Category: Travel
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Sail Away
Went over to Newport this morning to check out the 2023 Ocean Race boats. These hydrofoil boats are as far removed from my kind of sailing as a wood-and-canvas biplane is from the Dragon spacecraft. Behind the 21st century sailboats is the Oliver Hazard Perry, a sailing school ship and the official flagship and tall ship ambassador of Rhode Island. 1812 meets…
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Celebrity Photo
I just finished getting some Epic Passes for skiing next year in Colorado. For some reason, they wanted photos of the pass holders. (I guess no slipping my pass to someone else for the day. No, no, everyone must pay the huge fees even if they’re not skiing that day.) Anyway, I uploaded a mugshot…
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Island Retreat
In my historical fiction manuscript (The Cottage Industry), the main character, David Enders, sails a catboat out of Stonington, Ct. He passes Enders Island, which he takes to be a good omen. It isn’t. To me, the island was just a spot on a chart (just below Mason Island on the Connecticut shoreline). So, I…
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Disquiet Lisbon
Well, after a long hiatus, it’s time to go back to Portugal. Unfortunately, this particular trip involves work. It’s the occasion of the annual Disquiet International Literary Program, which requires one to behave, be productive, and be sober. At least through the morning hours. I’ve never been to one of these writers’ retreats before. I’m thrilled…
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Last bit of skiing in N.H.
A warm day (23F) and nice view of the White Mountains from the Waterville Valley Ski resort.
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The N.E. Literary Tour continues…at its haphazard pace.
A quick trip over to Stonington to see the home of James Merrill, poet and Pulitzer Prize winner. He lived on Water Street in a big house that now serves as a writer’s residence. As the website notes, “The house is only open to the public once or twice a year.” Fortunately, there’s Noah’s and the Water St. Café…