wonderful hotel.<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-5246013805512562370?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-60227533366940479982010-04-14T15:00:00.001-07:002010-04-14T15:11:30.388-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y8NLOJIAI/AAAAAAAAHm8/LNgiDoLqQLI/s1600/045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460117795281379330" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y8NLOJIAI/AAAAAAAAHm8/LNgiDoLqQLI/s200/045.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y8MlUm1QI/AAAAAAAAHm0/UtUaAuAVJog/s1600/038.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460117785107944706" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y8MlUm1QI/AAAAAAAAHm0/UtUaAuAVJog/s200/038.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />We spent the day on St. Simon Island, visiting Christ Church, where John Welsey preached.<br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y8MRbXNGI/AAAAAAAAHms/sIFrxv6DMF0/s1600/040.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460117779767571554" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y8MRbXNGI/AAAAAAAAHms/sIFrxv6DMF0/s200/040.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div>Edie Jones &amp; the gang were at the bar at the Jekyll Island Club <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y8Lz4ZrBI/AAAAAAAAHmk/52cNjjohD_I/s1600/035.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460117771836304402" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y8Lz4ZrBI/AAAAAAAAHmk/52cNjjohD_I/s200/035.JPG" border="0" /></a>Hotel before our dinner in the Federal Reserve Room.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-6022753336694047998?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-80580052499621456932010-04-14T14:47:00.001-07:002010-04-14T14:59:40.381-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y5e0iiwvI/AAAAAAAAHmc/FN3ML3QlkaY/s1600/016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460114799895692018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y5e0iiwvI/AAAAAAAAHmc/FN3ML3QlkaY/s200/016.JPG" border="0" /></a> We stayed two nights at the lovely Jekyll Island Club Hotel, the former winter vacation home to Vanderbilt's. J.P. Morgan, Rockefeller's, and other movers and shakers. It was just fine for us as well.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y5eeIIhwI/AAAAAAAAHmU/COlxe4KvF7k/s1600/026.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460114793879340802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y5eeIIhwI/AAAAAAAAHmU/COlxe4KvF7k/s200/026.JPG" border="0" /></a> The azeleas were in full bloom and the Spanish Moss couldn't have been more beautiful.<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460114784227484050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y5d6K84ZI/AAAAAAAAHmM/rX3PB1pSeSc/s200/012.JPG" border="0" />The cannons at Fort Frederika were to repel the Spanish, but some of our gals are standing guard now.<br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y5diK58lI/AAAAAAAAHmE/89tUL_fV_as/s1600/007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460114777784840786" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8Y5diK58lI/AAAAAAAAHmE/89tUL_fV_as/s200/007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-8058005249962145693?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-62980942248419729782010-04-14T09:52:00.000-07:002010-04-15T18:48:34.734-07:00<span style="color:#cc33cc;"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"><strong>Clearing Up Complications About The New Luggage Policies and Fees</strong></span> </span><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8X0C4hZVYI/AAAAAAAAHl8/lQxYr6_vr-s/s1600/packing_light.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 142px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460038453625968002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8X0C4hZVYI/AAAAAAAAHl8/lQxYr6_vr-s/s200/packing_light.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><div>One of the most irritating recent airline developments is BAGGAGE FEES.</div><div>We frequently fly with United Airlines who charges</div><div>$25 for the first checked bag (per flight) and</div><div>$35 for the second checked bag (per flight)</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>AND if you do not check your bag in <strong>online before hand </strong>they charge an additional $5 at the service counter at the airport. Advice: Always check in online. You avoid waiting in line which means you don't have to arrive at the airport as early.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;"><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Overweight Warning</span>:</span></strong> The maximum weight of your checked bag is 50 lbs. If you can't pick up your own bag....it's probably too heavy. If it is absolutely necessary to carry more than 50 lbs of checked luggage, be aware that overweight luggage is $175 for first overweight bag. So, it's actually cheaper just to pay for two separate bags.</div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8X0CEcNTNI/AAAAAAAAHl0/iuyYoHvPLNE/s1600/pack-like-a-pro.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 154px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460038439645564114" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8X0CEcNTNI/AAAAAAAAHl0/iuyYoHvPLNE/s200/pack-like-a-pro.jpg" /></a> </div><div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#33ff33;">Exceptions for Baggage Fees</span></strong></div><div>1. Southwest Airlines does not impose baggage fees for now (I won't be surprised if they do start charging in the future)</div><div></div><div>2. International Flights: there is no charge for the first checked suitcase.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong></strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong></strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong></strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong></strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong>Maximize Your Carry</strong> <strong>On</strong></span></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8X0BzE_AkI/AAAAAAAAHls/P5fyJF6L3I0/s1600/enshowimage.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460038434984755778" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S8X0BzE_AkI/AAAAAAAAHls/P5fyJF6L3I0/s200/enshowimage.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I'm sure you are all aware that your carry-on must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartment. To be specific, the maximum size is 9in by 14in by 22in. But hey! It doesn't matter how heavy your carry-on is, so take advantage.<strong> Put all your heaviest items in your carry-on.</strong> (except your liquids must be less than the 3oz max in a plastic quart-sized bag).</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>You are also allowed a <strong><span style="color:#33ff33;">personal item</span></strong> along with your carry-on. Your personal item would be a purse or small backpack. </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>What's not counted as a personal item? Canes, walkers and outer garments such as jackets. This is good news! This means you can take a small rolling suitcase as your carry-on, a backpack as your personal item, a jacket and a cane....all for NO CHARGE.</div><div></div><div>If there is no room for your carry-on when you get into the plane...that's okay. They will put it down below with the checked luggage at no cost.</div><div></div><div>Hope this helps for your next trip. The next blog will be about packing light!<span style="color:#ffff66;"><br /></div></span><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-6298094224841972978?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-77772826574740306322010-03-02T13:49:00.001-08:002010-03-02T14:02:44.547-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42JAKpwQmI/AAAAAAAAHiI/ONyXqynk_Ic/s1600-h/IMG_4863.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444158160513286754" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42JAKpwQmI/AAAAAAAAHiI/ONyXqynk_Ic/s200/IMG_4863.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42I_Y_18lI/AAAAAAAAHiA/KOTJDmkYKQU/s1600-h/IMG_4868.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444158147184161362" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42I_Y_18lI/AAAAAAAAHiA/KOTJDmkYKQU/s200/IMG_4868.JPG" /></a>We were a relaxed group along the trail, helping each other up and down steps. At least 6 80-somethings made the loop - and rewarded themselves with our nice picnic luncheon.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42I-3vOmSI/AAAAAAAAHh4/hXECWukhBPw/s1600-h/IMG_4873.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444158138256103714" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42I-3vOmSI/AAAAAAAAHh4/hXECWukhBPw/s200/IMG_4873.JPG" /></a> Lynne Zuckerman joined us for the trip.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42I-MeAjsI/AAAAAAAAHhw/0cMprF3rb8U/s1600-h/IMG_4885.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444158126641155778" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42I-MeAjsI/AAAAAAAAHhw/0cMprF3rb8U/s200/IMG_4885.JPG" /></a><br />A few of us were pooped after the walk.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42I9qD1III/AAAAAAAAHho/tHtbhVQ93ng/s1600-h/IMG_4888.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444158117404549250" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42I9qD1III/AAAAAAAAHho/tHtbhVQ93ng/s200/IMG_4888.JPG" /></a> Rocky, the Ranger, joined us to speak about uses of palm trees and other native plants.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-7777282657474030632?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-14486666610009653022010-03-02T13:41:00.000-08:002010-03-02T13:48:53.965-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42HIawMBCI/AAAAAAAAHhg/kP0frdkGBr4/s1600-h/IMG_4876.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444156103250936866" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42HIawMBCI/AAAAAAAAHhg/kP0frdkGBr4/s200/IMG_4876.JPG" /></a> <strong><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Hiking the Indian Canyons</span></strong><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42HHl8ES-I/AAAAAAAAHhY/6nq_eFoDZFU/s1600-h/IMG_4868.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444156089073683426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42HHl8ES-I/AAAAAAAAHhY/6nq_eFoDZFU/s200/IMG_4868.JPG" /></a> It was a beautiful day, sunny but not hot. I'm sure we were there in the morning.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42HG2VmyBI/AAAAAAAAHhQ/9ebV22v_tIg/s1600-h/IMG_4861.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444156076295899154" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42HG2VmyBI/AAAAAAAAHhQ/9ebV22v_tIg/s200/IMG_4861.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We walked along the spring-fed stream and back along a ridge.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42HFz0AROI/AAAAAAAAHhI/uLCA427fssI/s1600-h/IMG_4864.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444156058438223074" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42HFz0AROI/AAAAAAAAHhI/uLCA427fssI/s200/IMG_4864.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42HE3fKqNI/AAAAAAAAHhA/uW588dJbijg/s1600-h/IMG_4858.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444156042244696274" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42HE3fKqNI/AAAAAAAAHhA/uW588dJbijg/s200/IMG_4858.JPG" /></a><br />We even saw the first cactus in bloom<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-1448666661000965302?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-46852419954460959362010-03-02T13:26:00.000-08:002010-03-02T13:40:59.250-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42DG7xw2eI/AAAAAAAAHg4/ypRondclE5I/s1600-h/IMG_4854.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444151679709665762" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42DG7xw2eI/AAAAAAAAHg4/ypRondclE5I/s200/IMG_4854.JPG" /></a> <strong><span style="color:#ffcc33;">Indian Canyons</span></strong><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42DGANBFGI/AAAAAAAAHgw/cWhxQla_l3o/s1600-h/IMG_4855.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444151663717848162" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42DGANBFGI/AAAAAAAAHgw/cWhxQla_l3o/s200/IMG_4855.JPG" /></a><br />An absolute must do is hiking Andreas Indian Canyons. A beautiful oasis of palm trees with a stream running through.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42DFqABBfI/AAAAAAAAHgo/tC-W3pPfn3w/s1600-h/IMG_4856.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444151657757738482" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42DFqABBfI/AAAAAAAAHgo/tC-W3pPfn3w/s200/IMG_4856.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>We started at the visitor center for a movie on canyon legends and a talk from the ranger about how they had to kick out the skinheads who lived in the canyons in the 1980s and remove the graffiti from the rocks.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42DElyqsDI/AAAAAAAAHgg/HpS6OXMj8Q0/s1600-h/IMG_4852.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444151639448137778" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42DElyqsDI/AAAAAAAAHgg/HpS6OXMj8Q0/s200/IMG_4852.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-4685241995446095936?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-10324670715405373822010-03-02T13:23:00.000-08:002010-03-02T13:26:48.667-08:00Thris trip was all about relaxation and choice. Four night at the same hotel, one block off Palm Canyon Drive. Our activities included the wonderful Living Desert nature area, with its wildlife show, the option to visit the Palm Springs Air Museum, and dinner at Sherman's Deli.<br /><br />Many people took time to swim and relax around the pool or to shop along Palm Canyon Drive.<br /><br />Of course the day's highlight was the Palm Springs Follies. They just keep getting better and better!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-1032467071540537382?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-34009494678462494562010-03-02T13:07:00.000-08:002010-03-02T13:23:20.950-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42BsMRQgdI/AAAAAAAAHgY/8BWhmYxEsPM/s1600-h/IMG_4837.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444150120768635346" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S42BsMRQgdI/AAAAAAAAHgY/8BWhmYxEsPM/s200/IMG_4837.JPG" /></a><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffcc00;">Days 1 &amp; 2, City Tour &amp; tram to Mt. San Jacinto</span><br /></strong><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S41_aH3K1eI/AAAAAAAAHgI/gM-keFk6Fk0/s1600-h/IMG_4831.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444147611324569058" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S41_aH3K1eI/AAAAAAAAHgI/gM-keFk6Fk0/s200/IMG_4831.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S41_ZafcWoI/AAAAAAAAHgA/tYrZtbg6IbM/s1600-h/IMG_4844.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444147599145458306" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S41_ZafcWoI/AAAAAAAAHgA/tYrZtbg6IbM/s200/IMG_4844.JPG" /></a> We took the tram up Mt. San Jacinto. From nice 70 something degree weather we ascended to the snow. Al &amp; Lilly Kite enjoyed the tram ride up.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The only complaint was the unexperienced bartender at the top, although I understand lots of our travelers had lots of advice for the poor guy.</div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S41_YmM_asI/AAAAAAAAHf4/MM0jVDpiPYw/s1600-h/IMG_4836.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444147585109420738" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S41_YmM_asI/AAAAAAAAHf4/MM0jVDpiPYw/s200/IMG_4836.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Another of the day's highlight was our tour with Ed Hartman, who has lived in Palm Springs for more than 40 years. He and Frank Sinatra have the same birthday and one year were both celebrating at Lord Fletcher's. Traveler Janine Whaley was a waitress at Lord Fletchers when she lived in Palm Springs during the 1960s and remembered servind Jack Lemmon and all the gang.</div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-3400949467846249456?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-8618657372355617762010-02-02T13:52:00.000-08:002010-02-02T14:13:12.303-08:00The group visited the Taj Mahal at both sunrise and sunset for a complete experience.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S2iiCtaDzKI/AAAAAAAAGWc/I9KDpOc-ihE/s1600-h/IMG_4294.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433771117854837922" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S2iiCtaDzKI/AAAAAAAAGWc/I9KDpOc-ihE/s200/IMG_4294.JPG" /></a><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S2iiCOi7nVI/AAAAAAAAGWU/Aw-78bgvTIs/s1600-h/IMG_4093.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433771109570551122" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S2iiCOi7nVI/AAAAAAAAGWU/Aw-78bgvTIs/s200/IMG_4093.JPG" /></a> Christine &amp; Diana were very popular with Indian teenage girls who all wanted pictures with them.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S2iiBZL3GxI/AAAAAAAAGWM/CuVWkmDKis4/s1600-h/IMG_4094.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433771095246707474" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S2iiBZL3GxI/AAAAAAAAGWM/CuVWkmDKis4/s200/IMG_4094.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Our group traveled the local waterways<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S2iiA-ay-nI/AAAAAAAAGWE/CJr_hJOam14/s1600-h/IMG_3984.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433771088061594226" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/S2iiA-ay-nI/AAAAAAAAGWE/CJr_hJOam14/s200/IMG_3984.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Many more trip photos are available on Setness.com. Click on the following link <a href="http://setness.com/">http://setness.com</a></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-861865737235561776?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-60452510768315768612009-11-25T10:01:00.001-08:002009-11-25T10:52:54.639-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/Sw19APqYfiI/AAAAAAAAF2U/VfzymwDjvoA/s1600/packed+with+pride.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 132px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408116170699603490" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/Sw19APqYfiI/AAAAAAAAF2U/VfzymwDjvoA/s200/packed+with+pride.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">December 2009</span></strong><br /></span><br />This holiday season Setness Tours will be collecting contribution on behalf of Packed With Pride of Stockton.<br /><br />What is "Packed With Pride"?<br />Packed With Pride supports U.S. Troops by sending packages and letters containing necessities and goodies to deployed military men and women whereever they are and whenever we can.<br />Click on the following link to check out thier official website:<br /><a href="http://www.packedwithpride.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ffcc00;">http://www.packedwithpride.com/</span></strong></a><span style="color:#ffcc00;"><br /></span><br />We will be collecting supplies, monetary contributions for shipping costs, and letters of support for our heroes.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>For supplies</strong></span>, please click on the following link for a complete list of what is needed</span><br /></span><a href="http://www.packedwithpride.com/List.htm"><strong><span style="color:#ffcc00;">http://www.packedwithpride.com/List.htm</span></strong></a><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>To donate money:</strong></span> A $12.00 donation can sponsor one packed with pride box for a soldier or service personnel. A donation of ANY amount is greatly appreciated. You may write checks out to either Setness Tours or Packed With Pride.<br /><br />If you would like to <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">write a letter</span></strong> of support or apppreciation you may address any letter as Dear Hero, Dear Service Member, Dear Soldier or just Hello<br /><br />Or if you would like to <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">donate time</span></strong>, you can join the office staff and friends help pack supplies at the packed with pride location on Tuesday December 29, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.<br />4368 N. Sutter St.<br />Stockton CA 95204<br /><br />Setness Tours will be collecting all donations at their home at<br />2432 W. Benjamin Holt Dr. Stockton CA 95207.<br />Please drop off or send in all donations by Saturday December 19, 2009</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-6045251076831576861?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-64643303446284072492009-10-21T10:35:00.000-07:002009-10-23T13:44:05.818-07:00Fall Foliage: Day 7<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffcc00;">To view ALL trip photos, click on the following link:</span></strong><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/SetnessTours/VermontNewHampshireFallFoliage#"><strong><span style="color:#ffcc00;">http://picasaweb.google.com/SetnessTours/VermontNewHampshireFallFoliage#</span></strong></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9Hdt-_-_I/AAAAAAAAF1Q/W16l8t9kUzg/s1600-h/DSCI1969.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395109454498757618" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9Hdt-_-_I/AAAAAAAAF1Q/W16l8t9kUzg/s200/DSCI1969.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9HdWW9IXI/AAAAAAAAF1I/FVuDuvzd6YE/s1600-h/DSCI1966.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395109448156782962" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9HdWW9IXI/AAAAAAAAF1I/FVuDuvzd6YE/s200/DSCI1966.JPG" /></a> Day 7 was a high light for some of our travelers, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. Intuition would lead you to believe that JFK's library would be located on the Harvard Campus, but it was actually built across the bay at Columbus Point over looking the water and the Boston skyline, a perfect location for someone who loved to sail.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9Hc0mio1I/AAAAAAAAF1A/E_4RytG8MPw/s1600-h/DSCI1965.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395109439095350098" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9Hc0mio1I/AAAAAAAAF1A/E_4RytG8MPw/s200/DSCI1965.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9HIMEA9iI/AAAAAAAAF0o/1FDAolR-I68/s1600-h/DSCI1966.JPG"></a>To learn more about the Presidential Library click on the following link:</div><div><a href="http://jfklibrary.org/">http://jfklibrary.org/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9G7F1wo7I/AAAAAAAAF0g/xIgOqyc7bMI/s1600-h/DSCI1986.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395108859607032754" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9G7F1wo7I/AAAAAAAAF0g/xIgOqyc7bMI/s200/DSCI1986.JPG" /></a> After the library we took a quick walk down Hanover Street past the Paul Revere statue (start of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Freedom</span> Trail) to Mike's Pastry to pick up some of Mike's famous <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">cannolis</span> (Vito's favorite). They were <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">absolutely</span> amazing.<br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9GyKgD-II/AAAAAAAAF0Y/RzOYMatIJEs/s1600-h/DSCI1990.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395108706239379586" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9GyKgD-II/AAAAAAAAF0Y/RzOYMatIJEs/s200/DSCI1990.JPG" /></a><br />The bakery had something for everyone including cookies, chocolate covered <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">pretzels</span>, cakes, cheesecakes, and even some Boston Cream Pie.<br /><br /><br /><br />After our sweet treats we headed over to an Italian deli to pick up some snacks for the plane ride home. It was identical to a deli you would actually find in Italy....<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Prosciutto</span> anyone?<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9GxgyAyMI/AAAAAAAAF0Q/BU7OgQIfRfA/s1600-h/DSCI1987.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395108695040379074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9GxgyAyMI/AAAAAAAAF0Q/BU7OgQIfRfA/s200/DSCI1987.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9GxLX-G5I/AAAAAAAAF0I/euiu6pxXu18/s1600-h/DSCI1988.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395108689294007186" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/St9GxLX-G5I/AAAAAAAAF0I/euiu6pxXu18/s200/DSCI1988.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We had some extra time until we had to be at the airport so our driver Ron took us around historic Boston to see the parks, churches, courthouses and some famous streets where Margo pointed out where some well known people have homes.</div><div></div><div>Our flight was not bad at all, unlike the in flight movie they played. Fortunately, we arrived on time and no one lost their luggage. As Katherine always says, it is wonderful to travel but there's nothing like going home to sleep in your own bed.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-6464330344628407249?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-63531140713635579212009-10-17T10:33:00.000-07:002009-10-17T11:29:27.960-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoCKmNQHfI/AAAAAAAAFvc/drJs3fd5G6I/s1600-h/DSCI1933.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393625884807667186" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoCKmNQHfI/AAAAAAAAFvc/drJs3fd5G6I/s200/DSCI1933.JPG" /></a> Fall Foliage: Day 6<br /><br />Wow! This was such a great day, filled with different activities, something for everyone. We left <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Killington</span> and headed over to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rockingham</span> to The Vermont Country Store: <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Purveryors</span> of the Practical &amp; Hard-To Find. It was a huge store filled with clothes, food, toys, kitchenware and soaps. Entering the store was like passing through a time portal to a time when your grandmother's favorite candy filled the shelves and the best toys were made of wood and NEVER plugged in. We spent an hour and half <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">shopping</span>, but for many, it wasn't enough. (Good thing we took <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">catalogues</span> home).<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoCKIgx6tI/AAAAAAAAFvU/Tr1tQMeblq8/s1600-h/DSCI1930.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393625876836510418" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoCKIgx6tI/AAAAAAAAFvU/Tr1tQMeblq8/s200/DSCI1930.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoCJ-z7zaI/AAAAAAAAFvM/06FFBFvuGNA/s1600-h/DSCI1929.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393625874232495522" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoCJ-z7zaI/AAAAAAAAFvM/06FFBFvuGNA/s200/DSCI1929.JPG" /></a> Next, we pacified our cravings for everything apple at The Apple Barn. Apple Pie a la Mode seemed to be the favorite but others took pleasure in apple pastries, fresh apples, cold apple cider and even some Vermont cheddar cheese. Everything was...in the words of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Rachael</span> Ray.....<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">YUMMO</span>!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoBioX_1OI/AAAAAAAAFvE/2zvZkQHEuKg/s1600-h/DSCI1939.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393625198194840802" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoBioX_1OI/AAAAAAAAFvE/2zvZkQHEuKg/s200/DSCI1939.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoBiW4xYuI/AAAAAAAAFu8/6yfCsisOIr8/s1600-h/DSCI1940.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393625193500467938" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoBiW4xYuI/AAAAAAAAFu8/6yfCsisOIr8/s200/DSCI1940.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />We stopped for lunch in the town of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stockbridge</span> where Norman Rockwell lived out the later part of his life.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoBh9Iod-I/AAAAAAAAFu0/NZp_eAi2a30/s1600-h/DSCI1944.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393625186587670498" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoBh9Iod-I/AAAAAAAAFu0/NZp_eAi2a30/s200/DSCI1944.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoBE8XjV0I/AAAAAAAAFus/08dJldB3VTQ/s1600-h/DSCI1952.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393624688165607234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoBE8XjV0I/AAAAAAAAFus/08dJldB3VTQ/s200/DSCI1952.JPG" /></a><br />The Norman Rockwell Museum was a wonderful collection of his humorous and moving illustrations. An interesting point brought to our attention was that Rockwell was an illustrator which means that he sold the copyright to his work, never the actual paintings. This was good for us because that meant Rockwell's collection at the time of his death was almost near complete (as complete as one could imagine considering he made over 4000 works of art). They had every cover of The Saturday Evening Post that Rockwell <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">illustrated</span>, all four of the "Four Freedom" paintings and many more. They even had Rockwell's original studio on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">exhibit</span>. Unfortunately, no photographs were <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">aloud</span> in the museum....too bad. <br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoBEiEdpXI/AAAAAAAAFuk/2SjksBhRZv0/s1600-h/DSCI1949.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393624681106220402" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoBEiEdpXI/AAAAAAAAFuk/2SjksBhRZv0/s200/DSCI1949.JPG" /></a> </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoArpfSq9I/AAAAAAAAFuc/cS4lEEf1bM8/s1600-h/DSCI1956.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393624253601065938" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoArpfSq9I/AAAAAAAAFuc/cS4lEEf1bM8/s200/DSCI1956.JPG" /></a> </div><div>Our last stop of the day was in Podunk <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Massachusetts</span> to dine at the Salem Cross Inn. This home held historic value having been built around 1700 and has been a working farm ever since. The name of the inn refers to the symbol on the door that protects the home from evil witches. </div><div> </div><div>It was a delightful dining experience including costumed waitresses, an apple cobbler demonstration, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Yankee</span> pot roast and a mountain of home made whip cream for dessert.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoArLKjHYI/AAAAAAAAFuU/rCRqGlMS88A/s1600-h/DSCI1959.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393624245460999554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoArLKjHYI/AAAAAAAAFuU/rCRqGlMS88A/s200/DSCI1959.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoAq8eKLiI/AAAAAAAAFuM/OoRp8vDHDb0/s1600-h/DSCI1962.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393624241516719650" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StoAq8eKLiI/AAAAAAAAFuM/OoRp8vDHDb0/s200/DSCI1962.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-6353114071363557921?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-15523734609955137022009-10-15T18:12:00.000-07:002009-10-15T19:29:03.591-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfMZc1D8uI/AAAAAAAAFuA/JWP4gwMwLOM/s1600-h/DSCI1876.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393003816407003874" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfMZc1D8uI/AAAAAAAAFuA/JWP4gwMwLOM/s200/DSCI1876.JPG" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Fall Foliage: Day 5<br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffcc00;">To view ALL tour photos, click the following link:</span></strong><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/SetnessTours/VermontNewHampshireFallFoliage"><span style="color:#ffcc00;">http://picasaweb.google.com/SetnessTours/VermontNewHampshireFallFoliage</span></a><br /><br />After sleeping in just a bit, the hotel hosted a lovely breakfast buffet. We've recently recognized that we Californians are pretty spoiled with the fresh fruit we expect with breakfast every morning, that's a little harder to come by in these parts.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfKbiFhg4I/AAAAAAAAFt4/7aw3DnhblOI/s1600-h/DSCI1882.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393001653154710402" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfKbiFhg4I/AAAAAAAAFt4/7aw3DnhblOI/s200/DSCI1882.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfKbZa4o5I/AAAAAAAAFtw/gX4bBeO_XBo/s1600-h/DSCI1879.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393001650828387218" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfKbZa4o5I/AAAAAAAAFtw/gX4bBeO_XBo/s200/DSCI1879.JPG" /></a>Durning our time Proctor Vermont we discovered the beauty and mass of Vermont marble at the world's largest marble museum. Vermont marble was used for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">several</span> DC monuments, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, the Capital and many more. We watched a short movie, walked through the hall of marble presidents, observed modern marble art, wondered through the show room and then went nuts in the gift shop. Our bags are all a little heavier.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfKa3kyu0I/AAAAAAAAFto/cYyoGhr6jqI/s1600-h/DSCI1890.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393001641743137602" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfKa3kyu0I/AAAAAAAAFto/cYyoGhr6jqI/s200/DSCI1890.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfKCcQvT_I/AAAAAAAAFtg/EKjqBunW86M/s1600-h/DSCI1903.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393001222094409714" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfKCcQvT_I/AAAAAAAAFtg/EKjqBunW86M/s200/DSCI1903.JPG" /></a> Woodstock VT (not to be confused with the woodstock in N.H. or N.Y.) We strolled through the town of Woodstock browsing the shops and dining at some very special <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">restaurants</span>. We checked out the Mountain Creamery (home of the "Mile High Apple Pie), the cafe at the Woodstock Inn or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Bentley's</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Restaurant</span>. Thankfully, Woodstock had very unique boutiques to satisfy our shipping urges.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfKCIG4FbI/AAAAAAAAFtY/EbwyU1F8d84/s1600-h/DSCI1908.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393001216684332466" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfKCIG4FbI/AAAAAAAAFtY/EbwyU1F8d84/s200/DSCI1908.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfJKIUo2cI/AAAAAAAAFtQ/zk0mElSFQJU/s1600-h/DSCI1910.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393000254669380034" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfJKIUo2cI/AAAAAAAAFtQ/zk0mElSFQJU/s200/DSCI1910.JPG" /></a> The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Quechee</span> Gorge is also known as New England's Grand Canyon. Half of the group appreciated the view of the gorge from a bridge over looking the canyon while the other half took a short hike down to the damn at the start of the river. The sights were all spectacular. </div><div></div><div></div><div>Margo, out tour guide, continues to remind us what good timing we've had to see the bright colors of the foliage. However, we are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">experiencing</span> December temperatures which Margo calls a "cold snap" because they are very <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">unusual</span> for this time of year. If we didn't come with gloves, hats and scarfs, then we have certainly bought some by now...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">burr</span>..<br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfJJ_8D_aI/AAAAAAAAFtI/6NT-12_ybTM/s1600-h/DSCI1919.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393000252418817442" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfJJ_8D_aI/AAAAAAAAFtI/6NT-12_ybTM/s200/DSCI1919.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The evening was spent at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">leisure</span> at the hotel.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfJJZxfljI/AAAAAAAAFtA/l57RTdMWGYo/s1600-h/DSCI1925.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393000242173941298" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StfJJZxfljI/AAAAAAAAFtA/l57RTdMWGYo/s200/DSCI1925.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-1552373460995513702?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-22633438863713796112009-10-14T18:23:00.000-07:002009-10-14T19:32:35.820-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ9GObmqBI/AAAAAAAAFjw/AtpRTfs0jgg/s1600-h/DSCI1825.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392635149729310738" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ9GObmqBI/AAAAAAAAFjw/AtpRTfs0jgg/s200/DSCI1825.JPG" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Fall Foliage: Day 4</span><br /></span></strong><br />There's one thing we learned that is for certain: no matter how long a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">migrant</span> from "away" has been leaving here, they will never be true Vermonters in the eyes of the natives. Fortunately we got to learn what some of the "true" <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Vermonters</span> do up here in the Green Mountain State.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ9Fq75yNI/AAAAAAAAFjo/gwuvZduGG9Q/s1600-h/DSCI1827.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392635140201105618" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ9Fq75yNI/AAAAAAAAFjo/gwuvZduGG9Q/s200/DSCI1827.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ9Fewx04I/AAAAAAAAFjg/GOxyKG28Rw8/s1600-h/DSCI1822.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392635136933221250" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ9Fewx04I/AAAAAAAAFjg/GOxyKG28Rw8/s200/DSCI1822.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ8hV3jvKI/AAAAAAAAFjY/PB55Rvg0VSg/s1600-h/DSCI1854.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392634516070448290" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ8hV3jvKI/AAAAAAAAFjY/PB55Rvg0VSg/s200/DSCI1854.JPG" /></a> </div><div><br />After a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">scenic</span> drive over the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Connecticut</span> river and into the state of Vermont we visited the Morse Maple Sugar Farm. We were entertained with a witty presentation by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Berr</span> Morse, the 7<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Th</span> generation <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sugar</span> farmer and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">author</span>. Afterwards we got to try a little "Sugar-On-Ice"...very simple but very yummy.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ8hF4qzQI/AAAAAAAAFjQ/4HnmEMPt3yM/s1600-h/DSCI1840.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392634511780138242" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ8hF4qzQI/AAAAAAAAFjQ/4HnmEMPt3yM/s200/DSCI1840.JPG" /></a> The afternoon was spent in the state capital, Montpelier. Our group dined at a variety of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">restaurants</span> for lunch, The Main Street Grill, The Skinny Pancake or the Cafe in the capital building.The capital was large compared to the other towns we've been in but still small in our eyes.<br /><br /><br /><br />What is the difference between apple cider and apple juice? Cider has NO additives at all, just pure juice from the apple press then heated to 178 degrees and then cooled down while juice has sugar and several other ingredient. The fresh cider we tasted at the Cold Hollow Cider Mill was fantastic, hot or cold. We saw the workers running the press machine. The batch of apples in the machine in the photo can produce 300 gallons of cider and 800 lbs of feed for local farmers at once ...wow. The cider mill sold an assortment of gifts and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">scrumpcious</span> snacks including hot apple doughnuts, apple pie, apple cookies and fresh apples for only 10 cents a piece.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ8DUmR7fI/AAAAAAAAFjI/ma0LIkT7J3w/s1600-h/DSCI1870.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392634000333467122" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ8DUmR7fI/AAAAAAAAFjI/ma0LIkT7J3w/s200/DSCI1870.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ8C9foXmI/AAAAAAAAFjA/1iNvyzywndA/s1600-h/DSCI1862.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392633994131562082" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ8C9foXmI/AAAAAAAAFjA/1iNvyzywndA/s200/DSCI1862.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ8Cg2JjwI/AAAAAAAAFi4/z56p46jarcQ/s1600-h/DSCI1858.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392633986441383682" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ8Cg2JjwI/AAAAAAAAFi4/z56p46jarcQ/s200/DSCI1858.JPG" /></a><br />After a relaxed day of touring and driving through the mountains we had dinner at the Countryman's Pleasure <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Restaurant</span> where we tried traditional German dishes including <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sauerbraten</span> and stuffed apricot chicken.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ6rH1wkrI/AAAAAAAAFiw/T3GnKYQGoBw/s1600-h/DSCI1873.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392632485080240818" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ6rH1wkrI/AAAAAAAAFiw/T3GnKYQGoBw/s200/DSCI1873.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ6q7YZ39I/AAAAAAAAFio/KaTT0AdFoBE/s1600-h/DSCI1875.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392632481735892946" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StZ6q7YZ39I/AAAAAAAAFio/KaTT0AdFoBE/s200/DSCI1875.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We are now staying at the Holiday Inn in the town of Killington, where we actually found a McDonalds (fast food is rare in this state).</div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>To see <em>ALL</em> tour photos, click on the following link:</strong></span></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/SetnessTours/VermontNewHampshireFallFoliage#"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>http://picasaweb.google.com/SetnessTours/VermontNewHampshireFallFoliage#</strong></span></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-2263343886371379611?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-89878351688285283102009-10-13T17:10:00.000-07:002009-10-14T18:22:52.081-07:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Fall Foliage: Day 3</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>To see All trip photos, please click on the following link</strong><br /></span><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/SetnessTours/VermontNewHampshireFallFoliage#"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">http://picasaweb.google.com/SetnessTours/VermontNewHampshireFallFoliage#</span></strong></a><br /><br />The day started out a little gloomy but a little bit of bad weather brought a lovely <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprise</span> to us later in the day...but I'll get to that later.<br />First was a lake cruise across New <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hampshire's</span> largest lake, Lake <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Winnipesaukee</span>. A few travelers enjoyed a morning bloody <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">mary</span> during the easy one hour voyage. We disembarked at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wolfeboro</span> where we wondered around the charming little town.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUhsL6_uEI/AAAAAAAAFd4/Xd_S7TvuxBE/s1600-h/DSCI1732.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392253171844233282" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUhsL6_uEI/AAAAAAAAFd4/Xd_S7TvuxBE/s200/DSCI1732.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUhrmph9KI/AAAAAAAAFdw/euZHYSp5bmM/s1600-h/DSCI1729.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392253161838867618" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUhrmph9KI/AAAAAAAAFdw/euZHYSp5bmM/s200/DSCI1729.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUhrR_v6tI/AAAAAAAAFdo/6gXPWj3Ziac/s1600-h/DSCI1721.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392253156294912722" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUhrR_v6tI/AAAAAAAAFdo/6gXPWj3Ziac/s200/DSCI1721.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">motorcoach</span> picked us up and we departed for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kancamagus</span> Highway, a national scenic drive. There was an array of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">extrodinary</span> fall colors. The views reminded me of images Bob Ross would have painted on the Joy of Painting show, only better. Our first stop was at a classic New England covered bridge.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUhLooryLI/AAAAAAAAFdg/N9hehBOxO9w/s1600-h/DSCI1756.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392252612616374450" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUhLooryLI/AAAAAAAAFdg/N9hehBOxO9w/s200/DSCI1756.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div><div><div><div><div><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392250813598768978" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUfi6xdn1I/AAAAAAAAFc4/vvY1evAz0EQ/s200/DSCI1750.JPG" /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUfisXvQ2I/AAAAAAAAFcw/nWhS7C2-Ev8/s1600-h/DSCI1748.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392250809732776802" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUfisXvQ2I/AAAAAAAAFcw/nWhS7C2-Ev8/s200/DSCI1748.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div>Our second stop was a fantastic scenic view from a foot bridge. It crossed over a river with several waterfalls and rapids. </div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUd4rRZWYI/AAAAAAAAFco/7CZzveqz2To/s1600-h/DSCI1772.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392248988371605890" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUd4rRZWYI/AAAAAAAAFco/7CZzveqz2To/s200/DSCI1772.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUd4B_j5xI/AAAAAAAAFcg/3zh93NcCJs4/s1600-h/DSCI1775.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392248977290946322" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUd4B_j5xI/AAAAAAAAFcg/3zh93NcCJs4/s200/DSCI1775.JPG" /></a> </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>The storm that caused us to bring out our umbrellas also brought a light snow fall at the higher elevations. The snow fall was just heavy enough to leave an angelic layer of white all over the tree tops. The snow was so <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">irresistible</span> that a handful our our travelers just had to play in it, including throwing snow balls at me, an innocent bystander just trying to take photos .</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392248191779070754" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUdKTu74yI/AAAAAAAAFcY/dVuSSRFonuI/s200/DSCI1795.JPG" /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUdJjFEWRI/AAAAAAAAFcQ/W40JuEn28M8/s1600-h/DSCI1790.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392248178718562578" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUdJjFEWRI/AAAAAAAAFcQ/W40JuEn28M8/s200/DSCI1790.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUdJXQpqhI/AAAAAAAAFcI/7XpV3Z6u6S4/s1600-h/DSCI1791.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392248175545920018" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUdJXQpqhI/AAAAAAAAFcI/7XpV3Z6u6S4/s200/DSCI1791.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><div><div>We made a few more stops: <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lincoln</span>, Flume, and Woodstock, New Hampshire.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUbc8xdaWI/AAAAAAAAFbo/nHY-wo6mnB8/s1600-h/DSCI1801.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392246313009899874" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUbc8xdaWI/AAAAAAAAFbo/nHY-wo6mnB8/s200/DSCI1801.JPG" /></a>Unfortunately, we did not encounter any real moose, just a few stuffed ones<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUbcezC6JI/AAAAAAAAFbg/8uXYQwNmLV4/s1600-h/DSCI1803.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392246304963487890" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUbcezC6JI/AAAAAAAAFbg/8uXYQwNmLV4/s200/DSCI1803.JPG" /></a><br />However some patrons enjoyed a pint of beer from the local Woodstock brewery<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUbb_2oFbI/AAAAAAAAFbY/n2FzWjxb6OE/s1600-h/DSCI1804.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392246296657008050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StUbb_2oFbI/AAAAAAAAFbY/n2FzWjxb6OE/s200/DSCI1804.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The night ended with dinner at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mames</span>, a cozy restaurant that was once a barn. We enjoyed either beef medallions or baked haddock and topped it off with a traditional carrot cake.</div><div><br /><br /> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-8987835168828528310?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-43514012489968101132009-10-12T16:50:00.000-07:002009-10-12T18:39:44.604-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StPZPNpEEyI/AAAAAAAAFa8/SZOa03axbA0/s1600-h/DSCI1673.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391892034275775266" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StPZPNpEEyI/AAAAAAAAFa8/SZOa03axbA0/s200/DSCI1673.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StPRc3qVjpI/AAAAAAAAFVM/x4NVTPCvO9A/s1600-h/DSCI1690.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391883472800681618" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StPRc3qVjpI/AAAAAAAAFVM/x4NVTPCvO9A/s200/DSCI1690.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StPRcKJOjcI/AAAAAAAAFU8/oH7vASQSsHY/s1600-h/DSCI1670.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391883460582215106" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StPRcKJOjcI/AAAAAAAAFU8/oH7vASQSsHY/s200/DSCI1670.JPG" /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Fall Foliage: Day 2</span></em></strong></div><br /><div>Most people greet Monday morning with apprehension....Not Us! We started early with a hot breakfast and headed off for Salem. We found Salem to be quite small but bursting with character. How lucky we are to have visited this town of witchcraft hysteria during the Halloween season (They LOVE Halloween).<br /></div><div>After a quick tour of the town center we arrived at the House of Seven Gables (the home made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne). At first glance, the Puritan style house wasn't much to look at but when you learn that it is the oldest wooden <strong><em>mansion</em></strong> in the country, you get some perspective really quick. You may wonder how was Hawthorne connected to the home; His cousin was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sussana</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ingersoll</span>, the sole heir to the Turner-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ingersoll</span> mansion, where he visited frequently.</div><br /><div>Next: The Ye <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Olde</span> Pepper <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Companie</span>, the oldest candy company, est. 1806</div><br /><div>Photo stop: The Salem Maritime district</div><br /><div>Our brief stop in Gloucester, MA consisted of a delicious and extremely entertaining lobster luncheon at the Gloucester House. The owner Thomas depicted some local history, picked on Shirley a little and taught us how to eat a FRESH lobster. It was messy, fun and a must-do New England experience.</div><br /><div>After a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">peaceful</span> ride over the New <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hampshire</span> state boarder, we stopped by a "State Liquor Store". Here, we learned there is no sales tax in N.H and the state has complete control of the sale of ALL liquor. Ironically, the stores are located at highway rest stops.</div><br /><div>We are now staying at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Margate</span> Resort Hotel where our balconies overlook a serene lake surrounded by fall foliage. Great choice Katherine.</div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">To see ALL the trip photos, click on the following link:</span></strong><br /></div><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/SetnessTours/VermontNewHampshireFallFoliage#"><span style="font-size:180%;">http://picasaweb.google.com/SetnessTours/VermontNewHampshireFallFoliage#</span></a><span style="font-size:180%;">#<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-4351401248996810113?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552157632379535338.post-31547171998743627232009-10-11T17:34:00.000-07:002009-10-12T16:50:14.507-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StKQ9VSbU4I/AAAAAAAAFUE/R62NtTM34B0/s1600-h/boston_skyline-2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391531087276757890" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StKQ9VSbU4I/AAAAAAAAFUE/R62NtTM34B0/s200/boston_skyline-2.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StKQ87IBPtI/AAAAAAAAFT8/lXSOvDRevcI/s1600-h/faneuil+hall.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 166px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391531080253783762" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StKQ87IBPtI/AAAAAAAAFT8/lXSOvDRevcI/s200/faneuil+hall.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StKPPpwWxOI/AAAAAAAAFT0/orLbPYdDCHI/s1600-h/DSCI1634.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391529202985387234" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2k2XCiNvxA/StKPPpwWxOI/AAAAAAAAFT0/orLbPYdDCHI/s200/DSCI1634.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><div><br /><br /></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Vermont &amp; New Hampshire Fall Foliage Trip:</span></strong></div><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Day 1</span></strong><br /><br />The journey to the east coast went smoothly. We even arrived early to the Boston airport. Here, we met our lovely local tour guide Margo who will be escorting our trip for the remainder of our time in New England.<br /><br />First we traveled to downtown Boston through the "Big Dig" (Boston's 14.5 billion dollar highway renoviation). Then, before scattering off to our choice of restuarants, we gathered infont of Faneuil Hall which was once the site of several speeches by Samuel Adams and James Otis.<br /><br />Several members of our group dined at Union Oyster House where JFK was said to have eaten every Sunday while holding the office of state senator. Others went to Henssey's, Dick's Last Resort, Cheers ("Where everyone knows your name") or one of the many excellent resturants in the Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall Plaza.<br /><br />After a long day of traveling and crossing over the Leonard Zakim Bridge, we arrived at the Holiday Inn of Tewksbury located just outside of Boston. </div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2552157632379535338-3154717199874362723?l=setnesstours.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Setness Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203446816526013285noreply@blogger.com0