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Somewhere between wind and stone,

a mill keeps turning,

and the hills still hum old stories.

A place made for slow steps and soft thoughts.

 

🎵 Fabrizio Paterlini - My Misty Morning

 

the place: Bisous Island

   

A boat left behind.

A chapel on its own little island.

The sea doesn’t ask questions –

it just listens.

Perfect for a weekend escape, if you’re the quiet kind.

 

🎵 Fabrizio Paterlini - My Misty Morning

  

the place: Bisous Island

   

Durbuy is a charming medieval town in Belgium, often called the "smallest city in the world." Nestled in the Ardennes, it features cobbled streets, stone houses, and a peaceful riverside setting.

🌞 Good Morning, Friday!

A beautiful day ahead, filled with inspiration and endless possibilities. 🌸 Wishing you all a fantastic weekend!

 

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Ultra-lightweight racing yachts spicing up the bay. Nice if they are here to stay...

Over the backdrop is Marina Bay Sands Shoppes

 

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The completed 550 piece jigsaw puzzle "Weekend Escape," from the painting by Japanese artist Hiro Tanikawa, and manufactured by Ceaco.

  

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Fynbos Guest Farm

Wolseley

Western Cape

South Africa

  

Week-end Escape!

Perched along a steep hillside in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, the Town’s Inn offers an unforgettable glimpse into 19th-century Appalachian hospitality. Housed in a charming stone structure built in 1840, this bed and breakfast blends rustic charm with historical depth. Its slate-hued façade of native stonework, three-story Federal-style form, and inviting columned front porch showcase the enduring architecture of this storied mountain town.

 

Located at 179 High Street, just steps away from the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, the Town’s Inn is nestled within the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. This locally beloved inn serves not just as lodging but as a living piece of American history—drawing visitors who seek the layered narrative of Harpers Ferry’s Civil War past, its connection to John Brown’s 1859 raid, and the town’s pivotal role in African American education via nearby Storer College.

 

The building itself tells a story. Built of tightly stacked shale and native fieldstone, the thick masonry walls have withstood war, weather, and time. The symmetrical window arrangement and prominent gabled roof reflect early American building techniques, while the neoclassical portico and wrought iron railings add a refined touch to its rugged form. Many of the building’s original materials remain, offering a tactile connection to the 19th century.

 

Today, the Town’s Inn operates as both a cozy guesthouse and a community hub. Visitors often linger on the shaded terrace with a morning coffee or unwind after hiking the Appalachian Trail, which runs nearby. The inn’s proximity to Harpers Ferry’s historic Lower Town makes it an ideal base for exploring the town’s preserved 1800s streetscapes, trails, museums, and riverfront vistas.

 

More than just accommodation, the Town’s Inn embraces a philosophy of heritage preservation. Its owners and caretakers actively maintain the building’s original details—like exposed stone walls, hand-hewn beams, and antique furnishings—while ensuring comfort with modern amenities. Each room has a name and theme inspired by the region’s history, from the Shenandoah Room to the Appalachian Room.

 

Photographically, the Town’s Inn makes a striking subject. The light gray stone contrasts beautifully with the lush greens of summer or the muted browns and slate blues of winter. Ivy trails across the facade in warmer months, and holiday decorations turn the porch into a postcard scene in December. Whether shot head-on or from an angle, it embodies the charm and resilience of West Virginia’s oldest towns.

 

Perfect for travelers, architecture lovers, and history buffs alike, the Town’s Inn stands as a quiet reminder of Harpers Ferry’s enduring spirit—a place where time slows and stories live on in stone.

Cozy wooden interior of a cabin featuring a dining area and a bedroom setting in a rustic style

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Fynbos Guest Farm

Wolseley

Western Cape

South Africa

  

Week-end Escape!

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Fynbos Guest Farm

Wolseley

Western Cape

South Africa

  

Week-end Escape!

Nissi beach near Waterworld aqua park, Ayia Napa

Cape Greco area, Ayia Napa

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Fynbos Guest Farm

Wolseley

Western Cape

South Africa

  

Week-end Escape!

Sandy Bay, near Nissi Beach / Ayia Napa and WaterWorld aqua park.

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They stretch across the landscape, the scratch across the soul, casting shadows.

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Fynbos Guest Farm

Wolseley

Western Cape

South Africa

  

Week-end Escape!

Fishing and diving off the rocks at Cavo Greko.

Wonders of nature, Ayia Napa, Cyprus

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Fynbos Guest Farm

Wolseley

Western Cape

South Africa

  

Week-end Escape!

The 'green lungs' of Bangkok, Bang Krachao island, just a 5 minute boat ride from Klong Toei pier in central Bangkok - full of lush greenery

 

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