Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Not how I would want to catch a ride....
Sorry I have been MIA lately, but due to unforeseen family emergencies I have been neglecting things. But to get back into the swing of things I bring you this fun little video of how people catch a train in Myanmar. No, thank you, I'll just walk....
<br/><a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/boarding-a-train-in-myanmar/207l7cng?q=Train&amp;rel=msn&amp;from=en-us_msnhp&amp;form=msnrll&amp;gt1=42010&amp;src=v5:embed:&amp;fg=sharenoembed" target="_new"title="Boarding A Train In Myanmar">Video: Boarding A Train In Myanmar</a>
Monday, October 11, 2010
Mosquitos and beer and football, oh my!
This past weekend myself and three of my friends decided to escape tally and go camping at one of my favorite spots on the beach.
We headed out to St. Joseph State Park early Saturday and planned to stay the night and head back Sunday around noon. A quick trip, but a nice one just the same. Now some of you may be wondering why in the WORLD would I, of all people, be miss watching a football game. And this is not just any game, but the FSU vs. Miami game. Two reasons- 1) it was an away game and 2) there is always radios to listen to the game on (plus the Sunday replays on SUN network in Florida).
I was especially happy because I got to break out my precious....errr, I mean my Nikon again and go to town. Still far from where I want to be as "artistic" goes, but never thought it'd be overnight.
Without further ado.....a crapload of pics to give a summary of the trip:
The beach
The weekend was fun despite the outrageous amount of Skeeters. For those non-southern speakers, that's country for mosquitos.
and yay noles for whoopin' on those Canes - 45-17!!!
We headed out to St. Joseph State Park early Saturday and planned to stay the night and head back Sunday around noon. A quick trip, but a nice one just the same. Now some of you may be wondering why in the WORLD would I, of all people, be miss watching a football game. And this is not just any game, but the FSU vs. Miami game. Two reasons- 1) it was an away game and 2) there is always radios to listen to the game on (plus the Sunday replays on SUN network in Florida).
I was especially happy because I got to break out my precious....errr, I mean my Nikon again and go to town. Still far from where I want to be as "artistic" goes, but never thought it'd be overnight.
Without further ado.....a crapload of pics to give a summary of the trip:
The beach
Sunset fun
The campsite
My friend's idea on how to split wood since we forgot a hatchet/axe. Trust me, hilarity ensued...
The next day we stopped in the GORGEOUS Apalachicola, Fl. Very possibly my favorite little beach town in the world.
Fantastic lunch. Everyone should stop here on their way through.
The weekend was fun despite the outrageous amount of Skeeters. For those non-southern speakers, that's country for mosquitos.
and yay noles for whoopin' on those Canes - 45-17!!!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
California - part 2
Since the Seminoles didn't get the win yesterday, I've decided to make myself feel better by continuing my California update.
Part of the trip was spent doing lots and lots of beer/drink sampling. Mostly it was Eric and myself doing the sampling, but Gena was happy to help with photography/ be our very kind driver.
First night of sampling came from a place called Slater's 50/50. The place is known for it's 1 pound, yes 1 pound, burger made from a half pound of beef STUFFED with a half pound of bacon on the inside. I did NOT partake in that, but Eric was happy to oblige.
Eric's burger
For our first sampling we ordered the "board of beer".
Guvna, Calico, Stone Anniversary Ale, and Allagash beer.
Next day was the Orange County International Food/Beer festival
I decided to stick to Germany and Mexico. Life was very good
The last day we went to San Clemente and a place called Pizza Port Brewery
Sadly my favorite beer I sampled there is ONLY a West Coast beer - Carlsbad Chronic Beer. Yes, I love Chronic beer. No more words are necessary...haha.
It was also confirmed I loathe Oatmeal Stouts - BLECK!
The after shot
til the next post........
Part of the trip was spent doing lots and lots of beer/drink sampling. Mostly it was Eric and myself doing the sampling, but Gena was happy to help with photography/ be our very kind driver.
First night of sampling came from a place called Slater's 50/50. The place is known for it's 1 pound, yes 1 pound, burger made from a half pound of beef STUFFED with a half pound of bacon on the inside. I did NOT partake in that, but Eric was happy to oblige.
Eric's burger
For our first sampling we ordered the "board of beer".
Guvna, Calico, Stone Anniversary Ale, and Allagash beer.
Next day was the Orange County International Food/Beer festival
I decided to stick to Germany and Mexico. Life was very good
The last day we went to San Clemente and a place called Pizza Port Brewery
Sadly my favorite beer I sampled there is ONLY a West Coast beer - Carlsbad Chronic Beer. Yes, I love Chronic beer. No more words are necessary...haha.
It was also confirmed I loathe Oatmeal Stouts - BLECK!
The after shot
til the next post........
Thursday, September 9, 2010
California - Part 1
For the first part of my documenting my California travels I will have you step into my world as a breakfast crazy foodie lover. It started out as an accident/fun, then turned into a mission. My friend, Gena, and her husband, Eric, and I can all willingly admit we go a little crazy with the food/beer when we get together. This past trip it mostly about the food. I think I brought back with me 40 extra pounds - 20 in food weight and 20 in clothes I bought :)
Each morning we would have the wonderful task of deciding where would would we be starting our day. The first morning Gena and I went to our favorite spot to go together, Old Vine Cafe in Costa Mesa. Dear goodness! I could eat every single item on that menu, it's so unbelievably delicious. I didn't bring my fancy camera with me to the breakfasts in fear of getting food on it (i know, i'm paranoid), but Gena and I did manage to always take pics with our Droids :)
Gena's berry Crepe
My breakfast, the "open-faced" (think biscuits smothered in eggs, chicken sausage, gravy and then topped with spicy "queso") with a side of roasted potatoes - MMMM!
Day two- breakfast at Layer Cake Bakery
Gena's French toast with fresh berries (can you tell she loves berries?)
I had a panini breakfast sandwich with hashbrowns (while also furiously checking my droid for fsu football updates because of the time change)
and as a "toppper" a caramel canelle that Eric and I split.
Day three - Plums Cafe
Eric got an omelet, yes that's an omelet (a very fancy one) and Gena got a waffle, with (surprise, surprise, haha) berries)
I got Eggs Benedict and potatoes. the absolute best eggs benedict I have ever eaten!!!
Day Four - we went back to Old Vines Cafe, this time with Eric.
Gena got the crepe again, Eric got what i had gotten last time, the "open-faced", and I got the standard biscuits and gravy. very delicious
Morning five was spent eating leftovers form our adventures and figuring out how to space bag my clothes I had bought so I wouldn't have to check my extra bag I had gotten to carry all my new stuff :) Yeah, I was very bad.
Look for California part two soon....
Each morning we would have the wonderful task of deciding where would would we be starting our day. The first morning Gena and I went to our favorite spot to go together, Old Vine Cafe in Costa Mesa. Dear goodness! I could eat every single item on that menu, it's so unbelievably delicious. I didn't bring my fancy camera with me to the breakfasts in fear of getting food on it (i know, i'm paranoid), but Gena and I did manage to always take pics with our Droids :)
Gena's berry Crepe
Day two- breakfast at Layer Cake Bakery
Gena's French toast with fresh berries (can you tell she loves berries?)
I had a panini breakfast sandwich with hashbrowns (while also furiously checking my droid for fsu football updates because of the time change)
and as a "toppper" a caramel canelle that Eric and I split.
Day three - Plums Cafe
Eric got an omelet, yes that's an omelet (a very fancy one) and Gena got a waffle, with (surprise, surprise, haha) berries)
I got Eggs Benedict and potatoes. the absolute best eggs benedict I have ever eaten!!!
Day Four - we went back to Old Vines Cafe, this time with Eric.
Gena got the crepe again, Eric got what i had gotten last time, the "open-faced", and I got the standard biscuits and gravy. very delicious
Morning five was spent eating leftovers form our adventures and figuring out how to space bag my clothes I had bought so I wouldn't have to check my extra bag I had gotten to carry all my new stuff :) Yeah, I was very bad.
Look for California part two soon....
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