July 22, 2018 - A Cousins NY Visit in the Rain? And Tanya visits Cape Neddick and the Nubble Lighthouse

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Cousins NY Visit in the Rain?

Helllloooo!  How has your weekend been?

Mine has been great.  Last night especially - the rain was pouring down and boy, was it a relaxing sound, hitting all surfaces outside. Not much thunder, however, which I was waiting hear.

Just adoring Tanya's pictures as she made her way throughout New Hampshire yesterday and into Maine to York Beach and The Nubble Lighthouse at Cape Neddick, also in Maine.

Rainy Cousins Visit??
There is no question that both me and Tanya LOVE the rain.  In fact, it has never stopped us from touring and seeing sights on any of our trips together.  

For instance, we were caught in a downpour in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the Brontosaurus Roadside Attraction back in 2014 and then once again, soaked to the bone in Vienna just enjoying a drink and then later, walking along the Mariahilfer Strasse, the longest shopping street in Europe, back in July 2015.

Soaked in Santa Fe at the Brontosaurus Roadside Attraction - Oct. 2014 (c) travelincousins.com

Having a relaxing drink in Vienna - BEFORE the rain (c) travelincousins.com

No more relaxation with the rain coming down - AFTER - (c) travelincousins.com

Mariahilfer Strasse in Vienna, Austria the longest shopping street in Europe - July 2015 (c) travelincousins.com

It's mee!! on Mariahilfer Strasse very wet! (c) travelincousins.com

Yup - there's my wet partner in crime on Mariahilfer Strasse (c) travelincousins.com

So what is my point?  Well, the forecast looks as if lots of rain is on the horizon this week when Tanya and the kids come to visit (Tues, Wed & Thu).

For me and Tanya, the rain just makes things more fun, but we'll have to see if the kids feel the same!!

I was tempted to change our plans this week where the kids were involved, but then I though Naaah! Let's all get wet!!

Here's our mini itinerary:

Tuesday 
* Get together at my humble abode - the kids will hang together (hopefully quietly), while me and Tanya work on our business expansion plans!
* Dinner on Seventh Street.
* Big Sleepover

Wednesday
* Tanya and I will head up to the Bronx for our Bronx Church Tour with Bronx Historical Tours and amazing guide and friend, Alexandra Maruri.
* A movie with the whole cousins gang

Thursday
* Domino Park in Brooklyn
* Donut Sundaes at Dun Well Doughnuts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Aerial View of Domino Park - Photo credit: Daniel Levin

Scranton...
Just realized I have 7 days left before our little jaunt to Scranton, PA!  Getting excited!  

I think I just may get my packing out of the way later this evening for all three of us.  Again, it's only 3 days and two nights, so a few outfits, toiletries, and we're done!

And the fact that we'll have our car, we will load it up with water, snacks, blankets, pillows and camera equipment.

My itinerary is printed. Dinner reservations will be made tomorrow!  So excited!!

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Silly Selfie at the movies yesteray - Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (c) travelincousins.com

Yesterday, we totally enjoyed Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
In fact, the kids wanted to watch it again!! Lotsa fun and honestly, I enjoyed it more than the first one.

Going to get my day going with a visit to Trader Joe's and the gym!  

Enjoy your Sunday!!
-E
xoxo

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Into Maine we go!!!

GREETINGS from New Hampshire.

We happen to be back in New Hampshire today, but yesterday was definitely all about Maine!!!

Sometimes unexpected surprises make for the very best days! *Are surprises ever expected? And if so, then are they still surprises???

Usually coming up to New Hampshire is all about making the rounds and visiting visiting visiting lots of family. And so far that is also what this trip has been. However while we were discussing our visit with Dave's dad, he had mentioned going to the beach. 

Well coming from SoCal and spending much time on the glorious beaches in the Caribbean and the Hawaiian island, I've got to be honest and say that the idea of going to a beach in New Hampshire did not exactly excite me...

So I started to look up a compromise. It seemed that if we went to York Beach, Maine that there is not only a beach, but a LIGHTHOUSE!!!
And that idea definitely sparked my excitement.

I love visiting and photographing lighthouses. Plus if you didn't know this about me - I've always wanted to tour and visit the lighthouses of Maine.

And now here I was with the opportunity to visit my first - The Nubble Lighthouse at Cape Neddick in Maine.

Sure I might already have over 950 miles on my rental since Wednesday and I might be the Forest Gump of Driving (I think I qualify for the Forest Gump of walking too - have you heard how many miles a day I put on my tootsies?) but I have the desire to explore and I as you know, I need to satisfy this desire!

Off to Cape Neddick we went and what a magnificent afternoon we had!

The kids at Cape Neddick (c)travelincousins.com

Rocks everywhere and the Nubble Lighthouse (c)travelincousins.com

We found a cute little Groundhog (c)travelincousins.com

Dave spots the Groundhog (c)travelincousins.com

Nubble Lighthouse (c)travelincousins.com

It's meeee (c)travelincousins.com

Me and the kiddos (c)travelincousins.com

Scenic views everywhere (c)travelincousins.com

Barnacles (c)travelincousins.com

Checking out the view (c)travelincousins.com

The Nubble Lighthouse (c)travelincousins.com

While there and in the visitors center / gift shop I picked up a map of all the Lighthouses in Maine.

I am most excited about this purchase, as I will use it as an aide in planning our 'Gigantic Road Trip of 2024' that will take us across all of the Untied States of America visiting National Parks and then some, as well as across Canada - our neighbor to the North. And seeing the 2024 Total Eclipse.
This one is gonna be EPIC!

After a most pleasant visit we had made our way back into New Hampshire and headed to the Mall of New Hampshire. Cosette was in search of a new swimsuit.   And as you could imagine...Shopping for a swimsuit with a 16 year old is gonna take a while!

In and out of stores we went and finally my little sweetie pie found a swimsuit to her liking. Of course with all things she did need mommy's approval and I think she made a lovely choice.

Since I always do my best to be fair while we were shopping for Cosette, Dominic was also picking out a few items of his liking.

Once our hands were full of bags, we were finally ready to leave the mall and head to a cousins house to hang out, swim and do some more visiting.

But our day/night was still not over - why would you think that? LOL

We still needed to head back to Raymond, NH to pick up Dave and his dad and head to a late dinner at our NH go to Chinese restaurant favorite in Nashua - Lilac Blossom

Dinner was delicious as usual and we were officially pooped.

We've had a great time in New Hampshire but today we are hitting the road again and heading back to NYC, but first we will stop upstate to visit my aunt and uncle.

Catch ya from Queens tomorrow!
-Travelin' Tanya