Category: Travel

Road Trip, Travel

Lessons From the Road

Judy Romano

Then the extra space got the best of us. As often happens, we filled the space available to us.

Road Trip, Travel

A Road Trip Experiment

Judy Romano

With more and more people taking road trips, I hope a few of our lessons learned will help you plan a perfect road trip soon.

Arizona, Food, Travel, Wine/Cocktails

A Surprising Delight in Jerome

Judy Romano

Judy named his Arizona spin on a Screwdriver (with Prickly Pear and mango purees) the Double Whammy, while my modified Whisky Sour was refreshing and fantastic.  And the food? To die for.

Travel, Virginia, Wine/Cocktails

Potomac Point Winery – Go for the View, Stay for the Wine

Judy Romano

Kathleen had never been to Virginia, but we sip wine together regularly, so introducing her to wines from the other coast seemed like a no-brainer.

Diversion, Travel

DC After Dark

Judy Romano

I decided the best plan would be to hit up a favorite restaurant fairly close to the airport then head into the city for a nighttime drive of the monuments illuminated after dark.

Musings, Travel

Share Your Stories

Judy Romano

A thousand or even two thousand years ago, someone picked up a chisel and carved stories into rock or scrawled images on the walls of caves

Arizona, Musings, Travel

Cabin Fever Happens Year-Round

Judy Romano

Fast forward to now. Cabin fever in the desert hits in the summer. With high temps often hitting 110℉ or more, we spend most days inside ...

Distractions, Diversion, Flying, Travel

Air Shows

Judy Romano

It’s not just about the scream of jet engines and heart-stopping, low-level flybys that draws me to a show. It’s the buzz of excitement about the other planes ... that offer up close and personal glimpses of aviation power and flexibility. 

Arizona, Diversion, Musings, Travel

Is It Ever Enough?

Judy Romano

Like Sue, I appreciate the quiet moments in my life. I enjoy a peaceful evening in the courtyard with a cocktail in hand and the coyotes howling in the distance. But the easy evenings aren’t enough for me. I want more of everything.

Arizona, Food, Travel

Chillin’ in the Desert

Judy Romano

We relaxed, sipped, savored and chatted. Before we knew it, we’d spent almost three hours chillin in the desert.