504. Observant

504. Observant 
Definition: (adj) quick to notice things, attentive  
Location Placed: Sunnyside, Tarrytown, New York  
Date Placed: 5/19/13 at 4:23pm




I think my favorite thing about tour is when you are the only one taking the tour. A one-on-one tour makes it feel less like you're being lectured or taught something and more like you are hanging out with a really knowledgeable friend. That is exactly how I felt while visiting Sunnyside. I definitely learned a lot about the area and about Washington Irving and his family. Definitely an interesting lot and a great house to check out. I almost missed out on this tour but thankfully made time for it.

503. Sophisticated

503. Sophisticated 
Definition: (adj) developed to a high degree of complexity
Location Placed: Lyndhurst, Tarrytown, New York
Date Placed: 5/19/13 at 2:33pm

 

 I was suitably impressed during the tour of this house. Apparently it was considered classier to, rather than have actual marble, to have people paint walls as if they were marble. That was a sign of wealth to show that you could afford to have people paint walls to look like marble rather than the real thing. Perplexing but true! It was definitely the sort of house that, if I were to have a mansion, I'd love to have. It had a wonderful reading room, gorgeous stained glass windows, and a great view of the Tappan Zee. (FYI- Zee is actually 'sea' in Dutch!)

502. Tolerant

502. Tolerant 
Definition: (adj) showing the ability to endure  
Location Placed: Sweet Grass Grill, Tarrytown, New York  
Date Placed: 5/19/13 at 1:24pm

 

 Sweet Grass Grill was ranked high up in the places TripAdvisor patrons suggested checking out. (And I do so love TripAdvisor when picking my crane releasing locales!) It ended up being a relaxing lunch sitting at the bar and surveying the families, couples, and friend groups enjoying their meals as well. A nice atmosphere definitely helped make a rainy day a bit brighter.