This weekend started after lunch Friday. We checked traffic in Atlanta, but it was already bad, so the GPS routed us through Gray, to Athens, to Helen and in to Hiawassee. We arrived and got settled in at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge. After we relaxed, we headed over to the Copper Door in…… Continue reading Perfect weekend in Hiawassee
Gardens near Orlando Florida
We just returned from a week in Orlando. We did the pool and parks, but had some time to explore a few gardens too. Bok Tower Gardens and Harry P Leu Gardens are both in and around the Orlando area. These are both worth a visit. Here are a few of my favorite park photos.…… Continue reading Gardens near Orlando Florida
Perfect Gainesville Florida weekend
Thursday night rolled around and I didn’t have any plans for the weekend! I knew this had to be remedied immediately. I started searching for somewhere that I didn’t think wouldn’t be packed with spring breakers, didn’t cost $400 plus a night for lodging and offered some type of hiking and adventuring. Some of the…… Continue reading Perfect Gainesville Florida weekend
Escape Rooms of 2021
In March of 2021 we were in Orlando for Spring Break and visited Escapology. We attempted to escape Murder Mansion; we escaped but due to excess clues, time penalty of 4 minutes, we officially didn’t escape in time. It was a lot of fun though. Going at 9:30 p.m. after a park day might not…… Continue reading Escape Rooms of 2021
7 Best Botanical Gardens in Georgia ***PLUS BONUS RESORT WITH GARDENS!
For anyone that knows me, knows I get thorough enjoyment out of flowers and plants…maybe because I grew up with a horticulturalist as a dad, being a part of the Ornamental Horticulture team in FFA or just because they are so beautiful; either way, I truly enjoy the beauty in it all. These gardens are…… Continue reading 7 Best Botanical Gardens in Georgia ***PLUS BONUS RESORT WITH GARDENS!
Atlanta Explorations
We ended a week in Orlando on Friday, drove home, unpacked and packed back up for an overnight in Atlanta. It was another volleyball weekend. After walking over 30 miles in the parks throughout the week, I decided to take it easy on my Saturday explorations. First I headed to Piedmont Park to watch the…… Continue reading Atlanta Explorations
Georgia weekend explorations
You guessed it, another volleyball weekend and my random explorations… We headed up to Suwanee, Georgia after work on Friday. I had made a dinner reservation for us at our favorite dinner spot there, Trattoria One 41. It is a very nice authentic Italian restaurant. Before dinner is served, they bring out a fresh bread…… Continue reading Georgia weekend explorations
Valentine’s weekend getaway
Our Valentine’s Day weekend started out like all other volleyball weekends. After I dropped my hubby off at the venue, I headed out to explore. The weather called for rain up until 2 pm, but it was just a drizzle. I donned my rain coat and set out to see Smith Gilbert Garden in Kennesaw.…… Continue reading Valentine’s weekend getaway
Massee Lane Gardens
If you’re ever near Ft Valley Georgia, in February especially, you can not miss the Camellias in bloom at Massee Lane Gardens! I visited there today and there were so many varieties. It was nice to get outside for a while too. One of my favorite spots there is the Japanese Garden. Japanese Garden The…… Continue reading Massee Lane Gardens
Bartow County Explorations
Another volleyball Saturday in the books. This weekend, hubby was coaching in Marietta, so I headed to White GA to explore Old Car City and Big Door Vineyards. Then I explored some more of Bartow County and a few of its Historic Rural Churches (St James A.M.E. & Brandon’s Chapel). My first stop was Old…… Continue reading Bartow County Explorations
East Palisades Trail
Saturday started like most Saturdays during volleyball season…except, with COVID-19, there are multiple volleyball waves. Normally we are up and at em early, but my hubby’s team was in the afternoon wave. We headed out about lunch time. I dropped off my hubby at the venue and headed to my hiking spot for the day.…… Continue reading East Palisades Trail
Happy New Year
This year, I have learned that you can be happy and healthy even amongst a pandemic. COVID-19 has made me come to the realization that we now have opportunities with our families that we would normally not have pre-pandemic. Life seems to have slowed down; there is more time to do things and be with…… Continue reading Happy New Year