Lehigh University Beekeeping Club

The smog billowed from the tinplated smoker. The setting sun made the smoke glow as if swallowing the hovering bees. The white haze quickly encased the boxes as dark shadows scurried behind the scrambling insects. Chaos ensued within the hives. Welcome to a meeting of the Lehigh University Beekeeping Club. Lehigh’s Beekeeping Club is in its third year and keeps growing in size. They are now up to forty members. … Continue reading Lehigh University Beekeeping Club

AusetGypsy Metaphysical Emporium

The room smelled of Frankincense. That familiar smell of a church. The delicate fumes wafted through the room mixing with the other intoxicating aromas. Every smell seemed to compliment one another. The tea was steeped and piping hot with an enchanting scent of cranberry spice. It was a ruby red with some tea leaves settling to the bottom. After a few sips, it was time to … Continue reading AusetGypsy Metaphysical Emporium

Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave

At the bottom of the hill the first thing you spot is a gem encrusted boulder. If you glance to your left down a slight incline you are greeted with a beautiful Chinese bridge bowing across a small creek. It’s enchanting and welcoming. You walk up the gravel road swallowed by graffiti covered trees. Pink polka dots pop from the muted colors of a (as of last week) … Continue reading Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave

Crystal Cave Park

The rain poured buckets of water down the windshield. Although there were three buses and several cars in the lot, the place looked vacant.  The bolt to the gift shop left us drenched.  Dripping all the way to the register, we purchased our tickets.  Then – back out in the rain. The long sidewalk curved up the hill through towering trees.  We rounded the corner and saw the entrance … Continue reading Crystal Cave Park

The Star of Bethlehem

The trail was so dark that shadows kept playing tricks with your eyes, but you could see the light in the distance.  It was shining brightly upon all the residents below.  Sitting on the mountain top, it never failed to light up the night sky. Finally, you reached the clearing… Every city has their iconic symbol; Bethlehem has its star – and there it was. Walking around Bethlehem, … Continue reading The Star of Bethlehem