Great Gifts

I was looking for a plaque of a particular Saint and I came across this. Isn't it beautiful??? I just wanted to share it's beauty will all of you.

Saint Rita

There is a Nation Shrine To Saint Rita Of Cascia, and it is beautiful. I hope that someday I am able to go there, hopefully on her Feast Day. That would be wonderful. If you go to the website you can take a virtual tour. Just click on the link above.

Prince Edward Island

I've always loved the story of Anne Of Green Gables, and since I was a little girl I've wanted to visit Prince Edward Island. I would love to see everything Anne that there is to see and just enjoy the beauty all around. I know there is an Annual Lucy Maud Montgomery Festival (Lucy's the author), the Festival includes daily performances by "Anne" and "Diana," traditional music, readings from Montgomery's work (including Anne of Green Gables), period games, ice cream socials, barn dances, fish-tasting feasts, and a memorial service for Montgomery. Those are just a few of the events.

Of course if you do visit PEI where else is there to stay but Dalvay by the Sea Hotel, now famous as the "White Sands Hotel" featured in the Sullivan Entertainment production (where Anne delivers a fine performance of "The Highwayman"). Today, the Dalvay retains its reverence for a quieter time. There are no telephones, no radios and no televisions in any of the guest rooms. Visitors are encouraged to read by one of the over sized fireplaces (my hubby would love that), or play the piano, or go for a walk by the beach.

Someday!

Neuschwanstein Castle

This is definitely on my things to see before I die list. There are beautiful pictures of the castle during the winter, but I think I'd prefer seeing the trees just as they are here. How beautiful!!!