OK…Did you recognize this house?? Does THIS help? Or maybe THIS? (Scowls are another clue…we’re NOT actually angry. And Hubby’s 5 o’clock shadow really makes him look like a criminal…but he’s really harmless!) Have you figured it out? The black object in our picture is another clue […]
Zaza’s Pasta Shop and Italian Market – Iowa City, Iowa
While driving through a residential neighborhood on the East side of Iowa City, I passed by a shop I’ve been meaning to check out. Zaza’s is located in a cute little bungalow on Bowery Street that has been home to many businesses through the years, and I was surprised and happy to see it has […]
Dragging The Gut – McMinnville, Oregon
If you’ve been following along on our Oregon adventures, you know we headed to McMinnville Oregon to meet some old friends and to see their annual Dragging the Gut Festival. We’re Dragging The Gut…With ROYALTY! Mayor Rick Olson and First Lady Candy of McMinnville And these photos speak for themselves… […]
Best Main Street in America – McMinnville, Oregon
During our stay in McMinnville, Mayor Rick walked us past many of the beautiful shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, and flats/condos on 3rd Street. (He should be VERY proud of his accomplishments as Mayor of this amazing and beautiful town. It’s no wonder it is considered one of the Best Main Streets in America!) […]
McMinnville Inn – McMinnville, Oregon
ANTICIPATION… The drive from Portland to McMinnville was filled with old memories…and new sights. We knew there would be LOTS of changes since our last visit. And I knew the area is now home to many wineries…including some that produce Internationally acclaimed award-winning Pinot Noir. But it was mind-boggling to see the number of […]
Road Trip Planned – McMinnville, Oregon
It’s been nearly 44 years since Hubby and I arrived in McMinnville, Oregon as newlyweds…and we’ve gone back only once….and that was in the 1980’s. So let me set the stage for how this “homecoming” to McMinnville came about. This whole trip “Out West” started over beers…in Fort Lauderdale! Last winter, we were sitting at […]
Multnomah Falls – Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
On our recent Pacific Northwest road trip, we headed toward Portland… The scenery began to change as we approached the Columbia River Gorge… And then we were there…a place we’d been waiting to see again. It requires a short hike…to Multnomah Falls. It’s a much […]
The Not-So-Secret Garden – McCall, Idaho
It must be something in the water. That’s the only thing I can think of. Otherwise, how do you explain the appearance and the vitality of my 86 year old cousin “Strick” and his 85 year old wife Barbara. It is truly amazing…REALLY… “Strick” studied in New York City. He was a photographer, and a videographer […]
Evanston, Wyoming
After leaving Denver, we continued our trek West. And our first stop was at the Welcome Center in Wyoming, where we got quite a welcome! After we talked our way out of this predicament, we got back on the road as fast as possible. But all I can say is…It’s a LONG way from […]
Colfax Avenue – Lakewood, Colorado
I have MANY happy memories of trips from the Midwest to Colorado. My Mom and Dad would pile us in the un air-conditioned station wagon, and off we would go…on two lane roads…to head West to Colorado. I still remember the Mom and Pop motels where we would stay. Dad always managed to find a […]