I woke up my final day at the Inn like a kid trying to avoid the inevitability that summer is over and school is in session. Instead of an early chipper rise, I woke at 8am rubbing my eyes in disbelief. Time to head back Read More …
I woke up early but well rested. Coffee is ready at 7am for early risers and breakfast at 8am. I check the clock and it’s quarter to 7am – just in time for morning coffee. I head downstairs and before I hit the landing I’m Read More …
As we came over the bridge into the town of Niantic, I could see the bed & breakfast from the marina. As the cab driver pulled in the driveway, an explosion of flowers in various hues greeted me. Oh, I came to the right place. Read More …
I had a milestone birthday recently. I had been looking forward to this auspicious occasion and planned to celebrate with a trip to Europe. As the saying goes, “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Europe was out of the question, Read More …
The apartment hunt/move was traumatic and melodramatic. I became sick. I think I am allergic to this apartment. No, seriously. I am not a sickly person. I’m usually in good health with the exception of a cold in the winter and the spring. I was Read More …
Memorial Day weekend marked my one year anniversary in NYC. I have been ghost for a while – no blogs, no email updates. Things have been hectic, stressful, and crazy. I love NYC, but the one thing that I despise about the city is Read More …
It has been five months since I arrived in NYC. I arrived on a warm Wednesday before Memorial Day. The weather was summery and the locals were preparing for the Hamptons, Jersey and Martha’s Vineyard. Meanwhile, after a life with no allergies, the dirt and Read More …
Day Nine (Sept 26)I fly out this evening for an overnight stay in London before heading back to the States. I slept in sort of dreading the reality the day holds. The sky is overcast and doesn’t bode well for a boat ride. Hopefully, the Read More …
Day Eight (Sept 25th)Last night I ate at Klub Architektu – another recommended by Lonely Planet guide (their recommendations are on the mark). Klub Architektu is known for modern Czech and int’l cuisine. I haven’t eaten much Czech except when lunch is included with tours. Read More …
Day Seven (Sept 24thI have breakfast with Lizzie before her train leaves for Bratslava. She is still nervous but I tell her it will be fine. The guy from Milwaukee is leaving for Vienna then on to Budapest. We meet a couple girls from Alabama. Read More …
Day Six (Sept 23)I sleep in (until 8am), but I didn’t go to bed until 1am, again. I would sleep in the day I’m supposed to go to church. No problem. Service is not until 9:30am – plenty of time to shower and have breakfast. Read More …
Day Five (Sept 22)It is 4:45am and I hear noise. It’s too early for housekeeping. It’s the Germans on the fourth floor. The elevator only goes to the third so they’re coming down the stairs. Click Clack, Click Clack, high heels on tile floor. Bang – Read More …