Friday, June 27, 2008

Our Room on Randolph EN5


It has been recently redone but it is still very nice.... we are in the Arbor Cottage with our own little patio, a very nice bathroom Jacuzzi tub and shower for 2 a little kitchenette.












We are Here EN4






We are here yes we really are.

Inn On Randolph in Napa



We have started our romantic weekend

with a wonderful drive up




so far I am loving the Empty Nest.



Down side to the Convertible EN3

I know I didn't think there was one either..... but driving up the 5 just past Coalinga (Harris Ranch) we found the down side.

Yes... they might taste good ....but the aroma is not that appealing

On Tour with Ashleigh and Morgan June 26

As I am typing they have actually just settled down for their first shabbat together... we did hear from the girls yesterday they sounded great.... they both said that they were very glad that they went on the trip. After today I do not expect any updates until Sunday.


Thursday, June 26th:Today, Group 8 toured the Jewish area of Prague. First they visited the Old-New (alteneu) Synagogue where the Golem (a Jewish mythical character) was invented. They then continued to a variety of other synagogues including the Spanish Synagogue, the Maizel Synagogue, and the Pinkas Synagogue. The USYers also had some free time in the Old Town Square. Group 8 then crossed the Charles Bridge again and played ice-breakers in a park. After dinner at the Jewish Community Center, they met in subgouprs to prepare for their visit to Terezin tomorrow. They also divided up into vaadot (committees) for the first time this summer. These vaadot will help plan various aspects of the summer together.

this really is quite decadent EN2

Remember the old road trips with your parents..... when you had all the travel games to keep the kids busy and the eternal question of ARE WE THERE YET?!?!?!?


well picture this I am blogging fro rm the car... top down... the IPOD playing only the songs we like and if we get stuck in traffic... we always have
As Barry just said this is what having a convertible is all about...
More from the road later

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Our Empty Nest List

Well we are practicing what it will be like in 2010 when everyone is grown up and on their own... now they might not be out of the house

and I know they won't be financially on their own...

but I will not have to sign any absence notes...

and I won't have to worry about food for LAHH on Sundays

or when are the school vacations...

we can go away anytime we want.

So what have we done in preparation of this time.

We have started our Empty Nest List... yes it really is a binder that we have started to fill with all those things we have said we want to do but we will wait until the kids are out of the house.


Well they are out of the house and we are on our way
starting with this weekend in Napa for our 10th Anniversary and My 49th Birthday
We have so many fun things to do:
Napa
Leisurely Walks with the dog
Leisurely Walks without the dog
Segway Tours
River Rafting
Quiet Dinners
Concerts at Pershing Square
No Dinners
Wine Tastings
Museums
Concerts in the Park
The list is endless

On Tour with Ashleigh and Morgan June 25

Wednesday, June 25th:Group 8 arrived safely in Prague early this morning. They retrieved their luggage, met their Israeli madrichim and tour guide, and drove to the hotel. After Shacharit and breakfast, the group walked to the Castle District and viewed the gorgeous castles. After an initial taste of the city, the group went back to the hotel to rest for a few hours. Following lunch, Group 8 went through the Mala Strana to the Charles Bridge, a site with an exquisite view, and artists selling their work. They then visited the John Lennon wall, formerly an ordinary historic wall in Prague, but, since the 1980s, people have filled it with John Lennon-inspired graffiti and pieces of lyrics from Beatles songs. This evening they ate dinner at the Prague Jewish Community Center, played icebreakers led by their Israeli madrichim, and went to sleep, excited to wake up in Prague tomorrow.