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A Special Day in Dublin—Bloomsday and We Are Here

A Special Day in Dublin—Bloomsday and We Are Here

  100th anniversary—Couples walking down O'Connell lStreet all dressed up. "Bloomsday is a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce, observed annually in Dublin and elsewhere on 16 June, the day his 1922 novel Ulysses takes place in...

Delighting In Uncommon Grocery Items—Malahide, Ireland

Delighting In Uncommon Grocery Items—Malahide, Ireland

Shopping for breakfast items to avoid too-many-tempting-buffet-items at hotel. Came across this surprising ready-made, refrigerated Spanish Tortilla  (3.99 Euro). Unfortunately,  our room does not have a microwave. Never liked the stuff, i.e. fondant icing but amazed...

Central Florida—Checking Out The Rest of the State

Central Florida—Checking Out The Rest of the State

Retired friends traveled the US in their 5th wheel for 9 years and settled in Sebring Florida.  Reconnecting has been fun.  The bonus is discovering Florida beyond Tampa/St. Pete. This time we arranged to meet at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, Florida. (Yes, there...

On The Road Ratatouille

On The Road Ratatouille

EaGreat veggies with mimimal work.  Found in frozen veggie section at several Walmarts.  Great side with pan-roasted salmon or by itself for a quick lunch. 

Oregon Trail and Gold: Baker City, Oregon

Oregon Trail and Gold: Baker City, Oregon

Quite a pleasant surprise: Historic Baker City is a lovely walking town with well kept 1890 buildings and intriguing businesses, like this complete kitchen and wine store, Bella. http://www.bellabakercity.com

American Pine Nuts- did you know?

American Pine Nuts- did you know?

Cedar City, Utah —a one-night stop Very busy city and RV parks, could only book one night but boy did I learn a lot. Not as dangerous as Pamplona and the bulls, Not as quirky as the Cow Bingo in Cottage Grove, Oregon, but we are sorry to miss the Sheep Parade down the...

Still in Tucson—Exploring Environs

Still in Tucson—Exploring Environs

Waiting to get the windshield wiper linkage and motor fixed that was damaged in the Texas Ice Storm. However, we are enjoying our family time and with the rental car, checking out Patagonia, Tubac and Green Valley, Arizona. We purchased the Roasted and Salted Pecans...

Adventurous Covid Vacation & Thinking of Onions

Adventurous Covid Vacation & Thinking of Onions

Learning the intricacies of RV systems has been good for our brains.  3-week vacation coming to a close.  End of the days after parking are always the best. (See photo re: Lake Marion) Lots of time to contemplate recipes ahead while Roy is driving  on I95 and not much...

Staying in Place and Garden Ravioli

Staying in Place and Garden Ravioli

Lake Jordan State Park is a beautifully wooded, spacious camping location for staying 4 nites.  No wonder it's so popular—senior rate for site with electric/water is $27.00. So lest anyone think that RV'ing does not include daily exercise, I report our 3.5 mile walks...

Back Roads, Highways and Unique “Campgrounds” + Snacks

Back Roads, Highways and Unique “Campgrounds” + Snacks

It's been a week since we have been able to stay still; have a lovely campground; wifi; and a motor home prepared meal. As a friend in Oregon proclaims, adventure!!! We have had some including no campsites in Gatlinburg TN area; bumper to bumper traffic in Pigeon...

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