Travels

It's been quite the hiatus, but I'm back. My travels in February + March consisted of a quick trip to Miami, FL for the Miami Boat Show, a week long escapade in South America, a chilly afternoon in Cold Spring, NY and a gorgeous weekend in Clearwater, FL.

Here are the highlights:
Sailing in Miami.

Liz, my awesome tour guide in Argentina!

Beautiful trees in Buenos Aires.

Dolphins were swimming around our boat during a tour of the Gaviota, Choros and Damas Islands in Chile. The tour was booked through Turismo Aventura Delfines in La Serena.

Here I am with Michelle my awesome tour guide in Chile!

Eric and I took the train to Cold Spring. Eric's loving our hike through Nelsonville Trail and Nature Preserve.

Eric and his brother Ryan took an early morning fishing trip. Here's Ryan with a huge redfish. Dunedin, FL

Spring Training in Sarasota. Rays beat the Reds 3-1.

12 Days until Opening Day!

To check out the full photo tour of each trip, click on the following links:
Miami
Argentina
Chile
Cold Spring
Clearwater

My favorite boats

This week I attended the Ft Lauderdale Boat Show. It was such a nice change to feel the hot Florida sun and enjoy 70 degree weather again. While walking around the convention center I discovered my favorite fishing boats.


Introducing the limited edition 26 Super Sport and 32 Express with Custom Wyland Graphics.


These boats were inspired by conservationist and premier marine artist Wyland and designed by Pro-Line.

Detail shot of the 32 Express. Humpback whales are painted on the hull of the boat.


An interior shot of the 32 Express.


A detail shot of the 26 Super Sport. This center console features dolphins swimming on the hull.


Now I'm back in NYC dreaming about my future Wyland boat. Can't wait!

Rays: Making History

This is unbelievable! You gotta watch this video from Tampa Bay 10 with interviews at last night's game. The Rays beat the Twins 11-1 last night. Read all about the game on mlb.com. They are unstoppable and headed straight to the playoffs. Will they clinch the spot tonight?? I hope so!

Go Rays!

New York, next month

While Eric's been busy recording with The Sugar Oaks, I've been busy with plans for the big move to the big apple. We're driving up to New York in a couple of weeks. He'll be attending the New School and I'll be working as an Online Sales Manager. It's an exciting move and I'm so glad I was able to transfer to the NYC office of my company. What a great transition!

Pretty soon, I'll be riding the subway, towered by skyscrapers and playing in the snow!

Masha, the little pup, is so excited about exploring Prospect Park and the lovely streets of Park Slope.

There's quite a bit to do during the next couple of weeks. But, let's just say, I'm an expert in moving up and down and across the country, so packing's a snap.

What I'm focusing on is living up every last second of my FL adventure! Here's the agenda:
-Fishing and beach day in Clearwater
-West Palm Beach
-Rays vs. A's in Tampa
-Magic Kingdom at Disney World, Orlando
-Happy Hour and more Happy Hours
-Movies, fun, sun, etc...

Viajando

I've actually been doing some traveling! I recently spent some time in Islamorada and St. Augustine. Plus, in 9 days Eric and I will be heading to California!!!

Islamorada was a lot of fun. The water was awesome and it was great bonding with my colleagues from work. The highlight was definitely snorkeling! There are some beautiful fish in the Keys!

During labor day weekend Eric and I spent a couple of days in St. Augustine. Highlights were cooling off at The Milltop Tavern, getting drenched in the craziest weather ever (this could also fall into the "things we should have avoided" category - depending on your frame of mind), eating at the fabulous Columbia Restaurant and enjoying our balcony with wine and a Nicaraguan cigar. Wow, what a weekend!

In baseball news, this week each team announced their nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award. I was super impressed after reading the article on Nick Swisher-the A's candidate for the award. He's an excellent role model, donates his time and energy to women with cancer, tirelessly works with charities and even started his own called "Swish's Wishes".

Roberto Clemente was an extraordinary athlete and humanitarian. In December of 1972, Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, suffered two powerful earthquakes that leveled the city. Clemente decided to fly to Nicaragua shortly after the disaster to aid the earthquake survivors. Tragically, he perished on the way to Nicaragua. His plane crashed into the ocean on December 31st.

The Roberto Clemente Award was originally known as The Commissioner's Award but was renamed in 1973 in Clemente's honor. This is the first year that baseball fans will vote on the recipient of the award. You can vote here until Oct. 5th.

one year anniversary

On 7/25/06 I moved to Orlando, FL. I've officially been a Floridian for one year. Don't ask me how I've acclimated to the heat, because I honesty haven't. I'm actually surprised at how hot and humid Orlando can get each afternoon. Which is ridiculous by now, I know!

Here's a few more things I've learned about Sunny Florida:

If you love lightning-THIS is the place for YOU!
Never heard of Heat Lightning? See it here everyday!
Some people think manatees are boring. So wrong! You can watch them gettin freaky here!
Key West is only 90 miles from Cuba. Stay tuned for my adventures in Cuba coming soon...


Highest Natural Point is 345 feet. Yikes! ;)
Gators can run up to 15 miles per hour.
Face your fears on Roller Coaster Alley