Warehouse BBQ Co. & Brewhouse (Ottumwa, Iowa)
Last night we checked out the Warehouse BBQ Co. & Brewhouse in Ottumwa, Iowa 🥳The restaurant features a menu heavy on the smoked meats with pulled pork, brisket, & chicken. Appetizers like nachos & onions were followed by sandwiches & platter options. As their motto goes: ‘The diet starts on Monday!’Light atmosphere accompanied by friendly… Continue reading Warehouse BBQ Co. & Brewhouse (Ottumwa, Iowa)
Romance Blooms
Romance is in the air! Or is that just the smell of the flowers? Continue reading Romance Blooms
The Dragon’s Head Has Risen in N. China
In the US, the great test of spring is Groundhog’s Day in February. Legend has it that if the groundhog comes out and sees his shadow, he’s scared back home and we get to face six more months of winter. In China, they welcome spring with the Longtaitou Festival – the day the dragon raises… Continue reading The Dragon’s Head Has Risen in N. China
Chinese BBQ
Hey guys! Haven’t had a chance to update yet, we’re working on the post now – but L. is BACK IN CHINA! 🇨🇳 Yep, after 29 days of mandatory, government-monitored, in-hotel quarantine and another week of self-quarantine, she has settled in and is back to life as usual. 🥰 Yesterday she got a chance to… Continue reading Chinese BBQ
Let’s Fly!
Good news (we hope) – L. has been approved for travel & the tickets are bought! 💺 She flies to LA on the 18th – then COVID testing for a few days . . . and then on to China! Then COVID testing again 😷 Once there she’ll spend four weeks in quarantine at a… Continue reading Let’s Fly!
Casting Wishes in the Sands
I was walking by the wayside Casting wishes in the wind Fading foosteps long the sea side As the tides come rushing in. Thrust away the burdens and sorrows, Leave the heartache to tomorrow Take a breath and sooth heart’s furrows Tracing patterns in the sands. Remembering the sands of Jeju whole still in lockdown… Continue reading Casting Wishes in the Sands
Sugar Cane Juice
Creating Sugar Cane juice at a street stall in Chinatown, Incheon, Korea 🥤 They sell it in a bag for you to sip as you walk along. We tried it! Tasted like watermelon juice! 😊 What’s the strangest drink you’ve ever tried? Continue reading Sugar Cane Juice
Nature Bursts Forth
When nature decides to bring it, she really shows her wild side 🥰 Today’s sky was BREATHTAKING – a moment of freshness in a year gone stale Take a breath – we’ll get out of the lockdowns someday soon! Continue reading Nature Bursts Forth
The Waves Rise Up to Meet You
Today we’re fondly remembering Jeju Island in all of its glory! We were hoping to be able to return next month since Americans can still visit S. Korea visa-free for 90days. However we then learned the two week quarantine at government facilities can cost as much as $2,000 per person. On top of flights, that’s… Continue reading The Waves Rise Up to Meet You
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