Last Weekend

Last Friday Hubby and I packed our weekend bags and headed down to Virginia to spend a few days with our son and girlfriend at their new apartment. I swear I aged 20 years by the time we got there - not because traffic was heavy but because of the way people drive. I guess it doesn't matter how long I've lived here, I'll never understand why some drivers have to sit in the fast/passing lanes which then causes other drivers to weave all over the place!?! For dinner we toyed with the idea of driving over to Alexandria but after seeing that traffic wasn't moving too fast on I-95 we settled with staying locally. We drove around the different shopping areas and finally picked Nando's. The restaurant is I guess Portugese and quite delicious. I think almost everything is chicken with sides, so I chose a medium heat sauce - Peri Peri - over a breast with a side of mash potato. YUM YUM!

Once we got back to the apartment complex we wandered around looking at all the facilities. They've thought of everything from two workout/gym areas, a nice pool with hot tub and comfy looking lounge chairs, outdoor flat screen tv's, a movie room, full kitchen with family room and even a games room. We stayed a while and played some pool and shuffle board before heading back up to the apartment for bed.

For breakfast the next morning, Hubby and I were made yummy waffles with eggs and bacon. We then searched google for somewhere to go kayaking. We found a place that was about 5 mins away. Unfortunately we didn't get any pix of us as we left our phones in the car so they wouldn't float away! Hubby actually lost his sunglasses and his watch! We kayaked and swam for about an hour before going back to the marina/rental place and traded out our 4 kayaks for 2 paddle boards. Hubby and son went off and did that whilst we stayed and watched the boats and other kayakers. We did get to have a quick go on the paddle boards when they came back and although it was brief I had fun and would definitely like to try it again.

For dinner that night we went out for Mexican food. Definitely one of my faves! After assembling a leaning desk from Crate & Barrel Sunday morning, Hubby and I drove home. What a fun weekend - I can't wait until next time.

I'm a little behind on my photo-a-day, so here are the ones from the week of the 13th July

The first is a butterfly bush that self-seeded by the pool that I'll dig out at the end of the season. Next are peppers and toms from our pots. This HUGE caterpillar next to a quarter ate two large toms and half the plant in about 12 hours! Starbucks! I would love a Sub Zero for my kitchen remodel (it's not going to happen!) Some mittens i'm finishing from last winter and finally a stick insect that was out sunning himself.

Enjoy these last days of July. Until next time...