Monthly Archives: August 2014

Indian Kill Preserve

Posted on August 28, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I had a nice evening hike at Indian Kill preserve in Glenville the other day. It was a quiet evening, we ran in to only one other person along the way. We took the red trail all the way out … Continue reading →

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Dubrovnik, Westchester

Posted on August 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

My first experience with Croatian cuisine was very positive at Dubrovnik in New Rochelle. The place is very popular and only bar seats were available, but we were happy to get in and try it out. Bread and water were … Continue reading →

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Lasdon Park, Westchester

Posted on August 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Lasdon Park is a very unique place located in Katonah which I enjoyed exploring. It is a relatively large park with many well maintained trails to hike upon. By the main parking lot there are lovely flowers and fountains and … Continue reading →

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Little Crepe Street, Westchester

Posted on August 26, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Lots of running around will make a girl hungry. I had the pleasure of filling my belly at Little Crepe Street in Mt. Kisco. This joint was decorated adorably, had remarkably quick and friendly service, and great food! It is … Continue reading →

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Katonah Museum of Art in Westchester

Posted on August 26, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I visited the Katonah Museum of Art, a small but interesting place in Katonah. The exhibit was on Iceland and they included two galleries and a video. The galleries included art work of the flora in the land and topography … Continue reading →

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Teatown Lake Reservation in Westchester

Posted on August 26, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I had a lovely time exploring and hiking about Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. I walked about their education center and looked at the local animals including turtles, snakes, and walking sticks.  I viewed wildflower island completely blanketed with wildflowers.  I … Continue reading →

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Surf’s Out lunch in Kismet, Long Island

Posted on August 26, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I celebrated my birthday recently, and there’s no one I like to do it better with than my Mom! We had all sorts of adventures around Westchester and Long Island. My annual birthday lunch is at Surf’s Out in Kismet, … Continue reading →

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Monument Mountain

Posted on August 26, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I recently hiked Monument Mountain in Great Barrington. When entering the parking lot I realized it is a very popular hike, there were tons of people there. This did not hinder the enjoyment of the hike, however. We did not … Continue reading →

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Big Beaver

Posted on August 26, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I saw a BIG beaver driving around Lee, MA over the weekend.   http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/6675  

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Burmese cuisine at Shwe Mandalay

Posted on August 25, 2014 by julieovaltrades

We visited Shwe Mandalay last night and had a great experience eating Burmese cuisine for the first time! The place was quiet, clean, and service was top notch. There is a small parking lot, it was great not having to … Continue reading →

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