A couple of weeks ago we said goodbye to family and friends in Chicago before we were there long enough to remember that it gets very cold. We had planned to drive all the way to Maryland, grab out hiking gear and then drive to the Smoky Mountains for a week of hiking and relaxation. …
Author: Susan
Susan AKA Sue, AKA Aunt Susie: I am a former journalist and teacher at semi-loose ends who is still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. I am restless and determined. I love a challenge.
Things I like: photography, yoga, mountains, a great book, exploring, music.
Things I am not so keen on: standing still, gray days, coconut
Paris La Fin: Susanna
This month in Paris has been three separate trips for me, all wonderful in their own way. On Friday morning, I said goodbye to Terryl and Megan. That afternoon I welcomed Susanna. We spent Friday evening chatting. I played tour guide a little and we had a French brasserie dinner with a bottle of wine, …
Paris Part 2: Terryl and Megan
Or Gluten-Free Adventures in the City of Baguettes Mary Jo left last Thursday and Terryl was supposed to arrive the same day. In fact, we thought they nmight even meet each other. Alas, it was not to be. Poor Terryl's flight was sent back to Boston after flying for an hour and a half because …
Every Day in Paris is a Good Day
Plus, a sad farewell to MJ and an unexpected solo day Saturday we marched back to the marche (market) because it's fun and we were now armed with extensive knowledge of fancy cheese. I know people think Paris is a harsh city, but I have not found that to be true. The cheese vendor was …
An Olympic Trip
When I said I was coming to Paris during the Olympics, half my friends were jealous and the other half warned that it would be crowded, dangerous and a big pain in the tush. (You know which half you're in Amy C.!) We've been here since Monday and the only things that have gone wrong …
Why Do We Have a Kitchen?
Plus our next move We go out to eat A LOT when we are in Chicago. We've already mentioned that there are tons of delicious restaurants, but it's also pretty much the only place where we have a consistent social life. And since it's summer, there are concerts to attend. Lyle and some of the …
It’s Hot, It’s Cold, It’s Raining, It’s Hot
Welcome to Chicago in the times of climate change. And change it does. By the day. Unless, of course, we have tickets to two Mets games at Wrigley Field, in which case it's guaranteed to be soaked-to-the-skin, blazing sun, hot and humid for both games. Not that I'm complaining. Today, it's rainy and chilly (to …
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The Siren That Is Chicago
Every time we land (or arrive in some other fashion) at O'Hare, it feels like home. Only we can complain about the death marches through O'Hare, the long waits for luggage and the trek to the Uber pick up because we are honorary Chicagoans in our minds. We have friends and family here. All is …
The Mysteries of the Storage Locker
We've been back in the States for a couple of weeks now, visiting Florida and now Maryland for our perfect granddaughter's birthday. While we were here, we decided to deal with the elephant in the room: The Storage Locker. When we started this lifestyle (as our Spanish tutor calls it, well really she says estilo …
Lamu: The Last Leg
Or, we've been back for almost a month, but we're still milking it for the blog After our stint in Malindi, we met up with the group (except Robin who hightailed it to Amsterdam) for a flight to Lamu. At least, I thought it would be a flight to Lamu, but it turned out to …
Doing It On The Road 