Travel Tuesday – Isengard
One of my favorite places in New Zealand – Isengard aka Paradise near Queenstown. I went to Glenorchy and Paradise to see Isengard. I came away with memories of one of the most remarkable places I have seen.
Travel Tuesday – Things to do in Sedona
Sedona has to be one of the most beautiful places with some of the BEST food I’ve ever had. There were so many things to do and see in Sedona and we did not do it justice by just staying two nights. Sharing the top 5 things to do in Sedona from our perspective, which might be a little skewed since we only spent 2 days and we travelled with a 9yo with a broken foot and a 6yo who…
Looking Forward Monday – BERLIN
Just one one or rather one photo for my looking forward Monday. Ok, I lied – many photos tell the story! That’s what I am looking forward to, even if I have to wait until Saturday to fly out.
Life with a teenager – saying NO just because I asked her to do something
My 13yo is at an age where anything I suggest is a big NO. She acknowledges it, but apparently telling her that she probably hates things because I recommend them and might hate soccer if I encouraged her more – that is a big tripper point no-no.
North & South – Review (BBC Mini-series)
When this diehard romantic met Richard Armitage as John Thornton in North & South, my life changed. What made John Thornton challenge my feelings for Mr. Darcy? A review of the BBC mini series, North & South.
Niagara Falls attractions on the Canadian Side
Sometimes when you walk into tourist traps, you enjoy the experience for what it is and make the best out of it. And so it was with us and the Niagara Falls attractions on the Canadian Side. After a day at the US side, we took a trip to the Canadian side of the Niagara falls for a day trip. We crossed the rainbow bridge aka immigration pretty easily into the Canadian side. Niagara Parks had a ton of parking…
Looking forward Monday – Plans for a Birthday Week
September is my birth month. Every year I moan that I ask for away time to attend Dragon Con that is held in Atlanta over the labor day weekend and that every year, I get a long weekend getaway trip. This year, I am giving myself a trip since I missed DragonCon, AGAIN, but by choice.