Tag Archives: Travel

Maui morning

Posted on July 24, 2021 by polloplayer

I may not know what day it is but I know exactly what time it is. We are out the door by 4:45 am for Phase 1 of the day: the competitive deck chair search. It’s us, the pool staff … Continue reading →

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And then we wined about the heat…

Posted on June 26, 2021 by polloplayer

I’ve more or less made a career of complaining about how cold it is in coastal southern California (if you don’t believe me, show up in a tank top and hang out in one of our epic fog banks) so … Continue reading →

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Hottest getaway!

Posted on June 19, 2021 by polloplayer

Seems like everyone is on the road these days and we didn’t want to be left behind. Unfettered and unmasked, we were ready for a road trip. We headed up San Marcos Pass, rising above the fog and spent a … Continue reading →

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We rolled the dice: Las Vegas!

Posted on April 17, 2021 by polloplayer

The latest COVID quandary: when is it safe to travel? After a year-plus of living like cave-dwellers, when is the right time to emerge, blinking and trepidatious, into what we used to call normal life? The answer is different depending … Continue reading →

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Family Album: Newport Beach, the long way.

Posted on March 27, 2021 by polloplayer

We used to live in and out of our suitcases. But after a year of almost continuous lockdown, a road trip seemed almost daunting. How could we leave the animals? Who can remember how to pack, what to pack, besides … Continue reading →

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Family Album: San Francisco.

Posted on November 7, 2020 by polloplayer

Well, let’s just say there are currently no little cable cars climbing halfway to the stars. Tony Bennett may have to sing a new tune about that city by the Bay. After the relaxed and almost festive atmosphere of Paso … Continue reading →

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Brief detour for a pilgrimage.

Posted on October 31, 2020 by polloplayer

There’s really nothing remarkable about the stretch of Highway 101 heading north from Paso Robles. More adventurous souls would cut over to Highway 1 and bask in the amazing coastal views. Absolutely worth the price of admission, but the route … Continue reading →

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Road trip: Paso Robles

Posted on October 24, 2020 by polloplayer

Welp. It wasn’t exactly easy to put it together, but it turns out if you plan and you’re lucky you can whine wine all you want amidst COVID life. Planning is definitely key. We started putting this trip together weeks … Continue reading →

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Unpopular opinion.

Posted on August 8, 2020 by polloplayer

I’m just gonna say it: I still love NYC. I know, I know, everyone is leaving. In droves. And I can’t wait to go back. Every day I have a twinge or two of homesickness for the greatest city in … Continue reading →

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Family Album: the long road home.

Posted on November 9, 2019 by polloplayer

It’s been too much fun. Vegas with this crew already seems like a long time ago. Amazing time with them! Then NYC, special as ever. Best, of course, always, is seeing this kiddo. And wow, some other memorable moments, too… … Continue reading →

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