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Mokuaikaua Church–Kona, HI

Big Island Hawaii December 6, 2015 0 Comments

A Gesture Never to be Forgotten Walking down Ali’i Drive at 5:00 PM, I wanted to visit the oldest Christian Church in Hawaii. The door had just closed before I could enter. The woman inside saw me and was nice enough to open the door for me to see this beautiful church. It was technically, closing hours, but Roxanne was…

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Kona Beach Café–Jensen Beach, FL

Florida Jensen Beach December 1, 2015 0 Comments

A Nice Place to Hang-Out Located in downtown Jensen Beach along Pineapple Avenue near the railroad tracks, Kona Café does transform itself into a “beachy scene” with a tiki hut, fire-pits and cracker style architecture. It has become a popular place, particularly on the weekends. We sat in the tiki-hut by the bar and it was extremely comfortable. Two of…

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Berry Fresh Café–Stuart, FL

Florida Stuart December 1, 2015 0 Comments

Worthy of a Try and More Becoming Martin County’s most popular restaurant, Berry Fresh brings to life to an old building that was once Golden Corral and Don Ramon’s. The parking lot is always full from 8:00 to 3:00, the operating hours. There are plenty comfortable booths and tables with an inviting bar area which makes this place inviting. The…

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Stuart Boat House Restaurant

Florida Stuart December 1, 2015 0 Comments

A Place to Consider in Downtown Stuart   Located in historic Stuart, the Boat House is an ideal location overlooking the St. Lucie River. On Sunday’s there is usually music playing next door with the outside amphitheater. The ambiance inside the Boathouse is fun with a nautical theme. My wife have had the quesadilla several times and liked it. I…

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The Fresh Market–Stuart, FL

Florida Stuart December 1, 2015 0 Comments

The Free Coffee is Wonderful   My first stop is always to the free coffee that is offered in a one ounce cup near the front middle of the store. Usually there are four varieties that are offered. There is cream and sugar and it is well attended. You can actually, too, purchase a cup for a buck, the best…

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Fort Pierce Downtown Farmers Saturday Market

Florida Ft. Pierce December 1, 2015 0 Comments

Saturday’s Marina Market–come hungry! Downtown Ft. Pierce has come a long way in its revitalization. There is an interesting mixture of old and new. One of those efforts in revitalization is the “Downtown Market” every Saturday morning along the marina. It is an extremely inviting place to visit. We have been to the Saturday Market several times. There are quite…

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Turquoise Room–Winslow, AZ

Arizona Winslow November 30, 2015 0 Comments

There is only one Turquoise Room We came for a late lunch. La Posada is an iconic restaurant and hotel, not only of Winslow, but all of Arizona and the American Southwest. The Turquoise Room restaurant is aptly named for its tranquility and great food. It is the best restaurant in eastern Arizona. The prices are reasonable and the ambiance…

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La Posada Hotel–Winslow, AZ

Arizona Winslow November 30, 2015 0 Comments

If the walls could talk Just image being in the same room that FDR, Einstein, Lindbergh and theDouble Mint Twins slept in? And the price for having this experience was $129 dollars. This is a place for “history aficionados.” We thoroughly enjoyed visiting this landmark hotel built in 1930. La Posada was the last of the Fred Harvey hotels built…

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