Tag Archives: Travel

Saturday Postcard

Posted on July 11, 2015 by likeitiz

The letter carrier brought a treat to our home today. A postcard from Hawaii. They remembered the ritual. I’m fuzzy and warm all over. I’ve been hugged. I have said time and again that hand writing little notes and mailing … Continue reading →

Posted in Handwritten Letter, Hawaii, Hiking, Postcards, Travel | Tagged Family, Haleakala, Hawaii, Hiking, Maui, Postaweek 2015, Postcards, Travel | 5 Comments

Daughter Chronicles: Of Beheaded Barbies and Blind Beanie Babies

Posted on May 5, 2015 by likeitiz

I remember traveling to Europe with my mother and my sister, Manette, in the Spring of 1980. We had just graduated, she from high school and me from college. This was to be our graduation gift. We had joined a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Memoir, Memorabilia, mother-daughter relationship, Travel | Tagged Barbie, Beanie Babies, collecting, Hummel Figurines, Roz Chast, Souvenir Demitasse Spoons, The Daughter Chronicles, Travel | 4 Comments

An Open Letter To My High School Friends

Posted on March 7, 2015 by likeitiz

I’m back in my comfortable home in California and finally able to sit in front of my computer after putting away the luggage and its contents. Please forgive me if I have chosen to meander into philosophical musings. After more … Continue reading →

Posted in Assumption High School, Childhood Friends, Friendship, High School Friends, relationships | Tagged Assumption High School "76, Fely J's Restaurant, High School Friends, Manila, Philippines, Postaweek 2015, Relationships, Sibling Relationships, Sugi Japanese Restaurant, Travel | 4 Comments

I Know I Will Make That Call

Posted on November 9, 2014 by likeitiz

Last night, I picked up a long-time friend from the airport. She had decided, on a whim, to get on a plane from Toronto and high off to Kauai for a few days. She had called a few days before … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aging, Friendship, Growing Older, Hawaii, Marriage, Old Friends, postaweek 2014, Toronto, Travel | 6 Comments

Boo In The Sky

Posted on October 31, 2014 by likeitiz

While walking along the main streets of Balboa Island in Southern California last week, we decided to head towards the water. As I looked up at the overcast skies, I noticed the drama of three tall palms and the Halloween … Continue reading →

Posted in Balboa Island, Califorina, Halloween, Newport Beach, Travel | Tagged Balboa Island, Boo, California, DPCHallenge, Halloween, Newport Beach, postaweek 2014, Travel | 3 Comments

Spotlight on Taverna Trilussa

Posted on September 20, 2014 by likeitiz

We had read about Taverna Trilussa on Tripadvisor. Rick Steves also mentioned the establishment in his Italy guidebook. They only open for dinner so we decided to take a chance and walk in early. The Taverna is a hundred year … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuisine, Food, italian food, Italy, Rome, Trastevere, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Amarone, Amatriciana, Brunello, bucatini, Cuisine, Food, Italian wine, Italy, Pasta, postaweek 2014, Ravioli, Ravioli Mimosa, Roman Cuisine, Rome, salumi, spaghetti, taverna Trilussa, Trastevere, Travel | 12 Comments

Trastevere, Rome

Posted on September 6, 2014 by likeitiz

One highlight of our stay in Rome was learning about areas where locals like to go for a birra or an Amatriciana. Jonathan, our all around go-to person during our Rome stay, suggested various “off-the-beaten-path but not-for-the-faint-of-heart” gems. Trastevere did … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Piazza Navona, Rome, Santa Maria in Trastevere, Trastevere, Travel | Tagged Basilica Santa Maria in Trastevere, Fonte della Salute, Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, Piazza Trilussa, Ponte Sisto, Postaday 2014, Rome, Trastevere, Trattoria Il Duca, Travel | 4 Comments

Revisiting Rome

Posted on September 1, 2014 by likeitiz

We set off to our summer vacation looking forward to another adventure. On the encouragement of some friends, we decided to take the long journey to Europe again. The trip was to get acquainted with Croatia and its surrounds. First, … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Italy, L'Atelier Joel Robuchon, Le Comptoir du Relais, Paris, Piazza Navona, pierre gagnaire, Postaday 2014, Rome, St. Germain de Pres, Summer Vacation, Travel | 2 Comments

The Lost Art of Postcards

Posted on June 9, 2014 by likeitiz

I had previously written about the lost art of handwritten notes here. I had said there has always been something so exciting about receiving a long-hand written note from far away. I go through this ritual of looking over the envelope. … Continue reading →

Posted in Correspondence, DPChallenge, Handwritten Letter, Letter Writing, Postcards, Weekly Writing Challenge | Tagged DP Challenge, Handwritten letters, handwritten notes, Letters, postaweek 2014, postcard, Postcards, Travel, Weekly Writing Challenge | 16 Comments

A Hundred Words For Cabo

Posted on June 2, 2014 by likeitiz

My 100 words for Cabo San Lucas: “Summer Breeze” is blaring in my ears. Glorious salty sweat is trickling down my face, searing my eyes, grazing my lips, painting my shirt. I smell the fresh sea air enveloping me into … Continue reading →