A few run/walk through Manzanita…
Misc. Runs
Sep 19th, 2022 by leigharev2
Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival
Sep 19th, 2022 by leigharev2
Alex had to stay behind and either serve at Bayside (or do homework, I don’t remember), so the three of us went to the Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival. The idea is great, albeit pricey. You buy a ticket to get it, then still have to pay for quartered sandwiches. On the positive side, they were really good and unique. Provided some good ideas to make at home. On the downside, the lines were really long, and it was really hot. Still, we enjoyed what we were able to get and then get out of there. I’m glad we went; not sure if I’d go again due to the heat.
Walk and Talk
Sep 19th, 2022 by leigharev2
Catching up with sole sisters is always a gift. Some walked with me three miles. Some ran five. Some joined for coffee after.
Astoria Day Trip
Sep 19th, 2022 by leigharev2
David and I spent some time in Manzanita alone and left the boys back in Cali. This whole parenting young adults is such an odd time in this thing called life. A shifting of expectations, roles in relationships, etc.
David and I went to the Astoria Farmers Market and picked up some glass coasters, a wine bottle holder, and a couple coffee mugs. We then walked the riverfront. I really enjoy this walk. Even better with my beloved.
The boys sent me this for fun 🙂
Easter 2022 with Grandma
Sep 19th, 2022 by leigharev2
Grandma Margaret joined us in California for a couple weeks over Easter. We stayed close to home and got out for a few short outings. One was to the local nursery in Loomis. We walked a little every day. Shortly thereafter, Sara, Charlie, and Baby L. came for a few days. Too bad timing did not work to have us all together, but Sara had a commitment that tied her to visiting on a specific timeline. Always a blessing to have family around!
Celebrating Ryan – 18!!
Sep 17th, 2022 by leigharev2
When Ryan turned 16, we had plans to do a day trip to San Francisco. But, Covid squashed those plans. Fast forward two years and the opportunity to celebrate Ryan inSan Francisco arrived for his 18th!!
Of course we had the”whatever you want to eat” breakfast (not on the same day) tradition…buffalo wings, spicy Takis, pineapple, and a watermelon drink.
We arrived in SF mid morning and went to the beach….
We drove up to Twin Peaks, but we were socked in with fog so no view. Then on to Japantown for lunch…
On to the Kittea Cafe. You have to reserve your time to hang out with the cats!
A little time at one of the malls in Union Square and a boba tea break…
Last, stop Chinatown and dinner at the iconic R&G Lounge!
I love you Ry-Guy! Happy 18th! Welcome to adulthood and I know you will take this world by storm! <3
IRELAND 2022
Sep 17th, 2022 by leigharev2
A dream come true. Michelle and I have been planning this trip since we were little girls. We originally planned to go on a cruise to celebrate our 50th birthday and 50 years of friendship. But as that time approached, we decided to go to Ireland instead. A few issues with cancer and the covid restrictions delayed the trip by two years. But we finally did it! 21 days in Ireland. A bunch of my photos are up in the “cloud” some
Days 1-4 (3nights) DUBLIN. Lodging: Kilronan House. Dining: The Bleeding Horse (my favorite fish and chips ever). Stag’s Head Highlights: Sweny’s Pharmacy. Vintage Tea Tour. Trinity College/Book of Kells. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. Guinness Storehouse. Jeanie Johnston.
Trinity College 
The Long Room at Trinity College 
The Book of Kells Exhibit at Trinity College
Dublin near Grafton St. 
Stags Head dublin 
Stags Head Dublin 
Stags Head Dublin 
The best fish and chips ever at the Bleeding Horse/Dublin 
Dublin Doors
Guinness Storehouse 
Guinness Storehouse 
Guinness Storehouse 
Guinness Storehouse 
Sweny’s Pharmacy 
Vintage Tea Tours
EPIC Irish Emigrant Experience 
EPIC Irish Emigrant Experience 
Jeanie Johnston
We picked up a car on day four and headed to Kilkenny. Stopped at Powerscourt Estate, and Glendalough on the way.
Powerscourt 
Pet Cemetery/Powerscourt 
Powerscourt 
Peppermill Tower/Powerscourt 
Powerscourt 
Powerscourt
Glendalough 
Glendalough 
Glendalough 
Glendalough 
Glendalough 
Glendalough
Days 4-7 (3 nights) KILKENNY. Lodging: Butler House Dining: The Left Bank, Kyteler’s Inn, The Cat and The Fiddle
Highlights: Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny Design Center, Rothe House, St. Canice’s Cathedral
St. Canice’s 
View from St. Canice’s Round Tower 
Kyteler’s Inn 
View from St. Canice’s Tower 
Mmmmm Guiness 
Kyteler’s Inn 
In front of Kyteler’s Inn 
The Cat and the Fiddle 
Kilkenny Castle 
Kilkenny Castle 
Kilkenny Castle 
Kilkenny Castle 
Kilkenny 
Breakfast at Butler House 
Room in the Butler House 
Butler House and Garden 
Rothe House 
Right House Garden 
Rothe House 
The Left Bank 
Kilkenny
Days 7-10 (3 nights) KILLARNEY Lodging: The Lake Hotel Dining: The Lake Hotel
Highlights: Muckross House, Torc Waterfall, Muckross Abbey, Farney Castle, Rock of Cashel (from a distance)
A surprise hit of snow derailed our plans to visit the Rock of Cashel. We were able to get close to it, but decided to head out before the roads got too bad. Muckross House does not allow photos inside. So much beauty.
Killarney 
Snow in Cashel 
Snow on sheep! 
Muckross Abbey 
Sunrise view from our room at the Lake Hotel 
Muckross Abbey 
Muckross House grounds 
Torc Waterfall 
A 1000 year old yew tree at Muckross Abbey 
Killarney National Park 
View from our room at Lake Hotel 
The Rock of Cashel 
Killarney National Park 
Boathouse at Killarney National Park
Days 10-12 (2 nights) DINGLE Lodging: Bambury’s Guesthouse Dining: The Boatyard, The Little Cheese Shop
Highlights: Self guided Rick Steeve’s walking tour of town, hike to Hussey’s Folly, Dick Mack’s Pub, Bumblebee 1000 VIP Drive, Dingle Peninsula Guided Tour
Bambury’s Guesthouse 
Bambury’s Guesthouse 
Dingle 
Dingle 
Dingle Peninsula 
Dick Mack’s Pub 
Dick Mack’s Pub 
Hike to Hussey’s Folly 
Hussey’s Folly 
Hike to Hussey’s Folly 
Dingle Peninsula 
Dingle Peninsula
Day 12-14 (2nights) DOOLIN Lodging: Doolin Inn DINING: Gus O’Connor’s, McGann’s, McDermott’s
HIGHLIGHTS: Cliffs of Moher, Burren walk near Doolin Pier, Kilmacduagh Abbey, Sean’s Bar (Athlone)
Cliffs of Moher 
Doolin Pier Burren 
Doolin Pier Burren 
Doolin Pier Burren 
Delicious Stonewell Hard Cider 
Gus O’Connor’s
Kilmacduagh 
Kilmacduagh 
The oldest pub in Ireland! 
Sean’s Bar
Day 14-16 (2 Nights) WESTPORT Lodging: Woodside Lodge DINING: Matt Molloy’s (Drink only), Sage, The Pantry and Corkscrew, Wyatt Hotel (Drink only) HIGHLIGHTS: Kylemore Abbey, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Westport
Pantry and Corkscrew 
Pantry and Corkscrew 
Happy St. Patrick’s Day 
Waiting for the Parade to Begin
Day 16-18 (2 nights) DERRY Lodging: Bishop’s Gate Dining: Bishop’s Gate, Dungloe Bar
Beverage: Lizzie O’Farrell’s, The Gweedore Bar, Peadar O’Donnell’s Highlights: Derry Guided Walking Tour (both the walls and the Bogside), Museum of Free Derry, Museum of Resistance (no website), National Museum of Irish Country Life
National Museum of Country Life 
National Museum of Country Life 
National Museum of Country Life 
Bishop’s gate 
Bishop’s Gate 
The Bogside 
The Bogside 
The Bogside 
Museum of Free Derry 
Museum of the Resistance 
Derry 
Lizzie Farrell’s 
Peadar O’Donnell’s
Days 18-20 (2 nights) BUSHMILLS Lodging: The Causeway Hotel Dining: The Nook, The Bushmills Inn
Highlights: Dunluce Castle, Giants Causeway, walk from Giant’s Causeway to Bushmills town
Walk 
Bushmills 
The Nook 
Walk 
The Nook 
Dunluce Castle 
The Nook 
Bushmills Inn 
Dunluce Castle 
Causeway Hotel View 
Causeway Hotel 
Bushmills Inn 
View from Dunluce Castle 
Walk 
Bushmills Sheep
Day 21 (1 night) TRIM Lodging: Highfield House DINING: Don’t recall HIGHLIGHTS: Trim Castle, Riverwalk to Newtown Momuments, Marcie Regan’s Pub
Spring 2022 Mantel
Feb 17th, 2022 by leigharev2
RFA Auburn Sketch Crawl
Feb 17th, 2022 by leigharev2
Rocklin Fine Arts hosts a monthly sketch crawl. Artists gather and pick a spot to sit and sketch what they see. I am not much of a sketch artist but thought it would be fun to try. We had lunch together after at a Mexican restaurant. It was a gorgeous day.
Gumby 5K
Feb 16th, 2022 by leigharev2
Ran this with my sole/soul sis Elyse and her son. IT was ‘only’ a 5K, but it felt much longer. That’s what happens when you don’t train. Still, it was a lovely day, lovely trail, and lovely companionship.
