A few months ago, I published the story, “Such A Fine Sight To See,” about Roadside Attractions. On a recent trip to Maine, I was able to direct my long-suffering husband to new treasures along the highways and byways of this great country. I give you the latest fine sights:…
SISTER RAIN NANTUCKET WEEK X2 9 / 10 Per the calendar it was time to leave Nantucket. My heart said something different. But we packed our bags, followed the instructions for closing up the rental house. We had time to kill until our 2:45 pm ferry so we drove around,…
SISTER RAIN NANTUCKET WEEK X2 8 / 10 Even though it was October, we had to go to the beach before we left Nantucket. On our last full day, we walked down the path next to our house, allowing the pounding surf of the south shore to guide us. The…
SISTER RAIN NANTUCKET WEEK X2 7 / 10 Today’s piece, as well as yesterday’s, will share with you all the things I did while on Nantucket. Twenty years of reading about thee places was the most extensive research I have ever done before a trip. Nantucket is Elin Hilderbrand and…
SISTER RAIN NANTUCKET WEEK X2 6 / 10 Today’s piece, as well as tomorrow’s, will share with you all the things I did while on Nantucket. Twenty years of reading about these places was the most extensive research I have ever done before a trip. Nantucket is Elin Hilderbrand and…
SISTER RAIN NANTUCKET WEEK X2 5 / 10 There are no chain eateries on Nantucket. Although my husband and I are not fancy people, especially when it comes to food, we were not looking for fast food anyway during our time there. Mister Rain is a meat and potatoes guy,…
SISTER RAIN NANTUCKET WEEK X2 4 / 10 I may have previously shared with you that my husband loves to go to grocery stores when we travel. Upon arrival at our lodging, he unloads the car and as he says, “Gets out of her way,” so that her (me) can…
SISTER RAIN NANTUCKET WEEK X2 2 / 10 I have spent the last 20 years reading books about Nantucket, written by Elin Hilderbrand and Nancy Thayer, both residents of the island located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. They write of fictional people in a non-fictional place, every…
SISTER RAIN NANTUCKET WEEK X2 1 / 10 “Nantucket is an island located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The only ways to get there are by plane or ferry. Or by reading Elin Hilderbrand and Nancy Thayer books.” — Sister Rain #sisterrain #alittlesightalotofheart #legallyblindtraveler…
My husband and I travel well together, including navigation, which can be a challenge for some couples. It may surprise you to learn that I am the navigator. I am in charge of entering our destination into my iPhone, then aiding and abetting Siri to get us where we are…
