Category Archives: Travel

Watched

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Lori

I opened the French doors to my tiny balcony just slightly. The rain had finally stopped and I wanted to get some fresh air. I laid out my yoga mat on the hotel room floor, and began doing one of … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged Lisbon, Peafowl | 8 Comments

Hammaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhm

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Lori

Several weeks ago, Krista, the team lead, pinged me on Skype. “Would you like to go to these baths while we’re in Granada?” Um, yeah. And today we went. Ahhhhhhhh. A tall, slender, dark-haired Spanish woman showed us each room: … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged baths, Granada | 4 Comments

Churros y Chocolate

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Lori

“Cinco churros y cinco chocolate caliente,” I ordered. The waiter looked at me quizzically. “Cinco?” “Si, cinco. Por todos.” A moment later he returned with five cups of rich, steaming, thick, velvety hot chocolate. And two platters of churros, piled … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged chocolate, Churro, Food | 12 Comments

Afternoon at the Alhambra

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Lori

The pathways were lined by legions of slender towering cypress trees, dark green tips meeting the deep blue sky in stark contrast. The hedges, so neatly trimmed, sharp edges lining the gardens. Orange trees, with bright citrus orbs peeping out … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged Alhambra, Granada | 150 Comments

Bourbon Street Beckons

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Lori

“Titties. Ass. Beer.” The barker saw me walking with the five guys. “You can come too, lady.” Southern hospitality. Nothing like it. We walked into a bar advertising a ridiculous special. 3 drinks for the price of 1? 5 for … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged Bourbon Street, Cafe DuMonde, new orleans | 3 Comments

The Near and the Far

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Lori

I told the cab driver, “We need to make two stops. One at the Verizon store, then the second at a house on Napoleon Ave.” The taxi driver nodded and started off. While Justin was inside the Verizon store, I … Continue reading

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How Words with Friends Brought Me to MN

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Lori

I love board games, my favorite being Scrabble. It’s a family tradition to play late into the night every Christmas vacation. When Words with Friends (WWF) came out a couple of years ago, I was hooked. Now I could play … Continue reading

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Charlee – Our Home for the Weekend

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Lori

We were surprised when we arrived to our hotel. The fifteen story building looked out-of-place among the more modest two- and three-story buildings in the neighborhood. Our surprise turned to glee when we arrived to our room and noticed the … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged Charlee Hotel, Medellín | 5 Comments

To Market, To Market

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Lori

The three of us crowded into the back seat of a small taxi, battling early morning traffic to get to the market. Tony had regaled me with stories of how the parking lot was filled with armies of flower vendors. … Continue reading

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First Days in Bogotá

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Lori

Despite the rain, we explored the city, viewed some amazing art, and ate delicious food. You’re treating me right, Bogotá!

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