by Ira | May 27, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
The Hos are once again united. We met them over in a new hotel after breakfast and laundry, we did a little shopping, and then we all went over to dinner together. It was SO GOOD. Super solid. Especially the dessert, which was a lemon sorbet, merengue, cream/custard,...
by Ira | May 26, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Man. Liz and I *walk* when we’re on vacay. Almost 10 miles today. Almost 10 miles every day, in fact. It helps with the appetite, I’ll say that. A really, really lovely day. Amazing weather. Great food. Saw some cool paintings (the first starry night, for example, is...
by Ira | May 25, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Man. It’s important to live your life. Sure, it’s impossible to actually live every single day like it’s your last; our brains simply won’t hang onto that kind of intensity long-term, nor should they. But it is absolutely possible to hold long-term that you’re not...
by Ira | May 24, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
We walked today, and waaaalked and walked and walked. Almost ten miles! It was so fun. I’m quite literally falling asleep at my keyboard, and we have to get up early in the morning, so I’ll make tonight’s entry pretty short, I think. Having a great time. Good food....
by Ira | May 23, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
I had my first burgundy today. It was a general “cote challonaise,” ie- nothing special or specific in terms of vineyard, meaning ‘fancy’…but still! A genuine, bonafide burgundy. Never had one before. It was delicious. As expected. Very light. Very tart. Not a ton of...
