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All good things must come to an end…

Posted on July 6, 2011 by ttournoux

TweetSigh… in just a few short hours I have to wake up, fight traffic, navigate security and wait and wait and wait and wait to get on a plane and make the 6 hour trip back to New York city. … Continue reading →

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San Diego days 5 and 6: Weddings and Wine

Posted on July 5, 2011 by ttournoux

TweetYesterday, after playing in the multiple pools and water slides of La Costa Resort and Spa we celebrated the wedding of Michelle’s cousin Jon and his beautiful bride Sarah. It was held in the middle of the Botanical Gardens in … Continue reading →

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San Diego Day 4: Beach Bums

Posted on July 3, 2011 by ttournoux

TweetToday was the perfect day. I woke up, ate free breakfast at the hotel (make your own waffles… mmm…) and then went to Moonlight Beach. And yes, I took an umbrella with me.  Michelle and I read, napped, people-watched, laughed, ate … Continue reading →

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San Diego day 3: The day of 1,000 stairs

Posted on July 2, 2011 by ttournoux

TweetToday, we said good-bye to San Diego, and hello to Encinitas – but not before stopping into the “Diners Drive-ins and Dives” recommended restaurant, El Indio, for lunch. This little hole-in-the-wall packed quite a punch with its authentic and homemade Mexican … Continue reading →

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I kissed a whale, and I liked it… San Diego, day 2

Posted on July 1, 2011 by ttournoux

TweetI’m still not quite on California time yet, and somehow I woke up unprovoked at 7:14AM. It’s either that, or I was just so excited to see Shamu again! (It has literally been like 20 years since I last went to … Continue reading →

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San Diego, Day 1

Posted on June 30, 2011 by ttournoux

TweetAfter only a few hours sleep, I woke up at 4AM this morning to finish packing, get a few minutes of play time in with the kitties and get myself to the airport. The car picked me up promptly at 5AM, and I … Continue reading →

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San Diego…10 days and counting

Posted on June 20, 2011 by ttournoux

TweetIn just 10 short days (well, 9 days, 7 hours and 37 minutes if I’m going to be accurate), I’m heading to San Diego with a good friend for beaches, pools, a wedding, Shamu and fun in the sun (with 50+ SPF sunscreen … Continue reading →

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I left my heart (aka stomach) in San Francisco

Posted on June 14, 2011 by ttournoux

TweetAh, San Francisco. Just saying the name conjures up memories of panoramic views, perfect weather, fresh seafood, clam chowder, sourdough bread and, wait for it… oxtail! Yep, that’s right. Oxtail. I am fortunate enough to have friends and family that … Continue reading →

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