Day of Delirium #363 - first day of vacation

So while my hubby is at a convention in Toronto, I get to have a real vacation. I have no plans set at all except sleeping in, swimming, reading, eating and relaxing.

So today was my first day to do all that. Here are some photos from my day.

Slept in until after 12 noon

Relaxed on the chaise lounge in the slippers and robe from the hotel. 

 

Continued with the book I have been trying to finish. Not done yet.

Delicious gluten free chocolates from the hotel restaurant 

Hubby was sweet enough to get me breakfast foods from the lounge as he knew I wouln’t make the times for breakfast.

I watched the unending traffic and rain

Ate delicious gluten free pizza and am watching the Raiders play the 49ers

I am definitely haven’t a much better day than the Raiders. Sigh

Wonder what tomorrow will bring for my vacation. 

Day of Delirium #372 - 49

They say your cells change every 7 years.
Well this full moon moving into my 49th year seems appropriate then.

10/25/1969

Day of Delirium #371 - Poland Favorite Meal

I would safely say our favorite thing, albeit a small thing, was going out to dinner in Krakow at a place that I could have gluten free pierogi.

Not only was my meal perfect but my mother had regular pierogi and also had a perfect meal.

Our desserts were delicious and I know we would return to the same place when in Krakow again.

Family run and the locals choice, we couldn't do better than Pod Baranem.

A slightly longer review is on my Gluten Free R U blog if you are interested.

Day of Delirium #370 - Poland Musings

I could not have asked for a better trip to Poland. The group we went with was wonderful. The weather, for the most part, was excellent. The hotels were perfect. The bus driver was amazing. The tour guide was knowledgeable, attentive and lots of fun. I ate like a queen, without any questioning the gluten free options (there was even another person on the trip that was gluten free). The only things I would change would be a little more free time in each city and to do that I would add two more days to the trip.

My thoughts when I think back on the trip are that after being in Poland there is no doubt in my mind that I am Polish. In fact, I am even more proud to be Polish after visiting Poland and learning more history in person. The Polish people are strong, persistent, family loving people. I am all those things also. It sounds simple to say it that way but I really do understand now why I am the way I am. I think I make a pretty good Polack, except that I have no children to pass along my traditions to. I was even mistaken for being a native Polack when so many people would come up to me speaking Polish. I never wished I knew the language more than those time.

I am forever grateful that I was able to go on this trip with my Mother, who is first generation from Poland. It has been a dream of mine to go to Poland with her and the trip lived up to the dream.

I highly recommend a trip to Poland, whether you are Polish or not. It is a beautiful country and the exchange rate when we were there was incredible for us (almost 4 zloty for every $1). If I had really thought about it I would have probably shopped some more :) The history is deep, the people kind, the cities safe and most of all it is a proud country. I can't wait to return.

I will do more detailed posts about certain aspect of our trip, such as favorite things from the trip, Auschwitz and my souvenirs. There is just so much I want to share with you. I hope you will join me.

Day of Delirium #369 - a year already

So a year ago today I became a Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid owner.
It wasn’t the easiest decision but after a year, it really should have been.
I love my car.
She gets great gas mileage, she is quiet, she is dependable and she makes me feel safe.