The weekend started off a bit rocky, but in the end, we had a wonderful getaway to Portland for my husband's birthday. I had been there once before, but this was his first trip. Originally, we were supposed to take the Coast Starlight train from San Jose, CA up to Portland, but after several hours of … Continue reading Weekend in Portland, OR
Camping in Yosemite’s Wawona Campground
I absolutely love camping, but it's been a couple of years since I've had the time to get a trip together. We've lived on the west coast for 5 1/2 years but I had never been to Yosemite, so about 6 months ago, I logged on to recreation.gov to see if there was a campsite available … Continue reading Camping in Yosemite’s Wawona Campground
Labor Day Weekend in Chicago
Before this weekend, I hadn't been to Chicago since I was 8 years old, so I don't really remember much other than pizza and SUE the T. Rex. When a work conference put me in the midwest the week before, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity and make a vacation out of it. … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend in Chicago
Weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea
A few weeks ago, my husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary with a short one night getaway to Carmel-by-the-Sea. This cute little beach town is located in California just a couple of hours south of San Francisco near Monterey. Its unique charm and proximity to the SF Bay Area make it a favorite … Continue reading Weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea
