When the summer heat is rising, it’s best to find some shade and a body of water where you can cool off your body. A few weeks ago, our friends invited us to join them for a weekend in Hot Springs, NC. Continue reading “Hot Weather in Hot Springs, NC”
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Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Melon Pico
The July/August 2018 issue of Coastal Living is PERFECT. From the stories, to the picture-perfect pictures, to the recipes, it’s a feast for the senses. I was sure to jot down a few of the places I will have to sample when we hit the road next year. Meanwhile, with July 4th festivities approaching, I dog-eared some recipes to try out, including this mouth-watering looking jerk shrimp tacos with spicy melon pico recipe: Continue reading “Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Melon Pico”
Hydra, Greece (Part 4)
September 21, 2017
We greeted our last full day on Hydra island at sunrise from the rooftop. The resident cat came by to visit, while not far away a lady was painting her rooftop terrace by hand.

Honey, We Bought an RV!
Sometime this February my husband and I bought an RV. Meet Lexi, our 29 feet future home on wheels while we explore the great USA:
With my husband’s early retirement around the corner next year and my decision to pursue a different path in my career, topped with our joy of travel, we decided to bite the bullet and invest in an RV. Continue reading “Honey, We Bought an RV!”
December: the month of celebrations (Happy Birthday, Romania!)
For Romanians, December is a month of celebrations. Having Latin blood, we love our families and love a good party, especially around Christmas and the New Year. We beginning our celebrations, however, on the first day of the month: December 1, our national holiday and the day of our country’s Great Union. Continue reading “December: the month of celebrations (Happy Birthday, Romania!)”






