Where in the World: The Open Road
The Inspiration: Envy, as usual; it seems the seven deadly sins (well, at least lust, envy, greed, gluttony, pride in your adventures, and a dose of sloth on the beach; wrath doesn't fit very well, which is a good thing) are all very closely related when it comes travel. This week I've been talking to a friend who is driving through the West, and during a few moments of clear phone signals I've been getting amazing descriptions of the scenery and wildlife. I loved driving through the Southwest when I was there a year and half ago, and I'd love to see it in the fall when it would be perfect for hiking.
I am also a huge fan road trip music; I think there a some really fantastic songs that deserve the setting of the blue sky and great stretches of lonely highway. My friend's road trip has me humming Matt Costa's "The Road" and the Counting Crows' "Omaha" and "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" ("We drove out to the desert/ just to lie down beneath this bowl of stars.")which are certainly staples for any trek across Nebraska into the mountains. The play list already has a few items, which are expanding exponentially as I write this, so I think I should stop with the distracted writing, and maybe find a map. As long as I watch my mileage, this is a dream that isn't out of reach. =)
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Sunday, August 30, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Go West!
Where in the World: Westward! Mostly to the coastal states.
The Inspiration: "Paradise is there," among other things. This weekend starts a series of weeks where I would like to be on the west coast. For starters, there will be a fantastic party to celebrate my cousin's 30th birthday in San Francisco. Then, my best friend will be completing some tremendously challenging tests, during which time I'd like to provide moral support and ice cream, and be there at the completion to celebrate her overall brilliance and success, and help her move half way across the country again. Also, I'd love a chance to just visit and talk with my brother, who lives in Seattle, and I'm feeling more and more like I'll need a plane ticket to do that. Oh, and he invited me to go to a really fabulous music festival with him in three weeks, so that too.
All of these lovely attractants exist without even mentioning the overwhelming beauty of the Pacific Northwest when it's not raining, the loveliness of Pacific coastlines, the delightful temperance of San Francisco's weather, and the glorious buttes and curves and wide open landscapes from southern California to south central Texas. I'm all full of itinerant lusting today.
The Inspiration: "Paradise is there," among other things. This weekend starts a series of weeks where I would like to be on the west coast. For starters, there will be a fantastic party to celebrate my cousin's 30th birthday in San Francisco. Then, my best friend will be completing some tremendously challenging tests, during which time I'd like to provide moral support and ice cream, and be there at the completion to celebrate her overall brilliance and success, and help her move half way across the country again. Also, I'd love a chance to just visit and talk with my brother, who lives in Seattle, and I'm feeling more and more like I'll need a plane ticket to do that. Oh, and he invited me to go to a really fabulous music festival with him in three weeks, so that too.
All of these lovely attractants exist without even mentioning the overwhelming beauty of the Pacific Northwest when it's not raining, the loveliness of Pacific coastlines, the delightful temperance of San Francisco's weather, and the glorious buttes and curves and wide open landscapes from southern California to south central Texas. I'm all full of itinerant lusting today.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Iceland!
Where in the World: Iceland
The Inspiration: Helping a friend plan a trip (hooray for variety in inspiration!). Iceland is crazy beautiful, due to their economic woes their currency favors American tourists, it's cold but there are lovely hot springs. My friend is planning a couples-y trip, so I might have to plan my own adventure rather than tagging along (being a fifth wheel for the movies can be a bit awkward; being a fifth wheel for a vacation would have, um, significantly more potential for awkwardness). Every time I learn a little more about Iceland, I realize I need to bump it up on my must-see list.
To start being dazzled on your own, I suggest http://www.icelandtouristboard.com/
The Inspiration: Helping a friend plan a trip (hooray for variety in inspiration!). Iceland is crazy beautiful, due to their economic woes their currency favors American tourists, it's cold but there are lovely hot springs. My friend is planning a couples-y trip, so I might have to plan my own adventure rather than tagging along (being a fifth wheel for the movies can be a bit awkward; being a fifth wheel for a vacation would have, um, significantly more potential for awkwardness). Every time I learn a little more about Iceland, I realize I need to bump it up on my must-see list.
To start being dazzled on your own, I suggest http://www.icelandtouristboard.com/Sunday, July 5, 2009
Hiking on the Edge
Where in the World: A Rocky Ledge with Great Views; Katoomba Australia would be nice, but Utah could work, too.
The Inspiration: More reminiscing. Two years ago today, B and I had progressed to Australia, and my friends in Sydney took us out to the Blue Mountains to hike for the day.
I believe this was in the area known as the King's Tableland. From here, we went to see The Three Sisters rock formation, and hiked around there. I couldn't get over the fact that there were wild cockatoos in the woods; my friends couldn't believe we were surprised.
It was a fantastic day, and remembering it has me anxious for my next wilderness adventure.
The Inspiration: More reminiscing. Two years ago today, B and I had progressed to Australia, and my friends in Sydney took us out to the Blue Mountains to hike for the day.
I believe this was in the area known as the King's Tableland. From here, we went to see The Three Sisters rock formation, and hiked around there. I couldn't get over the fact that there were wild cockatoos in the woods; my friends couldn't believe we were surprised.
It was a fantastic day, and remembering it has me anxious for my next wilderness adventure.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
"Excuse me, is this the town?"
Where in the World: The tiny towns along New Zealand routes 1, 6, and 7 between Kaikoura and Franz Josef.
The Inspiration: Nostalgia etc.; I did warn you. Once upon at time exactly two years ago, I stopped at an intersection near Victoria Forest Park, New Zealand. We got out of the car, and I approached a man walking down the side of the road, and said, "Excuse me, is this the town?" It was a reasonable question. Other than the "T" intersection of the highways that matched the map, there were only three buildings to indicate any sort of town-ness. The man laughed, and told me it actually was Springs Junction, and asked me what I had been expecting. At the puzzling advice of the woman from whom we tried to rent a motel room, we pressed on to Reefton for food and shelter that night. The next day we drove to Punakaiki, and then south down the coast to Franz Josef. Since I'm all misty-eyed over it, and I'm not sure you actually exist, lovely reader, I'm going to show off some more of the photos that are inspiring me. It's also worth noting that neither words or photos could ever adequately capture the beauty of that landscape.
This was on the "highway" across central New Zealand.
The plains run right up to the mountains, and make the geology lessons about the power of glaciers make sense.
This drive was unbelievable
As we got closer to the coast, the snow on the mountains vanished and was replaced by vegitation that looked delightfully prehistoric.
Here's me at the Pancake Rocks, which are amazing rock formations on the west coast. It was freezing cold, and raining, and I was so happy to be there.
The Maori name for New Zealand translates to "Land of the Long White Cloud," so when the views were obscured by fog I felt like I was at least having an authentic Kiwi experience. It actually added to the landscape, and gave it a sort of mythical property. This is one of my favorite photos.
The Inspiration: Nostalgia etc.; I did warn you. Once upon at time exactly two years ago, I stopped at an intersection near Victoria Forest Park, New Zealand. We got out of the car, and I approached a man walking down the side of the road, and said, "Excuse me, is this the town?" It was a reasonable question. Other than the "T" intersection of the highways that matched the map, there were only three buildings to indicate any sort of town-ness. The man laughed, and told me it actually was Springs Junction, and asked me what I had been expecting. At the puzzling advice of the woman from whom we tried to rent a motel room, we pressed on to Reefton for food and shelter that night. The next day we drove to Punakaiki, and then south down the coast to Franz Josef. Since I'm all misty-eyed over it, and I'm not sure you actually exist, lovely reader, I'm going to show off some more of the photos that are inspiring me. It's also worth noting that neither words or photos could ever adequately capture the beauty of that landscape.
This was on the "highway" across central New Zealand.
The plains run right up to the mountains, and make the geology lessons about the power of glaciers make sense.
This drive was unbelievable
As we got closer to the coast, the snow on the mountains vanished and was replaced by vegitation that looked delightfully prehistoric.
Here's me at the Pancake Rocks, which are amazing rock formations on the west coast. It was freezing cold, and raining, and I was so happy to be there.
The Maori name for New Zealand translates to "Land of the Long White Cloud," so when the views were obscured by fog I felt like I was at least having an authentic Kiwi experience. It actually added to the landscape, and gave it a sort of mythical property. This is one of my favorite photos.
Friday, June 26, 2009
New Zealand
Where in the World: New ZealandThe Inspiration: Nostalgia, and the fact that I didn't really want to leave the first time I was there. Two years ago, I left LA on a flight around 11pm on June 25, and 15 hours later I arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, around 7:30am on June 27. That's not a typo, the first part of my trip to New Zealand actually involved time travel, and I think that's crazy cool.* Of course, that's just the beginning. My trip lasted a total of 40 days, and so for the next 40 days I'm predicting that I'll be daydreaming about revisiting most of the places that I went to on that adventure. With that in mind, it's only fair to share a bit of what I saw on my first day in NZ.
I met up with my brother in Auckland, and we flew together to Christchurch. This is what NZ looks like from the air.
We rented a car, and drove from Christchurch to Kaikoura. We had to stop a few times on the way there, because it was simply too beautiful to just drive by.
Kaikoura is in an area with several marine sancutaries. We went directly to the beach to see the seals. I was just a little excited.
We then went for a walk along the cliffs. I was thrilled to be looking east towards the Pacific Ocean, and the scenery just took my breath away.
I may have chased these sheep a little bit, and then decided it was proof of my natural shepherding skills, and that I could live there forever.
This photo doesn't do justice to the colors we saw there; it was unspeakably beautiful. That's why I need to go back to see it again. =)
*You know what else isn't a typo? The spelling of "New Zealand". The spell checker keeps underlining it like it's wrong, which I think is pretty irksome. It's a country, for goodness sake! It's not like I'm using the Maori name, Aotearoa.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Melbourne
Where in the World: Melbourne, Australia
The Inspiration: Good friends and a cheap plane ticket. Here's a true story: Last night I was up until 3:00 (which is midnight in California, and therefore the last minute for the sale that ended on June 16) staring at my computer screen, trying to figure out how to take advantage of amazing air fares. I had to called my friend JC in Melbourne twice, first to make sure the dates worked for visiting, and then because I had run out of ideas and was still indecisive, and he was the only person I knew who was awake. Okay, that's half true: I could have called my friends N&P, who also live in Melbourne, but N would help me be excited and not reasonable, when JC could try to be both. In the end, at 3:02, I closed the window asking for my credit card information, and the logical, responsible half of my personality beat out the adventurous half. Now, I know that was the better choice, but today Qantas extended the sale (although all the tickets have gone up by at least $100 each way) and after spending a day imagining all the fun I'd have visiting Melbourne and some of my other Aussie friends, I just want to get there soon, and I'm pouting like a two year old about it.
I visited Melbourne for the first time almost exactly two years ago with my brother, when JC was unfortunately out of the country and I hadn't even met N&P yet. We had a fantastic time without knowing anyone in the city, and I can only imagine it being better with delightful friends. Since I have photos from that trip, I thought I'd share.
This is my brother in Melbourne. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of this bridge.
In most major cities, you're encouraged to avoid the alleys. In Melbourne, they tell you to go check them out. It turns out that they're full of wonderful restaurants and interesting little shops.
We also took a day trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island to see the Penguin Parade, which is one of the most charming natural phenomenons in history. We were not permitted to photograph the penguins, but the whole trip was full of fun sights.
I fed kangaroos at a petting zoo.
We stopped at gorgeous beaches on the way. It was winter there, so they didn't have many visitors, which made them all the more majestic.
And before we left Phillip Island, I spotted the best sign I've ever seen.
I can't wait to go back!
The Inspiration: Good friends and a cheap plane ticket. Here's a true story: Last night I was up until 3:00 (which is midnight in California, and therefore the last minute for the sale that ended on June 16) staring at my computer screen, trying to figure out how to take advantage of amazing air fares. I had to called my friend JC in Melbourne twice, first to make sure the dates worked for visiting, and then because I had run out of ideas and was still indecisive, and he was the only person I knew who was awake. Okay, that's half true: I could have called my friends N&P, who also live in Melbourne, but N would help me be excited and not reasonable, when JC could try to be both. In the end, at 3:02, I closed the window asking for my credit card information, and the logical, responsible half of my personality beat out the adventurous half. Now, I know that was the better choice, but today Qantas extended the sale (although all the tickets have gone up by at least $100 each way) and after spending a day imagining all the fun I'd have visiting Melbourne and some of my other Aussie friends, I just want to get there soon, and I'm pouting like a two year old about it.
I visited Melbourne for the first time almost exactly two years ago with my brother, when JC was unfortunately out of the country and I hadn't even met N&P yet. We had a fantastic time without knowing anyone in the city, and I can only imagine it being better with delightful friends. Since I have photos from that trip, I thought I'd share.
This is my brother in Melbourne. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of this bridge.
In most major cities, you're encouraged to avoid the alleys. In Melbourne, they tell you to go check them out. It turns out that they're full of wonderful restaurants and interesting little shops.
We also took a day trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island to see the Penguin Parade, which is one of the most charming natural phenomenons in history. We were not permitted to photograph the penguins, but the whole trip was full of fun sights.
I fed kangaroos at a petting zoo.
We stopped at gorgeous beaches on the way. It was winter there, so they didn't have many visitors, which made them all the more majestic.
And before we left Phillip Island, I spotted the best sign I've ever seen.
I can't wait to go back!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Pittsburgh!
Where in the World: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Inspiration: Hometown pride! I know that I've said this is a blog about traveling, but it's also about where I want to be, and right now I'm happy to be at home in Pittsburgh. On Friday night, the Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings in a heart-stopping, odds-defying game seven Stanley Cup final, and it's such a great thing! Pittsburgh is the first city to win both the Super Bowl and the Stanley Cup in the same year, and fans here take sports so personally, it really is a victory for the city. Today I also was able to attend part of the Three Rivers Arts Festival, and even though I got there late, it was lovely. I took a friend who is new to Pittsburgh, and had the opportunity to show off the rivers and fountain at Point State Park, some of the architecture downtown, and ride the Duquesne Incline to take in the whole Pittsburgh panorama. People were friendly everywhere we went, and we finished the evening with some fantastic midnight ice cream at Oh Yeah! in Shady Side. Pittsburgh is a world class city, but it's also simply home, and I love it. =)
The Inspiration: Hometown pride! I know that I've said this is a blog about traveling, but it's also about where I want to be, and right now I'm happy to be at home in Pittsburgh. On Friday night, the Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings in a heart-stopping, odds-defying game seven Stanley Cup final, and it's such a great thing! Pittsburgh is the first city to win both the Super Bowl and the Stanley Cup in the same year, and fans here take sports so personally, it really is a victory for the city. Today I also was able to attend part of the Three Rivers Arts Festival, and even though I got there late, it was lovely. I took a friend who is new to Pittsburgh, and had the opportunity to show off the rivers and fountain at Point State Park, some of the architecture downtown, and ride the Duquesne Incline to take in the whole Pittsburgh panorama. People were friendly everywhere we went, and we finished the evening with some fantastic midnight ice cream at Oh Yeah! in Shady Side. Pittsburgh is a world class city, but it's also simply home, and I love it. =)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Seattle
Where in the World: Seattle, Washington
The Inspiration: My brother, because he lives there. He actually came to visit for a grand total of 21 hours this week, so that he could go to the hockey game on Tuesday (Go Pens!). The thing about little tiny visits like that is they can make you suddenly miss someone so much more than before. I helped him move out to the Seattle area in 2007, but I haven't been there since. When he moved there our sightseeing time was limited, so there's still a lot on my Seattle must-list. This includes the view from the top of Space Needle, actually purchasing and preparing food from Pike's Place, seeing live music, and hike to the top of Mt. Si, which is his favorite place to take visitors for day trips.
The Inspiration: My brother, because he lives there. He actually came to visit for a grand total of 21 hours this week, so that he could go to the hockey game on Tuesday (Go Pens!). The thing about little tiny visits like that is they can make you suddenly miss someone so much more than before. I helped him move out to the Seattle area in 2007, but I haven't been there since. When he moved there our sightseeing time was limited, so there's still a lot on my Seattle must-list. This includes the view from the top of Space Needle, actually purchasing and preparing food from Pike's Place, seeing live music, and hike to the top of Mt. Si, which is his favorite place to take visitors for day trips.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Japan
Where in the world: Japan
The inspiration: Tea, mostly. I've been learning a lot about nice teas lately, and starting to cultivate a finer tea palate; this is expensive, but also appropriate, since I have a little job at a tea shop. I've started to discover some really lovely Japanese green teas, and the finer points of using a Japanese cast iron tea pot. It has me thinking about the other things I've learned about Japan, particularly Kyoto, and my recurring fascination with geisha. (If you enjoyed the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha," I'm going to recommend the book by Arthur Golden, of the same title; if you enjoyed the book, you should check out Liza Dalby's ethnography, "Geisha.") Also, if this hasn't already become apparent, I'm a big fans of mountains and oceans, and places where the two meet. I'd like to enjoy sushi in a restaurant where concerns about freshness or appropriate preparation won't cross my mind. I love the cherry trees on the Mall in Washington DC (which, by the way, were a gift from Japan), and I'd be delighted to see the full blossoming season. As usual, I'd also be thrilled with any recommendations you can give for my dream trip!
The inspiration: Tea, mostly. I've been learning a lot about nice teas lately, and starting to cultivate a finer tea palate; this is expensive, but also appropriate, since I have a little job at a tea shop. I've started to discover some really lovely Japanese green teas, and the finer points of using a Japanese cast iron tea pot. It has me thinking about the other things I've learned about Japan, particularly Kyoto, and my recurring fascination with geisha. (If you enjoyed the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha," I'm going to recommend the book by Arthur Golden, of the same title; if you enjoyed the book, you should check out Liza Dalby's ethnography, "Geisha.") Also, if this hasn't already become apparent, I'm a big fans of mountains and oceans, and places where the two meet. I'd like to enjoy sushi in a restaurant where concerns about freshness or appropriate preparation won't cross my mind. I love the cherry trees on the Mall in Washington DC (which, by the way, were a gift from Japan), and I'd be delighted to see the full blossoming season. As usual, I'd also be thrilled with any recommendations you can give for my dream trip!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Mumbai
Where in the World: Mumbai, India
The inspiration: this article, from the New York Times, which was sent to me by a lovely friend. Granted, Mumbai has a few things working against my desire to go there. First, it's really hot. Also, it's humid. So it's really really hot and humid, especially in the summer. In case I haven't made this obvious enough, I really don't do well in hot humid weather. The second thing going against Mumbai is that when Slumdog Millionaire came out, I read an interview that indicated it was supposed to be a very vibrant, positive depiction of Mumbai. Now, I thought Slumdog Millionaire was an awesome movie, but it didn't exactly make Mumbai look like a top tourism destination. So why do I want to go? The article gives it away, but if you haven't checked yet, IT'S MANGO SEASON. I really like mangoes, and I think that they'd be super delicious even if it was a million degrees with a zillion percent humidity (exactly and approximately*). Also, I would really love to go to India, and this could be one of those things that pushes me over the tipping point of my fears of the heat and pick pockets. The Taj Mahal has always been on my wish list, I like Indian food, elephansts, and I really wish that I could attend an ornate, traditional Indian wedding (with all of the dancing). So, maybe mangoes will get me to make it to Mumbai.
*If you're not familiar with this phrase, you should watch Monsoon Wedding, which is also set in India. =)
In case the link doesn't work above, here it is again:
http://globespotters.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/20/in-mumbai-its-mango-season/
The inspiration: this article, from the New York Times, which was sent to me by a lovely friend. Granted, Mumbai has a few things working against my desire to go there. First, it's really hot. Also, it's humid. So it's really really hot and humid, especially in the summer. In case I haven't made this obvious enough, I really don't do well in hot humid weather. The second thing going against Mumbai is that when Slumdog Millionaire came out, I read an interview that indicated it was supposed to be a very vibrant, positive depiction of Mumbai. Now, I thought Slumdog Millionaire was an awesome movie, but it didn't exactly make Mumbai look like a top tourism destination. So why do I want to go? The article gives it away, but if you haven't checked yet, IT'S MANGO SEASON. I really like mangoes, and I think that they'd be super delicious even if it was a million degrees with a zillion percent humidity (exactly and approximately*). Also, I would really love to go to India, and this could be one of those things that pushes me over the tipping point of my fears of the heat and pick pockets. The Taj Mahal has always been on my wish list, I like Indian food, elephansts, and I really wish that I could attend an ornate, traditional Indian wedding (with all of the dancing). So, maybe mangoes will get me to make it to Mumbai.
*If you're not familiar with this phrase, you should watch Monsoon Wedding, which is also set in India. =)
In case the link doesn't work above, here it is again:
http://globespotters.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/20/in-mumbai-its-mango-season/
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Anchorage, Alaska
Where in the world: Anchorage, Alaska, and Alaska in general.
Inspired by: A few things, really. I ordered a new computer last weekend, and I've been tracking its progress towards me. Today it is in Anchorage, and I'm as jealous as a person could be of an inanimate object's travels. Also, last night after the hockey game we watched the end of the movie "Mystery, Alaska," which is about a local hockey team in a town where people skate to work in the winter. I love cold weather, ice skating, mountains by the ocean, wildlife, and trekking through parks of all sizes, so I strongly suspect I'd enjoy Alaska. I once applied for a summer job working on a whale watching boat near Juneau, but didn't pursue it when I realized it would almost cost more to drive there than I would make during the season. I'd still like to take a whale watching tour, though, and ride the Great Alaskan railroad to Denali while listening to Eddie Vedder sing the sound track to "Into the Wild." I'd hike in the park, try to spot some caribou, or moose, or bear (at a very great distance). It would be a "Great Alaskan Adventure."
I would be delighted if you'd share any of your recommendations for other things to daydream about seeing and doing there.
Inspired by: A few things, really. I ordered a new computer last weekend, and I've been tracking its progress towards me. Today it is in Anchorage, and I'm as jealous as a person could be of an inanimate object's travels. Also, last night after the hockey game we watched the end of the movie "Mystery, Alaska," which is about a local hockey team in a town where people skate to work in the winter. I love cold weather, ice skating, mountains by the ocean, wildlife, and trekking through parks of all sizes, so I strongly suspect I'd enjoy Alaska. I once applied for a summer job working on a whale watching boat near Juneau, but didn't pursue it when I realized it would almost cost more to drive there than I would make during the season. I'd still like to take a whale watching tour, though, and ride the Great Alaskan railroad to Denali while listening to Eddie Vedder sing the sound track to "Into the Wild." I'd hike in the park, try to spot some caribou, or moose, or bear (at a very great distance). It would be a "Great Alaskan Adventure."
I would be delighted if you'd share any of your recommendations for other things to daydream about seeing and doing there.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
The Burren
Where in the world: The Burren, County Clare, Ireland
The Inspiration: This week I was writing about family roots for one of my classes, and thinking about my Irish family. My great-grandmother emigrated from County Clare, Ireland, and while I don't know any family in that area, I did visit it on my first trip to Ireland. When I was there, we went to the Burren, which from a distance just looks like a field of flat rock. The beauty, however, comes when get get up close into the grasses that grow thinly over limestone. In all of the cracks and cervices are the loveliest little wildflowers you've ever seen. The mist that hangs over them keeps them insulated from the wind of the bare, seaside landscape, and they are profuse, vibrant, diverse, and delightful.
The Inspiration: This week I was writing about family roots for one of my classes, and thinking about my Irish family. My great-grandmother emigrated from County Clare, Ireland, and while I don't know any family in that area, I did visit it on my first trip to Ireland. When I was there, we went to the Burren, which from a distance just looks like a field of flat rock. The beauty, however, comes when get get up close into the grasses that grow thinly over limestone. In all of the cracks and cervices are the loveliest little wildflowers you've ever seen. The mist that hangs over them keeps them insulated from the wind of the bare, seaside landscape, and they are profuse, vibrant, diverse, and delightful.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Adirondacks
Where in the World: The Adirondack Region, Northern New York
Inspired by: My lovely friends, K&J, who are currently honeymooning in upstate New York. The region is rugged and beautiful, with calm lakes and fierce mountains. Last time I visited the area I stayed between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, where we spent a lot of time kayaking. I gave the newlyweds a map so that they could make sure to get Donnelly's Ice Cream near Lake Clear. My parents went to college in the area, and for my entire childhood they told me of the wonder of Donnelly's, where a berry patch and a dairy farm meet in an ice cream shack. The most amazing part is that when I finally tried Donnelly's as a teenager, it exceeded the expectations that I had been building for years. Since I told K&J, I've been anxious to get in the car and make the treck myself. I'd divide my day between breathtaking mountain hikes and creamy raspberry gluttony. How delightful!
Inspired by: My lovely friends, K&J, who are currently honeymooning in upstate New York. The region is rugged and beautiful, with calm lakes and fierce mountains. Last time I visited the area I stayed between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, where we spent a lot of time kayaking. I gave the newlyweds a map so that they could make sure to get Donnelly's Ice Cream near Lake Clear. My parents went to college in the area, and for my entire childhood they told me of the wonder of Donnelly's, where a berry patch and a dairy farm meet in an ice cream shack. The most amazing part is that when I finally tried Donnelly's as a teenager, it exceeded the expectations that I had been building for years. Since I told K&J, I've been anxious to get in the car and make the treck myself. I'd divide my day between breathtaking mountain hikes and creamy raspberry gluttony. How delightful!
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