tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53494162024-03-13T03:29:40.333-07:00The Copeland AdventuresHolly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.comBlogger571125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-46747128595082198882020-04-08T06:00:00.000-07:002020-04-08T06:00:00.604-07:00Recent Reads V.6Here's what I've been reading (and listening to) lately. A friend from work told me about the <a href="https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/">Libby app</a> and it's been a lifesaver recently. With our stay at home orders in Oregon, all the public libraries are closed for the time being, but you can still "borrow" ebooks and audiobooks from the library and it couldn't be easier! If you have a library card, just enter your number in the Libby app and you can start borrowing from your local library.<br />
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I read a few of the books below and then also listened to a few of them on audiobook. I find that I'm able to get through a book faster when I listen to it. Being at home 99.9% of the time now I've been listening to audiobooks when I clean the house, when I'm putting a puzzle together, cooking, going on a walk, etc. What a game change this has been. I'm wondering why I'm just now catching on this this tough, haha!<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41571753-open-book">Open Book</a></i> | I read Jessica Simpson's book in a few days, it was such an easy read. Jessica is very candid about her life and her struggles as she navigates her relationships, career and fame. It was a fun read and I found that I relate to her in so many ways.<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45186670-twice-in-a-blue-moon">Twice in a Blue Moon</a></i> | I loved the last Christina Lauren book that I read so I thought I would give this one a try! I read it on a recent vacation and it was a cute and fun YA read.<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15749186-to-all-the-boys-i-ve-loved-before?from_search=true&qid=Ul0KIwLuLV&rank=1">To all the Boys I've Loved Before</a> </i>| I really should have read this before I saw the movie! Although the movie and the book don't share a lot of the same details I still found it absolutely adorable.<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20698530-p-s-i-still-love-you?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=7wNmbpYxCV&rank=1">P.S. I Still Love You</a></i> | Just like the first book in the series, I should have read this before I watched the first two movies. While there still are some similarities between the book and the movie, they are quite different - it's still adorable though!<br />
<i>(4 stars)</i><br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28249960-tiny-little-thing">Tiny Little Thing</a></i> | This is the first book that Beatriz Williams wrote in her "Schuyler Sisters series". I had already read books 2 and 3... and loved this one as well. You don't necessarily have to read them in order, I don't think you'd be lost if you didn't as the storylines focus on different characters/sisters. In true Beatriz Williams fashion she weaves in and out of different time periods and even throws a family scandal or tow in there!<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50647936-evvie-drake-starts-over">Evvie Drake Stars Over</a></i> | I thought this book was the cutest, a little predictable, but the cutest. Evvie is trying to move on with her life after the death of her husband and rents out a spare room to a retired New York Yaknees pitcher who's also trying to move on with his life after a career-ending injury.<br />
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Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-85196962195034630942020-04-06T09:11:00.001-07:002020-04-06T09:11:23.685-07:00Lone Pine Koala SanctuaryOur visit to the <a href="https://koala.net/">Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary</a> was the highlight of our Australian adventure. We spent a long time researching different zoo's and sanctuaries in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland and ultimately landed on Lone Pine. It was important to us that we not visit a place that keeps animal in cages as merely a tourist attraction. We wanted to support a sanctuary and a place that supports the conservation of animals. Lone Pine seemed like the perfect place for us to visit.<br />
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Lone Pine first opened in 1927 as a safe refuge for injured, sick and orphaned koalas. Their goal has always been to create a safe and happy environment for their animals to thrive in. It was evident straight away that the Lone Pine staff have a deep love for these animals. They were loving, nurturing, highly interactive and even shared some fun facts with us about the koalas!</div>
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In addition to the koala sanctuary, Lone Pine is also home to a variety of other animals: Kangaroos, Emu, Wombats, Dingos, Tasmanian Devils, Freshwater Crocodiles and Turtles, Platypus, Bats and different species of birds and reptiles. </div>
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<b>Another highlight on this visit was hanging out with the kangaroos!</b></div>
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There are two different fields where the kangaroos are free to roam. We purchased a small bag of kangaroo food and had the chance to interact with them and feed them. As long as you were calm and gentle towards them, they didn't spook and were actually quite friendly and soft!</div>
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A few of them came out to interact with visitors, but for the most part they lounged away from us. </div>
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Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-51909760553911697122020-04-03T14:01:00.003-07:002020-04-06T09:07:53.395-07:00A TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA Our final stop on our Australian adventure was a few days at the Sunshine Coast. We flew from Melbourne to Brisbane, rented a car and then drove about an hour and a half north on the M1. Luke found us <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34041313?source_impression_id=p3_1585606080_XYxUg9%2BsVkyowUaJ">this amazing private oasis</a> and we both agreed it's quite possibly our favorite place to-date.<br />
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We had envisioned this part of the trip to be a lot slower and more relaxing than the week before. While we loved our time in Sydney and Melbourne, we also wanted to experience the slower pace of the coastal life. We got unlucky with a few days of rain which really forced us to slow down, haha. After the rain and I'm talking more rain than I've ever seen in my life!! we were able to explore Noosa and get in some serious beach time. Noosa stole my heart and I couldn't be happier that we picked such a gorgeous place to relax on our last few days.<br />
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Brekkie at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/murrayscafe">Murray's</a> in Maroochydore</div>
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We loved seeing this little one on our walk through the Noosa National Park, near Tea Tree Bay.</div>
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We found the perfect snack - zucchini chips and a beer at <a href="https://www.grilld.com.au/">Grill'd</a>!</div>
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Very happy faces after a few Noosa beach days.</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Our recommended itinerary for three days at the Sunshine Coast:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 1</span></b><br />
Spend the day exploring the <a href="https://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/Sunshine-Coast-Hinterland">Sunshine Coast Hinterlands</a> - Unfortunately we didn't get to do this because it was raining buckets for the first few days<br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b>Day 2</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Visit the </span><a href="https://www.eumundimarkets.com.au/images/Slider/home">Eumundi Markets</a> <i>(keep in mind the markets are only open on Wednesdays and Sundays)</i><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Make your way to Noosa</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Walk up and down </span><a href="https://www.visitnoosa.com.au/hastings-street" style="font-family: Calibri;">Hastings Street</a><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> popping into shops - Grab lunch at a place that speaks to you<i> (we found a fish & chips special at <a href="https://www.zacharys.com.au/hastings-st">Zachary's</a>)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">From Noosa Heads Main Beach, walk the path up <a href="https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/noosa/">Noosa National Park</a> - We walked to the Fairy Pools and back to the main beach</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Relax on the beach at </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Noosa Heads Main Beach</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b>Day 3</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Spend the day at </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Noosa Heads Main Beach - Get there early and find a spot under the trees</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Consider surfing lessons! If you're not that adventurous you can also rent boogie boards on the beach </span><br />
Depending on where you stay, drive up/down State Road 6 for ocean views along the Sunshine Coast - We drove from Noosa down to Mooloolaba<br />
Dinner at <a href="https://www.jamessquire.com.au/brewhouses/the-savvy-squire/">The Savvy Squire</a> the beers were amazing and the location is right on the Mooloolah River<br />
<br />Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-33797111253115542492020-03-30T13:34:00.001-07:002020-03-30T13:36:15.120-07:00A TRAVEL GUIDE TO MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIAWe arrived in Melbourne from Sydney and ended up taking an Uber from the airport to our AirBnb. We almost never do this! We were having a hard time with the <a href="https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/">Myki ticket machines</a> at the airport <i>(Myki is the card system the train/tram/bus uses)</i>. The Myki machines refused to accept our credit cards and the busses don't take anything but Myki cards. There was a SkyBus option but it was $20/person one-way and we'd still have to do a transfer to a bus. So an Uber it was! Once we got into town I popped into a market and purchased a Myki card and loaded money on it - once I had it, it was easy peasy from there on out!<br />
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We eventually arrived in the Abbotsford neighborhood and instantly fell in love with <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6646564?source_impression_id=p3_1585250058_KUs7IApjurxvkSNr">this lovely AirBnb</a>. We had a spacious bungalow on the back of the hosts' property, the most comfortable king sized bed and a few complimentary umbrellas for the rain we'd encounter in the coming days. It was perfect for us. We short a 5-10 minute walk to the <a href="https://www.metrotrains.com.au/">train</a> and then it was only anohter 10 minutes to reach the city center. We mostly took the train around town if we weren't walking. I can't say enough good things about the neighborhood we chose to stay in! Great coffee shops, restaurants and local shops. Something we always look for in AirBnb's is that "local living feeling".<br />
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Melbourne was so funky and just downright cool. You know that I love a city filled with graffiti and Melbourne delivered! It was inherently different to Sydney - like a Seattle vs. Portland different. More artsy, very gritty... Melbourne was a vibe. My favorite part of visiting Melbourne was the element of surprise. For example, you could see a restaurant or storefront and the facade gives an appearance that it might be a small run-down place... until you step inside and see this expansive architectural wonder. There were sooooo manyyyy surprises, we dubbed Melbourne "the city of hidden gems".<br />
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<b>Our recommended itinerary for four days in Melbourne:</b><br />
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<b>Day 1</b><br />
Coffee and a light breakfast at <a href="https://threebagsfullcafe.com.au/">Three Bags Full</a><br />
Stroll around the city center<br />
Hop on the <a href="https://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/city-circle-tram-free-tourist-tram">35 "city circle" tram line</a> - it's free and will take you in a loop around the city<br />
Roam around Chinatown <i>(it's expansive!)</i> and grab dumplings for lunch - We loved <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shanghaistreet.mel/?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referral">Shanghai Street</a><br />
Pop into <a href="https://www.melbournecentral.com.au/home">Melbourne Central</a> - we found so many local clothing shops and the food court looked amazing<br />
Visit the Public Library, it's a beauty!<br />
Dinner at <a href="https://www.daughterinlaw.com.au/">Daughter-in-Law</a><br />
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<b>Day 2</b><br />
Coffee and a light breakfast at <a href="http://staggerlees.com.au/">Stagger Lee's</a><br />
Go on a self-guided walking tour of Abbotsford, Collingwood and Fitzroy<br />
Visit the <a href="https://qvm.com.au/">Queen Victoria Market</a> <i>(grab lunch here, too)</i><br />
Stop by <a href="https://moondogbrewing.com.au/">Moon Dog</a> for amazing IPA's<br />
Grab dinner and sip on local beers at <a href="https://www.stompingground.beer/">Stomping Ground Brewing</a> or <a href="https://bodriggy.beer/">Bodriggy Brewing</a><br />
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<b>Day 3</b><br />
Coffee and a light breakfast at <a href="https://www.drmorse.com.au/">Dr. Morse</a><br />
Explore the <a href="https://www.worldofbuzz.com/10-hidden-gems-melbourne-will-make-want-visit-melbourne/">hidden gems</a> and <a href="https://www.klook.com/blog/melbourne-laneways-australia/">laneways</a> of the city<i> (Hoiser Lane and Degreaves Street being the most popular)</i><br />
Dinner at any of the following restaurants: <a href="https://www.sunda.com.au/">Sundra</a>, <a href="https://embla.com.au/">Embla</a>, <a href="https://www.tipo00.com.au/">tipo 00</a>, <a href="https://www.smithanddaughters.com/">Smith + Daughters</a>, <a href="http://www.lazerpig.com.au/">Lazerpig</a>, <a href="http://www.leosspaghettibar.com.au/">Leo's</a>, <a href="http://thecarltonwineroom.com.au/">Carlton Wine Room</a>, <a href="https://www.barsaracen.com.au/">Bar Saracen</a>, <a href="https://www.leehofook.com.au/">Lee Ho Fook</a>, <a href="https://supernormal.net.au/melbourne">Supernormal</a> <i>(we met a girl in Sydney and her chef boyfriend recommend all these places to us - he said it's the list for ultimate foodies)</i><br />
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<b>Day 4</b><br />
Coffee and a light breakfast at you place of choice! Check out <a href="https://www.eater.com/2019/10/23/20919454/melbourne-breakfast-degraves-black-cat-archies">this list</a> of quintessential Melbourne coffee shops<br />
Visit the Brighton Bathing Boxes<br />
Walk form Brighton Beach to St. Kilda Beach<br />
Lunch at <a href="https://www.lentilasanything.com/">Lentil as Anything</a><br />
Explore St. Kilda and <a href="https://lunapark.com.au/">Luna Park</a><br />
<a href="https://www.supernormalcanteen.com/">Supernormal Canteen</a> for dinner<br />
St. Kilda Pier for the <a href="https://www.whentobewhere.com/travel-listing/st-kilda-little-penguins">Penguin Parade</a><br />
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<i>Also consider: a day trip out of the city or a two-day trip along the GOR to visit the 12 Apostles.</i><br />
<br />Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-58558422788916276902020-03-26T14:15:00.002-07:002020-03-26T14:19:57.064-07:00A TRAVEL GUIDE TO SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA We recently arrived back home after spending two weeks in Australia and WOW what an incredible country! We split our time evenly between Sydney, Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast - spending about 4 days in each area. It's the tail end of summer there, so kind of like a September for us, like a really hot September.<br />
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We arrived at SYD on a Saturday morning and took the train to Central Station where we hopped on a local bus to our AirBnb in the Paddington neighborhood. Once we got to Paddington<i> (Paddo to the locals) </i>I couldn't believe my eyes, it looked like we were transported to the Garden District of New Orleans! The neighborhood was lined with beautiful trees and beautiful houses. We stayed in <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/20972739?source_impression_id=p3_1585237319_G8B58V2DTBTVr4d%2F">this AirBnb </a>and loved it. The place was on the smaller side, but fine for us since we were out about for most of the day anyways. The location was very convenient for us <i>(halfway between the city and the beach)</i> and the local bus stop was only just donate street. Speaking of the bus, we took it everywhere in town! We added our travel credit card (we use Chase Sapphire Preferred) added it to our phone and then just "tapped" on and off the bus - it couldn't have been easier!<br />
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Sydney felt so unique but also felt like a blend of some of our favorite major cities. Luke and I ultimately decided that we thought Sydney was a mix of London, New Orleans and San Francisco - but throw some hot sun in there, too! We loved, loved, loved our time in Sydney and we were quite sad when it was over. See below for our recommended itinerary for a few days in this amazing city!<br />
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I told you it looked like New Orleans!</div>
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Australia really knows how to do a good breakfast <i>(brekkie)</i>. </div>
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I scored this avocado toast for $4.50! I know. </div>
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Luke had banana bread with ricotta creme cheese and honey - </div>
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we've already re-created this since we've been home. </div>
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This was the start of our coast walk from Coogee Beach to Bondi Beach.</div>
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Seeing the Bondi Icebergs was just a dream. </div>
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They are as beautiful as all the pictures I've seen over the years.</div>
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Bondi Beach through the trees. </div>
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We spent the afternoon at Bondi Beach.</div>
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We had been watching a lot of the show Bondi Rescue (haha) and this was a MUST for us.</div>
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It was incredibly crowded but we lucked out with a decent spot and a rented umbrella.</div>
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One morning we took the local ferry from Circular Quay to Manly Beach. </div>
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It was such a great way to see the city from the water <i>(one of our favorite things to do in any city we visit)</i>.</div>
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A few more examples of how Aussie's just nail brekkie.</div>
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Eggs on toast (this became an obsession on the trip - </div>
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Aussie soft scramble eggs are actually heaven on earth) and seeded bircher muesli. </div>
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The rooftop is inspired by Slim Aarons and overlooks Hyde Park. </div>
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<b style="font-family: calibri;">Our recommended itinerary for four days in Sydney:</b></div>
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<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">Day 1</b><br />
Explore the Harbors and Quays: Sydney Harbor, Darling Harbor, Circular Quay<br />
Explore The Rocks neighborhood<br />
Visit and grab lunch at <a href="https://www.therocks.com/whats-on/market-overview">The Rocks Market</a> (<i>open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday)</i><br />
Visit <a href="https://taprooms.com.au/">Endeavour Tap Rooms</a> for some Pale Ale and IPA refreshments<br />
Walk to the <a href="https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/">Royal Botanic Gardens</a> and walk over to Mrs. Macquarie's Chair<br />
Drinks at the <a href="https://www.operabar.com.au/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Google%20My%20Business%20Page">Sydney Opera Bar</a><br />
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<b>Day 2</b><br />
Take the ferry to Manly Beach<br />
Visit <a href="https://4pinesbeer.com.au/">4 Pines Brewery</a> for delicious beers<br />
Spend the day exploring Manly and visit the beaches<br />
Lunch at <a href="https://www.fishbowlbondi.com.au/">Fishbowl</a> for amazing poke bowls<br />
Ferry back to Sydney<br />
<a href="https://www.hydeparkhouse.com/slims-rooftop">Slim's Rooftop</a> for evening refreshments and snacks<br />
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<b>Day 3</b><br />
Start your day with brekkie and then a takeaway coffee from <a href="https://merivale.com/venues/coogeepavilion/">Coogee Pavilion</a><br />
Coast Walk from Coogee to Bondi <i>(about 2.5 hours)</i><br />
End at Bondi Beach and enjoy a beach afternoon <i>(I rented an umbrella on the beach to be sun safe)</i><br />
Lunch and refreshments at a fun spot across the street from Bondi Beach - We liked <a href="https://bbpb.com.au/">Bondi Beach Public Bar</a> for flatbreads and beers<br />
Dinner at <a href="https://nomadwine.com.au/">Nomad</a> (<i>make reservations in advance, so many locals told us this was the best place in town for dinner and we'd have to agree!)</i><br />
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<b>Day 4</b><br />
Brunch and explore at the <a href="https://thegrounds.com.au/">Grounds of Alexandria</a> <i>(In my opinion this is an absolute must-visit and and "only in Sydney" kind of place)</i><br />
Explore the Newtown area for fun shops, restaurants and breweries<br />
<a href="https://rocksbrewing.com/">Rock's Brewing</a><br />
<a href="https://younghenrys.com/">Young Henry's</a><br />
End with dinner at a local neighborhood spot. We chose the <a href="https://www.fourinhand.com.au/?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb">Four in Hand Pub</a> in Paddington<br />
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The second part of our Uganda trip was quite different from the first<i> (<a href="http://www.thecopelandadventures.com/2020/01/uganda-pearl-of-africa.html">read that experience here</a>)</i>! After our time in Lira and Otuke District we packed up the vans and drove an hour and half west to the Chobe Safari Lodge in <a href="https://www.murchisonfallsnationalpark.com/">Murchison Falls National Park</a>. Driving into the safari park was quite the scene as our vans and SUV's were driving on dirt roads that just endured days of heavy rains. We had three full vans <i>(our team, the Fee family and the Love Mercy team)</i> along with Julius and his family in the SUV's. I was in the van that slide all around the muddy roads and into the ditch, haha. Our driver eventually maneuvered us back on track after quite the off-roading adventure!</div>
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The safari lodge was a stark contrast in comparison to our previous accommodations and experience. The safari lodge was so beautiful and serene situated on the banks of the Nile river. It was nice to un-wind and connect with everyone that we worked so hard with during the past week in that environment.</div>
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We were incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to go on a safari drive as well as a boat ride down the Nile river to Murchison Falls. We saw elephants, giraffes, hippos, monkeys, gazelles, warthogs, crocodiles and a lion! We did both of those adventures in one day to make the most of our time. I joke that it was the land safari and the water safari... either way it was a major bucket list item for me and just so incredible to see so much wildlife in one single day. We spent that day with the Fee family and having so much quality time with them made the experience so memorable. I wish they could adopt our team and we could adventure with them every year ;) </div>
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Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-15964022575034777912020-01-31T11:29:00.005-08:002020-02-12T12:14:55.344-08:00Uganda: The Pearl of Africa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past November I had the fortunate opportunity to travel to Uganda with four other individuals from work. I've debated over and over again whether or not to type out my experience - only because I don't feel I could do it justice with words. It was truly an experience that you have to see and feel on your own to fully grasp. I've been back home for a few months and I still find myself at a loss for words that would adequately articulate how impactful my visit was. Here's my attempt...<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Scenes from our daily morning walks in Lira </span></i></div>
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Every year my employer sends a team of five individuals to Northern Uganda for 10 days to assist with a youth race in Otuke District, in partnership with the <a href="https://www.achonugandachildren.org/">Achon Children's Fund</a> (founded by Julius Achon). The Achon Children's Fund is based here in Portland, Oregon and the funds raised through the organization go directly to Northern Uganda to assist the regions only healthcare clinic, promote youth sports and restore hope to a region that has been heavily impacted by decades of civil war. The Achon Children's Fund works with <a href="https://www.lovemercyfoundation.org/">Love Mercy</a>, which is based in Australia and those two organizations partner side by side. Love Mercy and the Fee family (that founded the Achon Children's Fund with Julius) were in Uganda for this trip and it was incredible to get to know the amazing people that run these organizations.</div>
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This particular year was a little different than previous years because Love Mercy put on an additional race before the youth race in Otuke District - for a total of two completely different races this year!</div>
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<b>Race One: </b>A relay from Entebbe to Lira that was organized by Love Mercy that Julius took part in running in.<br />
<b>Race Two: </b>The youth race in Otuke District for the primary school kids.<br />
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My team specifically was responsible for setting the race course for the youth race in Otuke District. On this particular year the race was held in Adwari, a sub-district of Otuke at the Ablionyero primary school. Each year the race takes place at a different primary school to give opportunities for each school district to host. The race had different heats, allowing a wide range of age groups to participate. The winners for each race received a mattress for their victory. In addition to setting the race course we were responsible for brining all the participant t-shirts, sorting/delivering them and helping with a wide range of logistical duties for the day. Our team of five basically stepped in to assist anywhere and everywhere that we could to make sure the day went off without a hitch.<br />
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Going into the trip I didn't know a lot of information about the first race <i>(the relay form Entebbe to Lira)</i> as the main focus was to prepare with my team for the race at the primary school. I knew that Love Mercy had organized a relay from Entebbe to Lira and had a total of five runners. Four of those runners had fundraised for the the organization and the fifth runner was Julius Achon. Over the course of five days, the relay team made their way up north to end the relay at the sports stadium in Lira. Since it was the first year for the race, we had planned to meet the runners at the finish line to welcome them into Lira. We <i>thought</i> we'd be among a few people in attendance from Love Mercy and the Fee family standing on a street corner to cheer them across the finish line. Wow, were we completely wrong! Word got out about this relay and it was in the newspapers and broadcast on the radio. When our vans left the hotel to head to the stadium we encountered thousands of locals making their way to the sports stadium to cheer on Julius and the runners! It was total chaos and at one point we got separated from our van driver as he took off without us. He had dropped off some of our team to run in the race and a few of us failed to let him know that we were NOT running the race, haha. Lindsay and I tried to run after the van, which led to us accidentally participating in the race. It was clear we weren't going to catch up so flagged down a <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/browse/boda-boda">boda boda</a> from a local to transport us through the massive crowds to the stadium. That experience ended up being just incredible! There were vehicles equipped with sound systems, people that joined in to run the final miles with our runners, people on boda bodas, and crowds and crowds of people everywhere you looked.<b> It was complete chaos and no one could have predicted how incredible of a finish the race ended up being! </b>We all kept looking around in awe of the celebration that was unfolding - it was the best surprise and experience and we were all in it together. If only I could bottle up the joy we all felt in that moment.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Some of my teammates along with the Love Mercy folks and the Fee family running along in the first race behind Julius</i></span></div>
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With the first race down, we had our sights set on the youth race in Otuke District the next day. Unfortunately I was up all night the night before with severe acid reflux. It seriously came out of nowhere! I haven't experienced acid reflux in about 10 years, but it decided to come back in Africa (go figure!). My body really struggled to pull it together on our big day which left me absolutely devastated. I didn't want to let my team down but my body felt like it was falling apart inside. I took it slow and ended up taking a break at the beginning of the race day activities for a few hours to try and nap in the van. How I was able to do that with all the loud noises, marching bands and thousands of people surrounding me I don't know, haha. It was a serious struggle but I ultimately decided I would rather work through the pain than sit in the van. I eventually started feeling better and made it through the rest of the day.</div>
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Even though I felt like the weakest link on this day I can hands-down tell you without any doubt that my team absolutely killed it! I was in awe of how everyone worked flawlessly together and how everyone pitched in to get the job done.<b> If you saw an area to help out, you stepped in. </b>There was no standing around wondering what to do. Lindsay (our incredible team leader) made an analogy that each team member played a different instrument - each one of us adding a different sound - and we came together to create a beautiful song. It's highly possible that I completely butchered the analogy, but hopefully you get the gist of it. I couldn't have asked for a better team. We were all so different, with different strengths, but we worked so well together. <b>Being placed with such great people by my side made this experience even more amazing.</b><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">I can't talk about this experience without mentioning how special the days were leading up to the second race because we got to spend time in the school yard setting the race course while all the kids were there. The kids were eager to help and followed us around every second of the day. You couldn't even get a bathroom break in without a small pack of kids waiting right there for you. <b>They were in awe of us, and I was in awe of them.</b> Most if not all of these kids walk miles to school and miles home without shoes. They don't have a lot but they are the happiest little things. We brought a lot of little stickers with us and had the kids line up one by one to "try" to evenly distribute them. After a few minutes some kids would come up to me with their faces covered in stickers. We shared so many laughs over this. I took hundreds of pictures and they always wanted to see what the picture looked like. You'd take their picture and then show them how it turned out. It almost always resulted in belly laughs when they saw their faces covered stickers. I taught them how to make funny faces for the camera and caught so many of them with their tongues out. The guys in our group joined in and our group of five had so much fun doing drills, dancing, singing, clapping and playing duck duck goose with the kiddos. At one point they even sang a song for us as we clapped to their rhythm. Those moments in the schoolyard with the kiddos will stick with me forever. It was such a simple way to connect through human interaction. Even now that I've been back home for a few months, I think about those kids every single day. Their genuine smiles and pure joy over the smallest things was a feeling I hope to never forget. Some of the locals told us that those kids were going to go home and dream about us at night. <b>I can only hope that interacting with us was a happy moment for them - because it was the biggest highlight of the trip for me.</b></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">There were conversations amongst our group and members from the other organizations around this feeling of guilt. Guilt when we went to take a drink of water or grab a snack, </span>because we knew that these kids don't have that luxury. Guilt when we arrive in our van with a driver and then return back to the hotel to eat dinner and sleep in an actual bed. Guilt that we are Westerners showing up for a brief moment and not doing more to help their community. I was a visitor in their community and I wanted to be sensitive to that. Someone said that <b>you can't control how you were brought into this world and how you were brought up - although you can control how you give back.</b> That sentiment still sticks with me and is something that I never want to forget. That was my big takeaway from this experience and I'm using that mentality as I move forward.</div>
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It can feel overwhelming with so many people in this world that need help and so many organizations that need resources and money. I used to sit back and ask myself <i>how do you even know where to start?</i> I would wonder <i>how can I even influence change, I'm just ONE person? </i>I'm ashamed to say that I've let these feelings take over and paralyze me to the point where I didn't take action. Sure I've donated to causes that I'm passionate about and still do - but I have the means to do more!</div>
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This experience in Uganda really opened my eyes and shifted my perspective. If we all do something, <i>just something</i>, it can add up. What if everyone that felt this same way just volunteered once a month, or donated a small amount to an organization they feel passionate about? Small things have the potential to add up to something big. </div>
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I could write a million more words about this experience, but I'll end it here. I feel like I left out a million details, like how Matt ate fried grasshoppers, how we played a lot of bananagrams and card games every evening, that we ate A LOT of vegetable curry and how we each had our own favorite local African beer <i>(Lindsay was Team Tusker, Matt and Kevin were Team Nile and Scott and I were Team Bell)</i>. Come find me and we can talk more about this incredible experience over a couple of beers! :) </div>
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If you're interested, John Bryant wrote a book about Julius's life: <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27876452-the-boy-who-runs">The Boy Who Runs: The Odyssey of Julius Achon</a></i>. It's an incredible read!</div>
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Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-12179194248766666542020-01-29T10:55:00.000-08:002020-02-03T13:11:23.011-08:00Recent Reads V.5I have to admit that for the past few months I've fallen into a reading slump. I couldn't finish anything for months. I attempted three different books and I either couldn't get into them or couldn't get inspired by them. I finally switched gears and went for a an author that I love (Taylor Jenkins Reid) and got out of my reading slump two days later :) I have so many good books on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6550401-holly-copeland?shelf=to-read">my reading list </a>this year that I can't wait to get my hands on!<br />
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Here's what I've been reading lately.<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36439333-matchmaking-for-beginners"><b>Matchmaking for Beginners</b></a></i> | I had heard so many good reviews of this book that I was so excited when I finally got my hands on it. It was a fun read but I didn't love the storyline.<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23492661-maybe-in-another-life"><b>Maybe in Another Life</b></a></i> | When I was deep into my reading slump of uninspiring books I decided to go back to an author that I love - and I finished this book in just a few days! It was such a fun and easy read. One of my favorite aspects of Taylor Jenkins Reid novels is that not only is she an amazing storyteller but she interjects life lessons and words of wisdom. I always take away so much more than a fun story from her books. Hannah is twenty-nine and has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She moves back to her hometown in an effort to start over once again. On one particilur night out with her best friend she has to make a choice to go home with her friend or stay out and reconnect with her high-school boyfriend. Both decisions play out in concurrent storylines and those storylines take two drastically different turns. It raises questions about fate and how much of our life is determined by the choices we make.<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38926487-all-your-perfects"><b>All Your Perfects</b></a></i> | I picked this one up because I loved the last Colleen Hoover book I read and this one had great reviews on Goodreads. This was quite a heavy read. I loved how the main characters met and how they solved their differences, as I'm sure many married couples can relate to the challenges that Quinn and Graham faced. Similar to the last book I read of Colleen's, I feel like I can't go into any more detail otherwise I might spoil it!<br />
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<i><b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17802724-the-husband-s-secret">The Husband's Secret</a> </b></i>| So many of my co-workers have recommended this book to me lately. I loved <i>What Alice Forgot</i>, so I thought I'd give this one a go! I found the main character in this book to be extremely similar to the main character in her last book I read, which I found kind of odd. Maybe the author has a niche character she loves writing about? Either way, it was well-written and fun to follow along with. I love a book that has multiple storylines that eventually come together and this one had three!<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29780253-born-a-crime"><b>Born a Crime</b></a> </i>| I recently saw Trevor Noah on tour and it inspired me to read his book which is composed of stories from his childhood, growing up in South Africa. Wow, did I love this book! Trevor is an excellent storyteller and he's full of humor. His experiences growing up will leave you absolutely shocked. His book was also an eye-opener about the separation of class and race. I can't recommend this one enough!<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27876452-the-boy-who-runs"><b>The Boy Who Runs: The Odyssey of Julius Achon</b></a> </i>| This book holds a special place in my heart. I recently visited Uganda and got to work with the charitable foundation that Julius Achon founded and my experience was one that changed me. <i>The Boy Who Runs </i>tells the incredible life story of Julius and how he overcame the odds and made a life for himself outside of the small village he grew up in in Northern Uganda.<br />
<i>(5 stars)</i>Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-71918053713211454792020-01-28T13:41:00.000-08:002020-04-06T10:20:20.015-07:00Sisters in Paris Heather and I were lucky enough to get to spend a week together on an epic girls trip to Paris, France this past October! We've both been separately, but this was our first time visiting the city together. We stayed in an AirBnb in Montmartre and loved our little neighborhood so much. I'm happy to share the actual AirBnb booking if anyone is interested... we loved the space and the location but the bed was extremely uncomfortable and we had some of the worst nights sleep we've ever had. We were consistently up all hours of the night tossing and turning. So maybe you don't want to stay there, haha :) Bad sleep aside, the location was great and it was easy to take the metro anywhere in the city and even easier to just walk anywhere as well. I listed out everywhere we ate and all things we did over the week. Anything with an asterisk next to it means we LOVED it!<br />
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<b>Where we ate:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.bigmammagroup.com/fr/trattorias/pink-mamma">Pink Mamma</a> * <i>(delicious! we shared a pizza and drank some delicious red wine. make sure that you walk to the top floor and check out this beautiful space)</i><br />
<a href="https://www.odette-paris.com/en/">Odette</a> * <i>(we stopped here for a sweet treat, the location couldn't be any cuter if it tried)</i><br />
<a href="https://www.laduree.fr/en/laduree-paris-champs-elysees.html">Laudree</a> <i>(mandatory stop for sweet treats in a collectible box)</i><br />
<a href="https://www.bouillon-chartier.com/">Bouillon Chartier</a> <i>(we had a quintessential Parisian meal here one night)</i><br />
<a href="http://www.frenchie-bav.com/en/home/">Frenchie Bar a Vins</a> <i>(I'm a HUGE fan of FTG, so I loved visiting their wine bar)</i><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ObLaDiParis/">Ob-La-Di</a> * <i>(we had breakfast here one morning and loved every sip and bite)</i><br />
<a href="http://www.kozy.fr/">Kozy</a> <i>(if you're looking for their brunch it only happens on the weekend, oops!)</i><br />
<a href="https://www.maisonkitsune.com/mk/cafe-kitsune/">Cafe Kitsune</a> <i>(fueled up on a delicious iced chai one afternoon)</i><br />
<a href="http://www.labossue.com/">La Bossue</a> <i>(we had our final petit déjeuner of the trip here and it was heavenly)</i><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187147-d15787384-Reviews-Corto-Paris_Ile_de_France.html">Corto</a> <i>(a small inconspicuous place near our AirBnb that happens to have out-of-this-world-delicious-steak-tartare)</i><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187147-d2337316-Reviews-Creperie_Framboise_Champs_Elysees-Paris_Ile_de_France.html">Creperie Framboise</a> <i>(because crepes)</i><br />
Wine and snacks in the park<br />
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<b>What we did:</b><br />
A LOT of walking!<br />
A LOT of metro riding! (<i>we purchased the <a href="https://www.ratp.fr/en/titres-et-tarifs/paris-visite-travel-pass">Paris Visite 5-day pass</a> and it basically pays for itself in a few days. taking public transportation is my favorite way of getting around a city)</i><br />
Shopping at <a href="https://www.merci-merci.com/en/">Merci</a> * <i>(I fell in looooooove with this concept store)</i><br />
<a href="https://www.galerieslafayette.com/">Galeries Lafayette</a> <i>(go for the high-end shopping but don't miss the incredible rooftop views)</i><br />
<a href="https://en.parisinfo.com/shopping-paris/73776/Marche-aux-timbres">Stamp Market</a> *<i> (check the hours before you go... I found handfuls of beautiful old stamps here)</i><br />
<a href="http://www.paris-flea-market.com/">Paris Flea Market </a> <i>(the flea market was not a highlight for us... most stalls were closed so there wasn't a lot for us to see)</i><br />
Explored the artists square in Montmartre <i>(we purchased a small watercolor for our mom here)</i><br />
<a href="https://www.atelier-lumieres.com/">L'Atelier Des Lumières</a> *<i> (I cannot recommend this place enough, it was the most beautiful artful experience I've ever had)</i><br />
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And in no particular order, here are our photo favorites from a week in our favorite city. I hope you enjoy :)<br />
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Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-45190273096023704062019-12-12T09:57:00.004-08:002020-02-01T09:57:12.062-08:00One Day in Amsterdam <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My sister and I recently got back from a week in Europe - just us girls! It was the trip of a lifetime for us. We've never taken a trip so far away, just the two of us. We've also never spent every second together for an entire week, haha! The trip ended up exceeding my expectations and reconfirming that my love for all things European runs deep.<br />
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We decided on a week in Paris with a quick day trip to Amsterdam via train. I've been to Amsterdam before, but it was Heather's very first time stepping foot in the Netherlands. We took the early morning train from Gare du Nord to Amsterdam Centraal station. Since we arrived at Centraal station we were a quick walk over to the center of the city to start our exploring! Surprise to absolutely no one, we started our day off with pancakes at a cute little spot called... <a href="https://pancakes.amsterdam/">Pancakes</a>! In all honesty we were starving and it was the first place we saw upon leaving the train station, haha. It ended up being exactly what we needed though. The pancakes were DELICIOUS and the mint/lemon/ginger tea was a refreshing wake up!<br />
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We spent our entire day walking. We walked quaint and quiet streets with our favorites being Groenburgwal, Raamgracht, Kloveniersburgwal, Oudezijds Voorburgwal and Herengracht. I particularly loved strolling those streets because my most beautiful photos from that day are of the canal houses located there.<br />
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One area that I wanted to spend some time in was <a href="https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/about-amsterdam/amsterdam-neighbourhoods/de-pijp">De Pijp</a>, located directly south of the city center. I've heard that it's a fun neighborhood to explore, so I'm happy we to got to spend some time there. We visited the <a href="https://albertcuyp-markt.amsterdam/?lang=en">Albert Cuypmarkt</a> and indulged in fries with fritessaus (so good!) and then stopped in <a href="http://www.bakersandroasters.com/">Bakers and Roasters</a> for some coffee to keep us going!<br />
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Amsterdam, to me, is the absolute most picturesque place my eyes have ever seen. I'm perfectly happy to just throw on a pair of comfortable shoes and explore by foot - which is exactly what we did :)<br />
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<br />Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-18874684387122435222019-08-22T12:46:00.001-07:002019-08-22T12:46:29.135-07:00Date night at Tasty n Daughters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A few months back Luke took me out for a fancy-date-night-birthday-dinner at <a href="https://www.tastyndaughters.com/">Tasty n Daughters</a>. I knew we'd love it before we even got there though, haha. The Tasty n Tasty group is well known around town for having the most delicious food<i> (Tasty n Alder is one of my all-time favorite dinner spots in town!) </i>so I already figured that we'd have a great experience here :). We started off with happy hour next door at their R&R room before dinner and it was the cutest space to relax in with a drink and a small snack before our meal. As I expected, our meal was fantastic, see below for proof!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I </span>didn't<span style="font-family: inherit;"> see this listed on the menu posted online, but it was a delicious </span>flatbread<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>with<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>buratta.</div>
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<br />Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-63950912502151668062019-07-03T22:18:00.003-07:002019-07-03T22:18:17.222-07:00Omni Mount Washington Resort <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The morning of the Bucceri wedding we drove out to the <a href="https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/bretton-woods-mount-washington">Omni Mount Washington Resort</a> for a quick sightseeing adventure. Over the years I've seen pictures of this place and thought it looked stunning with the white building and bright red roof set amongst a green landscape of trees and mountains. While we didn't stay here on our visit, it would have been an absolute dream if we did! Upon walking through the main entrance of the hotel you are immediately overcome with the most welcome and calming scent. I actually googled "scent of mount Washington hotel" (haha) and found they have their very own signature scent called Mountain Mist. I'm still trying to figure out how I can get my hands on this scent to mist in my own house... </div>
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Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-16176823051521523252019-07-02T09:27:00.000-07:002019-07-03T22:16:14.720-07:00Fun Times in Newport, Rhode Island <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Earlier this month we took a trip to the East Coast for a family wedding in New Hampshire. We were looking to explore some new-to-us places and landed on a visit to Newport, Rhode Island for a few days. Our time there was short so we packed in a few key activities that would allow us to see the best of the best.</div>
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<a href="http://www.cliffwalk.com/"><b>Cliff Walk</b></a>: Along the eastern shore of Newport lies a 3.5 mile stretch of beautiful coastal views and a handful of mansions that show the architectural historical side of Newport's Gilded Age. If you have more time than we did you can tour the inside of these amazing mansions! <a href="https://www.newportmansions.org/explore/the-breakers">The Breakers</a> was my favorite and looked absolutely breathtaking. I'd recommend grabbing a morning coffee to-go and leisurely walking the Cliff Walk while taking in the views. On the morning of our walk there was barely a cloud in the sky with a slight coastal breeze - it was perfect. </div>
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<b><a href="https://sail-newport.com/">A Sailing Adventure</a></b>: Experiencing Newport from a sailboat just seemed like the quintessential New England adventure, so of course I was all about this! There are multiple options for sailing adventures in town that offer similar experience at roughly the same price points. We landed on a morning sail with <a href="https://sail-newport.com/">Sailing Excursions</a> on the <a href="https://sail-newport.com/our-boats/schooner-adirondack-ii/">Adirondack II</a> and LOVED them. It was quite the adventure as it was a windy day! Book your trip online in advance as a lot of the times sold out. </div>
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Our only regret in Newport is that we didn't have more time to explore! Everything about this little place was just beyond adorable. The houses, the wharf, the seafood... it truly was an exceptional little town and I'd love to spend more time here in years to come.</div>
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<br />Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-62406290996005399332019-06-14T09:52:00.000-07:002019-06-14T09:52:01.208-07:00Six Years!I can't believe that it's our six year wedding anniversary! In some ways it feels like we've been married much longer than six years and in some ways it feels like it was just yesterday that we got married. We've already accomplished so much together - from purchasing a home, getting a dog, taking endless trips together, a few cars, lots and lots of pulling weeds in the yard... There's still no one else I'd rather go through life with than you, Luke! Here's to six years and so many more to come.<br />
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<br />Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-83694143513056083422019-04-16T06:00:00.000-07:002020-02-03T13:11:55.313-08:00Recent Reads v.4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40189670-josh-and-hazel-s-guide-to-not-dating"><b>Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating</b></a></i> | So many laughs with this one! Josh and Hazel are acquaintances from college and reconnect by chance years later. Josh is laid back and Hazel is kind of a hurricane. They spark up a fast friendship and both become determined to find the perfect match for each other. The books takes you on a series of their horribly bad and hilarious blind dates. I laughed out loud at the many situations that Josh and Hazel found themselves in.<br />
<i>(4.25 stars)</i><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38746485-becoming"><i><b>Becoming</b></i></a> | No review I could write would come close to describing how amazing this book is. I have been a long-time admirer of Michelle Obama and her book simply blew me away. She details her upbringing, her education, meeting Barack and starting their family. She details their transition into political life and shares her feelings along the way. Michelle is a beautiful person and a great writer. This book left me with chills and a few tears. I cannot recommend it enough!<br />
<i>(5 stars, easily)</i><br />
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<b><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32620332-the-seven-husbands-of-evelyn-hugo">The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo</a></i> </b>| This book is filled with so many unexpected moments and plot twists that you don't see coming. It's wildly entertaining in ways that you'd expect and deeply sad in ways that you don't. It was a fun read and I'd recommend to anyone that loves a good escape from reality and into the complicated life of a bombshell movie star.<br />
<i>(4.25 stars)</i><br />
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<i><b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6469165-what-alice-forgot">What Alice Forgot</a> </b></i>| Alice awakes on the gym floor thinking that she's 29 years old, happily married and pregnant with her first child. What Alice doesn't remember is that she's actually 39 years old, has three children and is on the verge of divorce! Alice has hit her head and lost any recollection of the past decade of her life. She doesn't recognize the person she has become. Throughout the course of the book Alice discovers bits and pieces of her past and tries to move forward despite all the changes. Maybe losing her memory is the best thing to happen to her... This book is extremely thoughtful and unique. I also hear it will be made into a major motion picture!<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18775359-after-i-do"><b>After I Do</b></a> </i>| Lauren and Ryan have lost the spark in their marriage and everything falls apart. They agree to take a year off to figure out individually how to move forward. The book focuses on Lauren's efforts to make sense of her life and what she wants. I absolutely love the author and the book is very well-written, I didn't love this story.<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38255337-one-day-in-december"><b>One Day in December</b></a> </i>| I was on the library waitlist for months before I could get my hands on this book. There was so much hype surrounding this book, I couldn't help but get excited as well. Laurie spots a man while on the bus and has an instant attraction to him. Unfortunately she doesn't act quick enough and the bus drives away. She spends the next year looking all over London for this mystery man. When she finally comes face to face with him a year later, its under unfortunate circumstances... he's introduced to her as her best friends new boyfriend. The book takes you through the complicated lives of Laurie, her best friend (Sarah) and bus buy (Jack) over the next ten years. The story is quite cute and there are more surprises thrown in there then I thought there would be!<br />
<i>(4.5 stars)</i>Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-59519782408306121472019-04-15T08:24:00.001-07:002019-06-17T10:16:08.756-07:00A Travel Guide to Ao Nang, ThailandAfter some time in Chiang Mai we hopped on a 2-hour flight to Ao Nang in Southern Thailand. When we arrived at the airport we snagged a shuttle heading in the direction of our hotel. The whole process ended up being an absolute nightmare. The transportation system at the Krabi airport was extremely disorganized. They had us wait in a line, board a shuttle with our luggage, then un-boarded us to wait in another line, board a different shuttle and cross your fingers you're in the right spot. The shuttle driver we ended up with didn't slow down for speed bumps or corners or anything actually. Luke and I looked at each other and thought this could possibly be our last night on earth, haha, <i>so dramatic</i>. We made it to our hotel a few hours later than expected, but we were off the shuttle so we were happy!<br />
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We spent the next four days in Ao Nang with a goal of ultimate relaxation. While I wouldn't call our time in Ao Nang relaxing... the town was busy, vibrant and bustling! Not quite what we thought it was going to be, but we still loved our time there nonetheless.<br />
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We stayed at the <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1507054-d13136507-Reviews-Kokotel_Krabi_Oasis-Ao_Nang_Krabi_Town_Krabi_Province.html">Kokotel Krabi Oasis</a> and were able to walk everywhere that we wanted to go. The hotel offered free shuttles to the beach and back, which was a nice perk. They also offered free breakfast every morning that we definitely took advantage of.<br />
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Upon arrival in Ao Nang our plans were loose. We knew we wanted to take a boat to the islands and to Railay Beach. Other than that, we just wanted to take it easy and see where the days led us.<br />
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<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">Scroll to the bottom of this post to see our recommended Ao Nang itinerary!</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"><b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Our recommended itinerary for four days in Ao Nang.</span></b></b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"><b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 1</span></b></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Breakfast in town</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Walk up and down the main street checking out the restaurants and shops</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Grab a fresh fruit shake from a sidewalk stand <i>(we loved the banana shakes and had them daily!)</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Dinner at <a href="https://www.kodamkitchenaonang.com/contact.html">Kodam Kitchen</a> <i>(make reservations as the place fills up quick)</i></span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"><b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 2</span></b></b><br />
<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Breakfast in town </span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Take a speedboat trip to the Hong Islands<i> (there are tour companies everywhere. we used <a href="https://mythailandtours.com/shop/krabi-tours/hong-islands-tour-by-speedboat-krabi/">this tour with My Thailand Tours</a> and loved them - they'll pick up/drop off at your hotel!)</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Relax with Thai massages in town before dinner</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Dinner at the <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1507054-d13340411-Reviews-Ao_Nang_Night_Market-Ao_Nang_Krabi_Town_Krabi_Province.html">Ao Nang Night Market</a></span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"><b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 3</span></b></b><br />
<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Breakfast in town</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px;">Take a long tail boat to <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1597036-d627649-Reviews-Railay_Beach-Railay_Beach_Krabi_Town_Krabi_Province.html">Railay Beach</a> and spend a few hours sunbathing, swimming or kayaking <i>(there are kiosks around town to purchase long tail boat tickets to take you to Railay Beach and back)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Dinner at <a href="http://www.thehilltopaonang.com/">The Hilltop</a> <i>(make reservations and they'll </i><i>pick up/drop off at your hotel!</i><i>)</i></span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"><b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 4</span></b></b><br />
<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Breakfast in town</span></b><br />
<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Repeat anything above that you loved!</span></b><br />
<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">or</span></b><br />
<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Visit the <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g297927-d456551-Reviews-Tiger_Cave_Temple_Wat_Tham_Suea-Krabi_Town_Krabi_Province.html">Tiger Cave Temple</a> </span></b><br />
<b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Visit the <a href="http://www.phiphi.phuket.com/">Phi Phi Islands</a></span></b><br />
<br />Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-11035832377154967882019-04-11T10:49:00.000-07:002019-04-15T08:31:47.347-07:00A Travel Guide to Chiang Mai, Thailand After a few days in Bangkok we boarded a quick 1-hour flight to the Northern Thailand town of Chiang Mai. Now this place was more our style (#betterthanbangkok)! We arrived at the tiny Chiang Mai airport and ordered a <a href="https://www.grab.com/sg/car/">Grab</a> to our <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3305542?location=Thailand%2C%20Chiang%20Mai&adults=1&guests=1&s=x_zP1tdy">AirBnb</a>. Grab is similar to Lyft/Uber, although way more affordable in Thailand than back home. A Grab ride from the airport to our hotel was roughly 170 Thai Baht ($5.30 USD).<br />
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Our <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3305542?location=Thailand%2C%20Chiang%20Mai&adults=1&guests=1&s=x_zP1tdy">AirBnb</a> was located in the "West End" area of the city known as Nimman. We could not have loved the location more! We were walking distance from amazing restaurants, coffee shops and the Old City. Speaking of the Old City... it's a section of Chiang Mai that is square-shaped and surrounded by a moat. Yes, a moat. How cool is that?! We found Chiang Mai to be very walkable and easy to navigate. We spent a day exploring the temples in the Old City and just taking in the sights - its such an eclectic and beautiful city.<br />
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<b>Scroll to the bottom of this post to see our recommended Chiang Mai itinerary!</b><br />
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Breakfast at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/birdsnestcafe/">Bird's Nest Cafe</a>. Luke had a Thai vegetable hash and I had a banana pancake with fresh fruit. </div>
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It tasted even better than it looks!</div>
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Here's that moat I told you about earlier.</div>
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I still can't get over how cool it is that Chiang Mai has <i>A MOAT</i> that surrounds the Old City!</div>
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Brunch at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ss1254372cafe/">SS1254372</a> Cafe was the most beautiful meal in the most beautiful space. </div>
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<b>Day 1</b><br />
Breakfast at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/birdsnestcafe/">Bird's Nest Cafe</a><br />
Explore the Old City<br />
Lunch at <a href="https://trip101.com/article/top-three-places-to-get-khao-soi-in-chiang-mai">Khao Soi Arak</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NightmarketThinkpark/">Think Park Night Market</a> <i>(we came across this on our first night and had SO MUCH fun here - it's a great place to try a few different food stands, shop and hit up a bar)</i><br />
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<b>Day 2</b><br />
Breakfast at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ss1254372cafe/">SS1254372 Cafe</a><br />
Hike the <a href="https://www.globotreks.com/destinations/thailand-destinations/hiking-monks-trail-wat-pha-lat-chiang-mai/">Monk's Trail</a> to explore Wat Pho Lat<br />
Explore around the <a href="http://www.chiangmai.bangkok.com/riverside/">Chiang Mai Riverside</a> <i>(Ping River)</i><br />
Dinner at <a href="https://davidskitchen.co.th/">David's Kitchen</a><i> (we had an incredible meal here to celebrate Luke's birthday)</i><br />
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<b>Day 3</b><br />
Coffee at <a href="https://www.ristr8to.com/">RISTR8TO</a> <i>(Chiang Mai has amazing coffee everywhere - RISTR8TO blew us away!)</i><br />
Explore the Nimman neighborhood<br />
Lunch at <a href="http://www.dashteakhouse.com/">Dash</a><br />
Drinks at a rooftop bar <i>(we visited </i><a href="https://hotelyayee.besthotelforyou.com/" style="font-style: italic;">Yayee</a><i> and </i><a href="https://www.theakyra.com/chiang-mai/dining/akyra-manor-rise-bar/?utm_source=GoogleMyBusiness&utm_medium=akyraRISE" style="font-style: italic;">Rise</a><i> - we tried to visit Sala Lanna but it was empty (??) and <a href="http://www.mystmaya.com/">Myst Maya</a> but we didn't love that place at all)</i><br />
Dinner and shopping at the <a href="http://www.chiangmai.bangkok.com/shopping/5-must-visit-markets-in-chiang-mai.htm">Night Market(s)</a><br />
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<br />Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-18434519399129297612019-04-10T08:54:00.003-07:002019-04-15T08:31:54.962-07:00A Travel Guide to Bangkok, Thailand Actually getting to Bangkok was one gigantic disaster. We started our journey with a delayed flight that forced a missed connection. We got rebooked on a different airline, but that flight was also delayed, causing us to yet again miss another connection. We got bumped on all our flights and found ourselves sitting on the floor at the Sea-Tac airport with nothing booked. At one point when the airline we were supposed to be flying on refused to help us out, Luke and I looked at each other at a loss for words. We are stuck at the airport with no flight to get on. We eventually sorted out logistics and with a total re-route, found ourselves headed in the right direction. We would arrive in Bangkok 24 hours behind schedule. We found two silver linings though! Our first silver lining was that we had a 7-hour layover in San Francisco and we were able to escape the airport to try a new brewery. We also ran into my sister who happened to be on a connecting flight there at the same time. What luck?! After San Francisco our second silver lining was a 12-hour layover in Seoul, South Korea. We had a few hours to explore a new-to-us city and try all the Korean street food.<br />
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When we arrived at Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and made our way to catch a taxi at Ground Transportation. You wait in a queue for a taxi and check in at a kiosk. When your number comes up, you walk to a parking spot with your corresponding number to catch your taxi. The cost was roughly 600 Thai Baht ($19 USD). There might have been a cheaper option into town, but it was late and we were exhausted after so many layovers. We wanted the easiest and most straight forward means of transportation.<br />
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By the time we ended up in Bangkok we had almost two full days to explore and that ended up being enough for us. I'm glad that we got to experience the city, it just wasn't really our style in the end. Bangkok is a sprawling city filled with a lot of people and a lot of garbage and pollution. In a single word I would call Bangkok <i>chaos</i>. When we walked the streets of Chinatown I couldn't believe my eyes... there was just so. much. stuff. Think any kind of trinket, knock-off item, toys, accessories, etc. You name it, it was there in excess. On the positive side, the temples were beyond beautiful, the food was incredible and the public water taxi was a fun experience.<br />
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We stayed at the <a href="http://chillaxheritage.com/">Chillax Heritage Hotel</a> and had a great experience. When we arrived on our first night we went walking in search of dinner and drinks. We found <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293916-d10084886-Reviews-Soi_Rambuttri-Bangkok.html">a lively street</a> behind the hotel and enjoyed a few beers and dinner at a restaurant that offered outdoor seating<i> (as we found most restaurants offer)</i>. We were also within walking distance of Khao San Road, which was such a fun street! If we had more time in the city I could see us having dinner and listening to live music there.<br />
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<b>Scroll to the bottom of this post to see our recommended Bangkok itinerary!</b><br />
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The photos above are from our visit to <a href="http://www.watpho.com/en#Page1">Wat Pho</a>. We didn't realize that Wat Pho is not only one of the most popular sites to visit in Thailand, but also in the world! After our visit it was no surprise, the temple is mind-blowing.</div>
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Another "borrowed" outfit because the temples clothes are still at the hotel... </div>
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The above photos are from our visit to <a href="http://www.watarun.net/">Wat Arun</a>. Of the temples we had on our list to visit, Wat Arun was the one I was most excited about. We actually caught our first glimpse of the temple from across the water at <a href="http://www.arunresidence.com/">The Deck by Arun Residence</a> <i>(the papaya salad pictured above is from there, so good!)</i>. We ate lunch on their deck and had the most beautiful temple view. </div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Our recommended itinerary for two days in Bangkok.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Spend the day "getting lost" by hopping off and on the public water taxi on the Chao Phyara River<i> (make sure to hop on the <a href="http://www.bangkok.com/information-travel-around/boats-ferries.htm">orange flag</a> boats)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">A few places we had on our list but just didn't have enough time to get to: <a href="https://the-sixth-6th.business.site/">The Sixth</a>, </span><a href="http://www.chatuchak.org/" style="font-family: calibri;">Chatuchak Weekend Market</a> (w<span style="font-family: "calibri";">e didn't get a chance to visit the market as we were in Bangkok during the week</span>)</div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Also check out this <a href="https://nerdnomads.com/what-to-do-in-bangkok">3-day guide to Bangkok</a>, it's full of so much good information! </span></div>
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A few weekends back Luke and I had plans to trade in the vehicle we've been leasing for the past three years. We were trading in our Ford Escape compact SUV for a new Honda Accord sedan. While we loved having an SUV, we found that we didn't need all the extra room and the gas mileage was honestly not good. We averaged 15 mpg, yikes! The day before our trade-in we decided to take the Escape on one last adventure... We took a spontaneous road trip to the Oregon Coast to Cannon Beach <i>(my favorite beach town in Oregon)</i>. That day ended up being one of the nicest days I've ever experienced at the coast and I've been visiting for nearly my entire life. It was a beautiful sunny day and we didn't even bring jackets with us. Keep in mind, it's January! Oregon weather really surprises you every now and then.<br />
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The views from <a href="https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=136">Ecola State Park</a> were incredible. </div>
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The view of<a href="https://www.cannonbeach.org/things-to-do/beaches-and-parks/haystack-rock/"> Haystack Rock </a>never gets old. </div>
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31434883-eleanor-oliphant-is-completely-fine"><b>Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine</b></a></i> | This book gave me so many feels. Eleanor has developed a routine to simply survive every day life. No one has ever told her that life could be anything other than just fine. She has lived in and out of foster care and has never had nurturing relationships. As an adult she has little to no social skills. After a new co-worker befriends Eleanor, they have a chance encounter with a stranger and end up saving his life - creating a bond between the three of them. A bond that rescues themselves from the isolation they have each been living. At times I could relate to their struggles and at times I felt immense love and empathy. My biggest takeaway from this book is that opening up your mind and heart to others can change you for the better.<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21064599-shopaholic-to-the-stars"><b>Shopaholic To The Stars</b></a> </i>| I've mentioned before that I love Sophie Kinsella and have been reading her books since I was in college. It was fun to dive back into Becky's crazy world and revisit some of my favorite characters. This book is similar to the others in the series.<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16085481-crazy-rich-asians"><b>Crazy Rich Asians</b></a> </i>| I wanted to read this one before I saw the movie. Despite the book containing over 500 pages, it was a fairly quick read. Most of the characters in the book lead extravagant lives and it was a fun escape to have a peek into their world. The book was very entertaining and I was very excited to see how it came to life in the movie. Unfortunately there are very few similarities between the two and the movie's plot is actually drastically different from the book. I'll take the book over the movie any day!<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27861032-fake-plastic-love"><i><b>Fake Plastic Love</b></i></a> | This was a fun read. It's interesting to read about how social media and technology affect our everyday lives as it's a relatively new phenomenon, even if this book was faction. Fake Plastic Love explores the dangers that take place when the life you live online doesn't match the life that you live. How does that affect your relationships and when does the line blur between real and fake. It was an interesting and fun read.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36344555-all-we-ever-wanted"><i>All We Ever Wanted</i></a> </b>| I got through this book in a few short days. I just love Emily Giffin as an author. All We Ever Wanted explores the dangers of social media and how one small mistake could have life-long effects. It was interesting to get a perspective of the main storyline from all different characters in the book. I felt it added a more comprehensive dimension to the story. Overall it was a good and easy read with a few life lessons thrown in.<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36381085-the-summer-wives"><b><i>The Summer Wives</i></b></a> | I borrowed this book from the library at the end of the summer and only got about halfway through before I had to return it. I got back on the wait list and finally got my second chance to finish it! I've said before how I love Beatriz William's ability to weave through time and this book was no different. This story explores a few families on the east coast and the complicated dynamics to the lives they live and the secrets they keep when they visit their summer houses.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27189194-one-true-loves"><i><b>One True Loves</b></i></a> | Emma marries her high school sweetheart and he disappears in a helicopter crash on their first wedding anniversary. Emma struggles to put her life back together and eventually moves on and becomes engaged to an old family friend. Then over three years later, out of the blue, Emma receives a phone call from her husband - he has been alive the entire time! Emma is now faced with the difficult decision on whether to return to her husband or stay with her fiancé. This book is extremely thoughtful and explores the sometimes difficult and life altering decisions we can be forced to make. This was my first Taylor Jenkins Reid book and it won't be my last!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13158800-the-light-between-oceans?ac=1&from_search=true"><i>The Light Between Oceans</i></a> </b>| Tom is lighthouse keeper living off the Western Australia shore with his new wife, Isabel. The only human contact they have is from the supply boat that arrives every four months. Isabel has suffered multiple miscarriages over the years at the lighthouse and doesn't know how to cope. One day a boat appears on the lighthouse shore with a baby and a deceased man. Isabel and Tom take the baby on as their own. Over time their secret becomes too much for one of them to bear. This book details what happens when good people make bad decisions and how you live with the choices that you make.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34273236-little-fires-everywhere?from_search=true"><b>Little Fires Everywhere</b></a> </i>| Days after finishing this book and I still don't know how I feel about the ending... Mia and her daughter arrive in Shaker Heights, a progressive and orderly suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. Their nomad lifestyle doesn't sit well with the residents, especially with their landlord, Mrs. Richardson. When the Richardsons' family friends attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle ensues that captures the attention of Shaker Heights residents - ultimately placing Mia and Mrs. Richardson on opposing sides. What makes matters even more interesting is that Mia's daughter has formed close friendships with Mrs. Richardson's children. This book details the fires that burn within each character until it all comes to a screeching halt. I loved the story and Celeste Ng's writing style so much that I finished this book in approximately 48 hours. My only hang up with this book is that I didn't enjoy the ending. I won't give away any spoilers, you'll have to read it for yourself!</span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">(4 stars)</span></i>Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-51959452436238021942018-09-04T12:02:00.001-07:002018-09-04T12:02:47.684-07:00In PDX: Tusk <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://www.tuskpdx.com/">Tusk</a> is one of my favorite Portland restaurants. I even have it listed on my "<a href="http://www.thecopelandadventures.com/p/portland-list.html">Portland List</a>". Tusk is known for it's locally sourced and seasonally aggressive menu that updates often. I don't know about you, but I am a <b><i>huge fan</i></b> when restaurants update their menus seasonally, as it allows me to continually try different menu options without getting bored. Everything about Tusk is just special though. From the vegetable-driven middle eastern menu, to the over-sized portrait of Keith Richards above the bar <i>(which I am borderline obsessed with) </i>and the bright white decor with brass fixtures - Tusk is truly a gem and not to be missed.</div>
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My sister was just in town visiting last weekend and I surprised her with a visit to experience their <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TC-cZS3MHLgYGf3VgatARqeyxrDZljZr/view">brunch</a> <i>(I've only ever had their <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lvxaTIoTVFFsDCMPJuJfoNnEa8aW4Me0/view">dinner</a>...)</i>. She's already plotting how she can get back down here to experience another meal.</div>
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For years, I've been wanting to drive out to the <a href="https://www.theoutbound.com/oregon/chillin/drive-to-the-rowena-crest-viewpoint">Rowena Crest Viewpoint</a> and take in the famous view of the horseshoe curve. The Rowena Crest Viewpoint is located about 15-20 minutes east of Hood River, Oregon. During the summer months we try to make it out to Hood River at least a few times, as it truly is the most magical little town filled with breweries, wineries and great spots to eat <i>(hello, Solstice Wood Fired Pizza!)</i>. I should do a post about Hood River soon... part of me feels like I could never do it justice though, as Hood River really is that magical of a place. Another time. </div>
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Chek out a few recent Rowena Crest photos <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BjJSA6FHNRg/?taken-by=safatajphoto">here</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjv_D_vDkWm/?tagged=rowenacrest">here</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BlTlYs0BOQx/?tagged=rowenacrest">here</a> that might add inspiration for you to make it out here! It really is a lovely viewpoint and if you find yourself near Hood River, I highly recommend the quick drive out here to take in the views. I'm continuously in awe of Oregon's beauty - we truly live in a beautiful state. On this particular visit it was hot, hot, hot outside so we didn't attempt any nearby hikes - that, too, is for another time. </div>
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<em style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: "open sans", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">- Photos © Holly Copeland -</em></div>
<br />Holly Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015075560135848861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349416.post-80853339211207460012018-08-06T14:31:00.001-07:002018-08-14T08:53:40.326-07:00A weekend off-the-grid at Lost Lake Luke and I recently spent a glorious weekend at <a href="http://lostlakeresort.org/#">Lost Lake</a> with our friends<i> (my sister even joined!)</i>. We didn't have cell service or WIFI the entire weekend and I couldn't have been happier about it. Taking a few days to go off-the-grid is always good for the soul. My phone stayed place in my overnight bag and I took photos with my camera. It was just the refreshing weekend that I didn't even know I needed.<br />
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Our days were filled with a hike around the lake, plenty of snacks and naps<i> (okay, my sister and I were the only ones to actually nap...)</i>. We cooked <i>(or rather assembled)</i> all of our meals and even made a fire to roast marshmallows.<br />
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One morning we woke up early and took our camping chairs down to the lake to scout out the best spot to eat lunch and swim in the water. Our friends ran into some people they knew from their kids' school as we drank beers while wading in the water. Their friend brought up a very interesting conversation about chance encounters with people you know. He referenced an article he read and summarized that when you run into someone familiar in a place that isn't familiar <i>(i.e. running into someone you know in a completely different state, or miles and miles away without the prior knowledge of each other being there)</i> it triggers happiness in your brain. It instills a sense of belonging and gives you the feeling that you have a place in the world. It really got me thinking, how many more of these encounters could we make over time if we open ourselves up more and step out of comfort zones? Deep thoughts at the lake. :)<br />
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It was my first trip out to Lost Lake, which I actually find surprising, considering that I grew up in a family that explored most of the northwest. I grew up camping all along the Oregon and California coast. We even took "Sunday Drives" to explore new areas of Oregon we hadn't been to before. There's still so much more of this beautiful state that I haven't seen yet - it's all on my list!<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">We stayed in one of 7 </span><a href="http://lostlakeresort.org/cabin-rentals/" style="text-align: start;">cabins</a><span style="text-align: start;"> at the lake </span><i style="text-align: start;">(we were in cabin #7)</i><span style="text-align: start;">.</span></div>
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