... and other adventures in shopping While Steven thoroughly enjoys the meat here (and is happy to tell everyone about how good and inexpensive it is – It is really good and really cheap ), other food items can be a bit more difficult. For instance, if you are a vegetarian and are tired of …
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
The Last City at the End of the World
Unless You're Chilean We'd been in Buenos Aires for two whole weeks, so it was time for a trip. Steven had had the brilliant idea to go to Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego, for summer solstice because it would be as far south as we could get (without going to Antarctica - and don't get …
Buenos Aires: The Return
We arrived in Buenos Aires a week ago Saturday. We were greeted at the airport by our friends Barbara and Marco, who refused our entreaties that we would take a cab instead of making them drive an hour to the airport, an hour to our place, and then 20 minutes back to their apartment. They …
Thanksgiving Debrief
We proved all the naysayers wrong -- we pulled off Thanksgiving dinner for 19 people (including us) with nary a hitch, unless you count an extra pan of veggies and one of stuffing a hitch (in a relatively small three bedroom townhouse). Steven's mom and Vitor arrived Monday, and the rest of the clan trickled …
Chicago to Maryland via Cincinnati and NC
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. …
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 …
Doing It On The Road 