Training for the Trek

We never planned to hike to Machu Picchu. Really. We’ve been talking about going for several years now, and in fact we sort of had it in mind to do as our 20th anniversary trip, which is next year. And when we talked about it, we most certainly put aside the idea of “trekking” there. It was inconceivable. While reasonably fit, neither of us are … Continue reading Training for the Trek

SaraJuly 29, 2017August 17, 20181 Comment

Travel

The next adventure…

“Where to next?” Inevitably, when we run into family or friends we haven’t seen in a while, that’s the first (or one of the first) things they ask. “Where’s the next trip?” We don’t mind, because we really are always planning the next trip, and usually the one after that. Sometimes even the one after that… Even when it’s months or years away, we love … Continue reading The next adventure…

SaraJuly 15, 2017August 17, 20181 Comment

Travel

Anticipation=happiness

Studies have shown that anticipation of a vacation is at least as enjoyable as the vacation itself, and I know this to be true. The months leading up to any trip are thoroughly enjoyable for us, as we research, seek out videos and blogs, read books and watch movies to immerse ourselves in a destination long before we get there. And whenever we return from a trip, … Continue reading Anticipation=happiness

SaraJune 6, 2017August 17, 2018Leave a comment

Travel

Elephants & Lanterns

Once again, I am woefully behind in keeping up with posting about our travels. In my defense, a couple of local trips with family & friends intervened. But now, back to Thailand… A couple of months ago, I wrote about our first few days in Bangkok, where we stayed in Chinatown, a section of that city we both really enjoyed, not least for the amazing street food. On … Continue reading Elephants & Lanterns

SaraMay 16, 2017August 17, 20181 Comment

Recipes, Restaurants, Travel

#TBT: Gumbo Ya Ya

You can take the girl out of New Orleans… We had a fantastic vacation last week with my brother- and sister-in-law, introducing them to some of our favorite restaurants and places for music. We also discovered some wonderful new places, too–I am still dreaming about the barbecue I had at The Joint. But after returning, I realized I had somehow neglected in that whole wonderful week … Continue reading #TBT: Gumbo Ya Ya

SaraApril 5, 2017August 17, 2018Leave a comment

Travel

BBQ, music and sunshine

For our last full day together in New Orleans, we decided to bring Ron and Kristan up into the Bywater, a residential neighborhood northeast of the Marigny. On a previous visit we discovered the lovely painted houses and sleepy atmosphere, as well as a hidden gem: Bacchanal, a wine store where you can take your purchase and a couple of glasses out into the leafy … Continue reading BBQ, music and sunshine

SaraMarch 31, 2017April 3, 20171 Comment

Travel

Po’boys, tacos, and a (famous) dive bar

Day three of this food lovers tour of New Orleans started with a classic: beignets and chicory coffee. While we’re not big on sweets, we had to bring Ron and Kristan to the famous Café du Monde to see what all the hoopla is about. And to be fair, that first bite into a hot, crispy beignet covered with a prodigious amount of powdered sugar reminded … Continue reading Po’boys, tacos, and a (famous) dive bar

SaraMarch 29, 2017March 29, 20171 Comment