I spent Christmas on Oahu with friends and while I cannot completely describe the experience (so beautiful, so generous, so much laughter and camaraderie), I can say that I loved it and it’s is my favorite Hawaiian island I’ve visited. Ten of us stayed in a beautiful ocean side home in Kailua. Recommended food: Piggy… Continue reading Oahu (December 2019)
October 18-20, 2019: Canada
Friday After an unexpected beginning on I-5 (low tire pressure warning— after purchasing a tire gauge, and eventually getting my tires checked at the Burlington Costco (so, so nice)), I stopped at Bellingham’s Casa que Pasa for their potato burrito. Verdict: pretty good, gigantic (I ate one-third of the ‘regular’ burrito), and a bit messy… Continue reading October 18-20, 2019: Canada
Portland, OR / September 20-22, 2019
H, M and I traveled to M’s in Portland for a quick trip (less than 48 hours), arriving at 10p Friday. On Saturday, we hit the city twice- first, an “urban safari” where we saw farmstands, a coyote, goats, horses, cattle en route to shopping (Columbia and Adidas employee stores) and lunch, and again for… Continue reading Portland, OR / September 20-22, 2019
Salt Spring Island June 20-23, 2019
THURSDAY C and I (different C from NoLa trip) took a (fancy) B.C. Ferry from Tsawwassen. We saw seals and bald eagles, blue skies dotted with clouds, and forested hills. On the ferry sundeck, I was charmed by a British 4-year-old playing games with her grandmother – “ready, steady, start!” is so much sweeter than… Continue reading Salt Spring Island June 20-23, 2019
Edison, WA (April 20, 2019)
Quick visit to Edison, WA (the cutest two-block town in Washington) for two tasty stops: Breadfarm (I picked up delights on behalf of five other people) and Mariposa for a taco. Hard to love it more, though it was somewhat busy because of the tulip festival. And I missed dining at Tweets Cafe and wandering… Continue reading Edison, WA (April 20, 2019)
New Orleans- list for the future
Second Line beer Bayou beer garden Avenue pub 24/7 (go downstairs) Marcus Samuelson’s No Passport Required spots: Banh Mi Boys, Drip, Dooky Chase, Ba Mien, Manchu Food Store, Pho NOLA, Brigtsen’s Restaurant; T2 at St. Roch Market, Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery St. Roch Market Also: https://marcussamuelsson.com/posts/travel/wanderlust-new-orleans Recommendations from my friends J and L: Willie Mae’s… Continue reading New Orleans- list for the future
Sunday, April 14, 2019
We began our day (perfect weather- sunny, no humidity) with a late jazz brunch on the porch of the Columns. It was gorgeous! It had been recommended by my dad’s friend, who knows the musician. Excellent advice. Only thing is I couldn’t handle the drink I ordered – it was soooo strong, so I only… Continue reading Sunday, April 14, 2019
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Breakfast was leftovers from Saba (every bit as delicious as the night before). We headed to Mardi Gras World, which was highly enjoyable. Tourist-y and artsy and fascinating. Really enjoyed seeing the props, floats, process and how they repurposed materials (one figure started out as Ronald Regan and morphed into Aladdin). We left the museum(ish)… Continue reading Saturday, April 13, 2019
Friday, April 12, 2019: dessert first
FRIDAY We began the day with coffee and pastries from our corner coffee shop, PJ’s. We took a Save Our Cemeteries tour of Lafayette No. 1. A) I was so glad we had a proper tour (one tour guide was singing to her group…no thank you; one gentleman (wearing a laminated permit) stood at the… Continue reading Friday, April 12, 2019: dessert first
Thursday, April 11, 2019: first day in NOLA
C and I arrived at our cute Airbnb in the Lower Garden District. Inside, it’s spacious but kind of dark (shotgun layout). We walked Magazine Street a short ways and stopped at Juan’s Flying Burrito for frozen lemon berry margaritas (perfect in the heat) and chips with chorizo-studded queso. We walked through the Garden District,… Continue reading Thursday, April 11, 2019: first day in NOLA
It Should Be Delicious 