Last week was my twenty-first anniversary. My husband and I went to the movies (The Man from U.N.C.L.E.) and out to dinner at a Japanese bistro restaurant. The food was amazing, both in presentation and taste. I honestly can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a meal this much.
Miso Soup and Salad with Ginger Orange Dressing
Steak Teriyaki with Fried Rice
Chicken Tempura with Fried Rice
Green Tea Ice Cream Tempura, Before
Green Tea Ice Cream Tempura, After
New at Red Robin! At $9, the Great Northern Poutine Fries appetizer is entree size, and includes their steak fries covered with mushrooms, garlic aioli, brown gravy and cheese curds. It was amazing even though I couldn’t eat more than half of it! Red Robin also has the best burgers with something for everyone, and one of the best royalty/loyalty clubs I’ve seen.
On a related note, I’m starting to write reviews for Google Local Guides. I need to figure out how to post with my Kindle, but it looks like an interesting venture for fall.
These grounds are a reliquary to the North American Martyrs, St. Isaac Jogues and his Companions, St. Rene Goupil and St. John LaLande. In 1642, the same year Rene Goupil was martyred, the first known recitation of the Rosary was prayed here. This was also the birthplace ten years later after St. Jogues and St. Lalande’s martyrdoms, of St. Kateri Tekakwitha.
The view of the Mohawk Valley and River from the Shrine Grounds
Three Crosses bearing the names of the North American Martyrs at the Entrance, at the edge of what was the Mohawk village.
Martyrs Shrine – North American Martyrs
Birthplace of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
in Auriesville, NY
Entrance to the Shrine
This is where I prayed the rosary
Perfect day - blue sky, fluffy clouds, cool breeze
The original chapel from 1885
I sat here and wrote for a bit
One of my favorite pictures from my visit in 2009.
Across the bridge to my left is a wonderful tea house. Excellent cup of tea and scone with cream and jam. I was too nervous to take photos “publicly” so I don’t have any from inside. As I recall now, though, there may have been a sign that said no photos, but I don’t precisely remember. I was very conscious of not being a typical tourist, but I’m not sure that if I went back that I would care about that. I love taking and looking at photographs. I love the view through the lens.
Behind me is a circle of standing stones. At the time I thought they were ancient stones and I gave them that reverence. When I arrived home, I did some research and discovered that those stones were placed there to commemorate the 1951 Eisteddfod. Fun fact: my friend’s grandfather won the crown at that year’s competition. He was a well respected and well known broadcaster for television and radio.
On the river you can see two swans, who were happy to pose for my other pictures.
Another fun fact: This bridge is said to be one of the ones designed by Inigo Jones.
Mine
My son's
Garden tote used for office supplies
Garden planter for my tech - external hard drive, SD cards, headphones, mics, etc.
Griffins and Ginger Snaps 