What I've Been Up To: Summer, Travels: Part Three

These photos are from a summer trip into Northampton Massachusetts and surrounding areas.  We wandered around the town, hit up the vegan chocolatier, the comic book store, the cafe etc.  Then we went to the PeoplesPint...which was AWESOME!  They brew their own mead and beer, and use locally sourced dairy, meat, seasonal vegetables and fruit.  

In typical fashion, I did not want to leave the area without hitting up a swimming hole.  It was a bit too cold to really swim, but the water was refreshing on our feet and even Malomar got his little paws wet!  It also was so peaceful and beautiful in the woods. 

 no tresspassing

 I have no idea why these people are putting THAT much oil into their car. 

 This dress is one of my sweet thrift store finds from Missouri. 

 shmiggs

 swimmin' hole

I really do want to build a road trip just around swimming holes and hot springs! 

xoh!

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What I've Been Up To: Summer, NYC & Elsewhere

Summer is a time for long walks, smelling flowers and taking the time to slow down.

It is a time to get dinner (especially nime chow) with friends, often. 

 

Summer is made for quick road trips, vegan brownies and swimming holes.

 

 

Summer means barbecuing and beach trips with family.

 

 

Summer is incomplete without a trip to the ballpark, kids screaming, fans chowing down on sausage and peppers, and completely socially accepted daydrinking.  

 

 Summer in NYC means free beaches, covered in beautiful babes sunbathing topless, kids playing in the sand nearby and those delightful frisbee throwers kicking up sand everywhere. The beach rules also include mandatory frolicking, and I am always happy to oblige.  

 Governor's Island is only open during the summers.  You can take a free ferry over to the island.  We lucked out on this trip...free ferry, free beer and scavenged ourselves some free sandwiches!

May your summers be filled with friends, fun and blue skies as well!

xoh!
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