trips

the ROC.

August 9, 2009

This weekend I hit the thruway and drove out to Rochester to visit one of my oldest and dearest friends, Mo Hannan. We don’t get to see each other as often as we’d like, so I take every chance I can get! The last time we hung out was around Thanksgiving so we’ve been due for another get together for some time now. This trip was great because we got a chance to catch up, go out to dinner and drinks, have a picnic, do some shopping at the outlets, watch a movie and order chinese food. All in one weekend! Here are some pics we took for the memories:

Out to dinner!

Mo is also a lover of headbands

(this is how I know we are kindred spirits).

We took Mo’s puppy Scout on a picnic. He’s so lovable!

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the way life should be.

July 27, 2009

This weekend’s adventure was to Maine, which is one of my most favorite places ever. I always have such a great time when I visit. Maine is (without a doubt): the way life should be. Hannah and I had a great weekend in Portland enjoying Saturday afternoon on Reebs and Rosie’s boat just loving Castco Bay. Finally, some real summer weather! For dinner we hit up The Lobster Shack for some lobster rolls and onion rings. It doesn’t get much better than that, people. We packed sunday in with some outlet shopping in Freeport where I purchased some great stuff at L.L.Bean and J.crew (love!). Definately didn’t need anything, but when I see something cute, sometimes I just can’t help myself.

Here’s a pic of me and Han at the Lobster Shack. So Maine.

Now I’m back in Boston after a very pleasant ride on Concord Coach Lines (as always!), but of course, already seriously missing vacationland… worth a visit, worth a lifetime. Can’t wait till next time!!

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Newport.

July 20, 2009

Here are a few photos from my little friend’s bachelorette weekend in Newport, RI. We had an amazing time enjoying the seaside town! We started off the weekend at Fluke, a fun wine bar with yummy appetizers. We ordered a lot of little dishes to share and I don’t think any of us were disappointed! The owner was very friendly and accommodating too, seeing as we came by around 11 o’clock just as the kitchen was about to close!

The next day we started off the morning with some brunch at the B&B and then spent the afternoon at the Atlantic Beach Club sitting by the water enjoying some nice cold beverages in the hot summer sun. Terrific.

The above and below pictures were taken on a sunset cruise in Newport Harbor. It was a perfect night with a perfect sunset. And the glasses of champagne were only a buck! So much fun. After the cruise we had dinner at Asterisk … a fun restaurant in an old garage! They had good apps and the martinis were just delish. Our waitress was a little spacey, but I can overlook that if it’s a good meal. And it WAS.

This last picture was taken at the Castle Hill Inn where we had brunch before heading back to Boston. It was so much fun to sit right on the water and see all the sailboats go by. We all had some mimosas for one last cheers to a fabulous weekend!

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Marshall Slocum Inn

July 20, 2009

The Marshall Slocum Inn is an absolutely adorable little B&B in Newport, RI. I stayed there this past weekend with a couple of friends for a bachelorette celebration filled with good food, good wine and good times. Just a few minutes from town you’ll find this fabulous white house on Kay Street which is just the most wonderful little abode I ever did see. As soon as we walked in the front door we felt right at home. Since there were six of us, we had one room on the second floor of the house and then a little apartment around the back of the driveway. SO cute! The rooms are inviting, the beds cozy, the staff friendly and the breakfast is DELICIOUS. However, I think my favorite part of Marshall Slocum was the little porch swing on the front porch of the house. DREAM!