Monthly Archives: April 2014

The Daily Grind

Posted on April 30, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Coffee Houses. Most people have a favorite, and I feel like they say something about you. I have friends who love Café Vero, and they will have to find a new home to drink their coffee in soon as the … Continue reading →

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Cohoes Falls

Posted on April 30, 2014 by julieovaltrades

All of this rain is a good thing, I promise. April showers bring May flowers. April showers allow us to not feel guilty about not being outside in the sun, and to get some work done in the house. April … Continue reading →

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Tea Time

Posted on April 30, 2014 by julieovaltrades

How do you like your tea? The weather has been cold, grey, and rainy the past couple of days, a perfect time to pick yourself up with a warm cup of tea. I love my tea with a little honey, … Continue reading →

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Rensselaer Technology Park Trails

Posted on April 29, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Birds songs, turkey, whitetail deer, wild flowers, and waterfalls; the makings of a lovely spring hike. It was gorgeous out today, so I wanted to get my guy into nature after he got out of work. We’ve been on a … Continue reading →

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Berkshire Museum

Posted on April 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

The Berkshire Museum is great place to go especially if you have kids to entertain, or if you are a kid at heart. There are diverse and hands-on exhibits ranging from dinosaurs, animals of the Berkshire environment, art, minerals, and even … Continue reading →

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Museum Passes

Posted on April 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I’ll let you in on a great secret, Albany Public Library’s museum passes! They expanded their program recently and now you and your friends or family can go to all of these fantastic museums, for free! All you need is … Continue reading →

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Columbian Cuisine: La Fogata Restaurante

Posted on April 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Ever had delicious Columbian cuisine? If you haven’t, you can just over the border of Massachusetts, in Pittsfield at La Fogata Restaurante. I had a really wonderful dining experience eating here. The joint is easy to miss if your driving … Continue reading →

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Low Beat’s Brunch

Posted on April 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Went to the Low Beat’s this morning to enjoy some brunch. My first reaction was, woah, it is dark in here for brunch. It is a bar though, and it’s a part of their ambiance. I had been to Valentine’s … Continue reading →

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Keleher Preserve

Posted on April 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Keleher Preserve aka Wolf Hill was an absolutely wonderful hike. We were the only people in the preserve today, and we didn’t mind the peace and quiet. The preserve is tucked away in the back roads of Berne you feel … Continue reading →

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Albany’s Pine Bush Preserve

Posted on April 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I have a strong affinity for the Pine Bush Preserves. It is very odd to be hiking through sand, with pine bushes, and seeing many sections of the land charred from an ecosystem that requires fire. It is a unique … Continue reading →

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