Category Archives: Getting Around

Goodbye Happy Time, I Sure Will Miss You

Posted on May 30, 2014 by isherri

Our final day in Punta Cana filled me with sadness. I sat on the patio to finish up a bit of work and soak up the final few hours of tropical heaven. Jenni, Hudson and I met for a delicious breakfast … Continue reading →

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A Delicate Balance Between Work and Play

Posted on May 26, 2014 by isherri

Jenni and I did have a little work to accomplish while we were together and though we tried to work on the beach, we hadn’t gotten a lot done! We decided to meet in my room. We were making great … Continue reading →

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Paradise Found

Posted on May 26, 2014 by isherri

Since Jenni and Hudson aren’t early risers, I decided to order The Dominican Breakfast from room service and catch up on some of my schoolwork. Turns out The Dominican was enough food to feed a large family! The Dominican included bacon, which I found … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Paradise

Posted on May 25, 2014 by isherri

As soon as we completed the check in process, our wonderful host Pablo carried our bags to our rooms. He pointed out all of the features, like the full room service menu and the handy mini bar that was not … Continue reading →

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It’s Happy Time

Posted on May 25, 2014 by isherri

Time for a summer break and who better to break it with than my BFF Jenni and her 14-year-old son Hudson. Ever been to the Dominican Republic? Me either, but they have really affordable airfare and incredibly inexpensive all-inclusive resorts. … Continue reading →

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Sleepy in Seattle

Posted on March 8, 2014 by isherri

While it’s always fun to visit the Best Coast, I have to admit, the jet lag is killing me! I arrived home from Amsterdam a couple of hours late and by the time I got through customs, dug my adorable … Continue reading →

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A Return to Winter

Posted on March 4, 2014 by isherri

The day we go home is always the saddest day of any vacation. That’s particularly true when you are leaving your favorite city and flying home to a winter storm! Jenni and I met for a quick breakfast in the … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam by Sea and by Land!

Posted on March 3, 2014 by isherri

    There is so much to see in Amsterdam, and today I think we did! After a quick bite involving the Dutch treat sprinkles on toast, we took a canal cruise. The small, flat canal tour boat departed across … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night in Amsterdam

Posted on March 2, 2014 by isherri

The concierge at the Doubletree Hotel really knows how to show visitors a good time! We returned from a busy day of museum touring with a yearning for some really good Dutch food. Our concierge recommended Haesje Claes a short … Continue reading →

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Art for Art’s Sake

Posted on March 1, 2014 by isherri

Today started off on a somber note with a visit to the Anne Frank House. The exhibit was extremely well done and walking through the secret annex was incredibly moving. If you ever get a chance to visit Amsterdam, I … Continue reading →

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