Ok, I'll be honest. One of the biggest reasons we stayed here was so that Toasty, the dog, could come along and hang out while I did Ironman Maryland. She loved it, by the way. Because I know everyone wants to know what my dog thinks of a hotel... But she looks so happy, … [Read more...]
Tips for a Very Successful Ski Trip: Weekend Getaway in Vail
I was home from tropical paradise from about 10 days before I turned around and headed to a much different sort of vacation--Vail! I was invited to go with a group of friends for a week of skiing. Considering I had just gone to Mauritius and the Seychelles, I figured that a week … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Road Trip: Review of Bullfrog (PA) and RoosterFish (NY) Craft Breweries
To say that the last few Thanksgiving road trips have been...not fun...would be a bit of an understatement. We've had terrible traffic, terrible weather, and there is nothing like an 8 hour drive (this is with traffic) taking 12 hours to set a 4-day weekend off on the wrong note. … [Read more...]
Weekend in California: Why Don’t We Have Sushi Like That in DC?
Over Columbus Day, we headed to see Jeff's brother and his fiance in California. California--at least Southern California--is such a strange place to me...let's just say I can't think of something I relate to less than the whole "surfer vibe." And constant skimpy clothing that … [Read more...]
Quick Trip to Virginia & Review of Rumpus in Bumpass (Best Triathlon Name Ever)!
Seeing as this post is way overdue, it'll be short, sweet, and to the point! Doing a triathlon has been a very long-term goal of mine, and I completed my first one April 30 at Lake Anna. I chose Rumpus in Bumpass (Olympic distance) because it fit into my schedule, mainly, and … [Read more...]
