I really can't believe I had never been to the Cape. Particularly because my mom goes nearly every year. Alas, getting to the Cape is one of the reasons I had never been to the Cape. It's not exactly a quick drive from DC (so the dog-a-roo could join!). So I flew up to Boston … [Read more...]
Review of our Stay at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort — For Ironman Maryland!
Ok, I'll be honest. One of the biggest reasons we stayed here was so that Toasty, the dog, could come along and hang out while I did Ironman Maryland. She loved it, by the way. Because I know everyone wants to know what my dog thinks of a hotel... But she looks so happy, … [Read more...]
USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in Omaha, Nebraska
The last time I had been to Omaha was driving through, almost exactly 10 years ago, when I was driving my truck and horse trailer part way back to Wyoming with my mom and moving to Washington DC...so I was excited to return to Omaha. It all started with qualifying for Age Group … [Read more...]
Where to Stay in Joshua Tree, California: Review of Desert Lilly B&B
Despite the huge popularity of Joshua Tree, there are not a ton of places to stay within close driving distance to the park. We were not planning to camp, so needed a place to stay, ideally close to the park since our visit was short (in other words, we weren't going to drive … [Read more...]
How To Make the Most of a Short Visit to Joshua Tree National Park
A family wedding in Temecula this spring was the most perfect excuse to go somewhere we had not been: the desert! Joshua Tree National Park was only a short (2ish hour) drive from Temecula, so we decided to head there for 2 nights and enjoy the sights and some hiking. We had … [Read more...]
