Tuesday morning we took the train from Madrid to Sevilla. We hailed a taxi very easily from the hotel and arrived at the train station with about a 1.5 hour wait. If you ever find yourself needing to take a train from Madrid to anywhere else (one friend commented: “just skip Madrid,” & I agree),…… Continue reading Sevilla: still my favorite city
Sangria, Shrimp Flips & Siestas: A Madrid Memoir
For our last full day in Madrid, we booked a paella-making class with unlimited sangria. We met Sylvania (our host) on the street outside a tattoo shop with the rest of our group—including four other Americans. One of the students was a claustrophobic woman from New York who had a panic attack during the elevator…… Continue reading Sangria, Shrimp Flips & Siestas: A Madrid Memoir
“I’m the King, and I like clocks”
This European mini-world tour is a first for many things – first time for me traveling with a partner and first time for David traveling to multiple countries at one time and without orders from the US Navy. In a few days, my mom will be meeting us in Scotland and even though she wanted…… Continue reading “I’m the King, and I like clocks”
There’s only so much to do in mountain towns
Our last full day in Colorado, we went to Red Rocks to see the venue and hit the visitor center. It was stunning & now I’m convinced we need to head up there in September to see a concert. Posting some pics below. On the drive back to the airport, just before sunrise, we floated…… Continue reading There’s only so much to do in mountain towns
Red Rocks?! More like No rock
It’s never too late to cross off an item from my 2024 Bucket List. Better late than never they say. The two items that would have been checked off with a weekend trip to Morrison, Colorado include: Seeing a 90s band (Sublime❤️🤘🏽) Attending a concert out of town (Red Rocks Amphitheater 🏔️) Now you’re thinking,…… Continue reading Red Rocks?! More like No rock
When in Jamaica, chukka!
Yeah, mon (in your best Jamaican accent, you know you want too), we arrived in Falmouth, Jamaica on Christmas Day. The tour company ran out of space on the shared van so Dave & I volunteered ourselves off the cramped van to await a second vehicle to drive us an hour & a half away…… Continue reading When in Jamaica, chukka!
“Give way” to chickens.
From Cozumel to the British West Indies: George Town Grand Cayman! Now those who follow the blog know I’ve been to over 30 countries (I officially lost count after 35) and now I’m wondering if territories count as countries. But at the end of the day, traveling ANYWHERE is better than traveling no where. So,…… Continue reading “Give way” to chickens.
Day 2 Brief recap + ¡Hola Mexico!
Day 2, we cruised. We spent the morning walking laps around the ship (1 mile actual, 3.3 miles according to the GPS data from my Apple Watch) & then separated to do our own thing for the day. For me, that meant writing the blog, reading and relaxing on the forward deck in a secret…… Continue reading Day 2 Brief recap + ¡Hola Mexico!
Winners x 2 & lessons in art auctions
For Christmas this year, David & I decided to get away from everyone and celebrate the holidays our way. So for 2024, we’re on a 7 night Western Caribbean cruise from New Orleans to Cozumel, Grand Cayman & Jamaica. And as part of our presents this year, we’re going on excursions at every port. Life…… Continue reading Winners x 2 & lessons in art auctions
Virginia is for history
I’m sure you’ve heard of the slogan “Virginia is for lovers” but what you didn’t know is that they also take your health down there very seriously. The bathrooms at the Manassas National Battlefield Park Virginia had public health/awareness signs that were a guide to help you identify the overall condition of your urine based…… Continue reading Virginia is for history
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