Serendipity 3, upper East side, "frozen hot chocolate". wow, a caloric overload! Look at the chandelier that was above our heads. We went there after a day at Central Park.
Mt. Vernon was amazing, educational and inspiring. It was my first visit ever. The cupola on the roof was a genius way of ventilating and/or cooling the mansion. George is buried on the right and Martha on the left. 25 family members are buried behind the black door there. As you may know, George Washington
lead as President of the U.S. from this house, the white house wasn't built yet. MANY many famous people in history stayed at the mansion. The bedrooms, parlors and furnishings are grandiose--beyond your wildest imagination. Check it out online! The paint colors alone are shocking. If you want to know more, please ask me! ha ha. No, JK!! -- go to the website.
We went to Annapolis, where the Naval Academy is . . . . here are some of the officer's homes. Charming, dontcha think? This is us on a harbor excursion, it was a beautiful and historic place to be, quaint and chariming.
The Welch performers. This was happening on the "mall" one day -- I had to put this pic. on, they were adorable. .... and since the Barlows are Welsh, well, ya know. A bit of trivia....... Q: in the early 1800's how much do you think it cost for one person to come over on a ship (1 way) from Wales to NYC?
A: 6 pounds, which was considered a fortune.
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