Teatown Lake Reservation, Ossining, NY
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Lens on November 2018
It was a busy month at work for me, but I still managed to enjoy lots of food, fun and even a trip out of the city (in addition to a family-filled Thanksgiving!) Restaurants A smattering of different cuisines this month, yum! Up Thai (Upper East Side) - delicious food in a nicely decorated setting … Continue reading Lens on November 2018
Lens on September 2018
After many weeks of unbearably hot NYC weather in September complete with grime, sweat, and too-cool subways, it's finally fall and boy does it feel like it. I've stocked up on pumpkin-flavored goodies from Trader Joe's and have broken into my stash of cool-weather clothes that have been sitting for months in their plastic storage … Continue reading Lens on September 2018
Photoblog: A Long Weekend in the Adirondacks
For the past few summers, my family has spent a few days in upstate New York, basking in nature and exploring the local towns - usually in the Catskills. It's always a highly anticipated trip for me, as it is a chance to get out of the city and really relax. My travel style is … Continue reading Photoblog: A Long Weekend in the Adirondacks
2017 Recap and Looking Forward to 2018
Before January ends I wanted to do a recap of my 2017 and look ahead to a few fun things coming up in 2018! Inspired by Adventurous Kate and This Battered Suitcase who both did some great reflection posts, I put together a list of pretty much EVERYTHING that I did in 2017. It was … Continue reading 2017 Recap and Looking Forward to 2018
Relaxing in the Catskill Region
My family spent a recent weekend in Saugerties, NY, inspired by the success of our trip two years ago to the same area. The Catskills are a convenient location to get to from the city area (especially with a car) and provide a respite from bustling city life. We relaxed in a rented cabin, and … Continue reading Relaxing in the Catskill Region
A Weekend Away: Scenic Views in Westchester
A few weekends ago, I had the fortune not only to have some friends from the Dominican Republic visiting, but also to be blessed with glorious summer weather. We spent the weekend in Westchester, and spent it outside as much as possible. Our goals were to take in some nature and eat well, both easily … Continue reading A Weekend Away: Scenic Views in Westchester