Author Archives: julieovaltrades

Posted on November 11, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I would like to thank one of my great followers for pointing out that I needed a ‘follow me’ button on my new blog http://juliejourneys.com/ for fellow WordPress users! If you still want to see my posts in your reader section please … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 10, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Friends and Followers I have some exciting news! I love writing about all of the places that I hike, eat, and visit to share with you all, and especially post pictures. I actually post so many pictures that I have … Continue reading →

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Mr. Pio Pio

Posted on November 5, 2014 by julieovaltrades

We very rarely get take out, conditions have to be just right. We were going away for the weekend so the pantry was bare, and we didn’t have enough time to sit down at a restaurant and also pack our … Continue reading →

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Great Flats nature trail & Cella Bistro in Schenectady

Posted on November 5, 2014 by julieovaltrades

It’s been a rough couple of days in my apartment, between school, work, and both of us having a cold everything seemed to pile up! We’ve still managed to have some fun though, and also celebrate our 6-year anniversary. It … Continue reading →

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A museum, a lunch, and a hike in Schoharie County.

Posted on October 29, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Schoharie County  has a plethora of lovely spots to visit. A really great museum is the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center. It has fun interactive science exhibits which show you how energy is created. Next door is the Lansing Manor where you … Continue reading →

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The Big Duck

Posted on October 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Stumbled upon this big duck while in Long Island. As large as a house and you can go inside and purchase duck memorabilia, I thought the coolest item was a childrens’ book that features the duck itself! I love a … Continue reading →

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Taconic Sculpture Park

Posted on October 24, 2014 by julieovaltrades

It has been a long rainy week, but we needed it! The waterfall at Thacher was nonexistent last time I visited. I think this weekend is going to be perfect adventuring weather, so what better fun than visiting a quirky … Continue reading →

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Mado Patissere

Posted on October 19, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I had been looking forward to visiting Mado Patissere in Chatham for some time, and finally got a chance this weekend!  The hours are elusive online, but there are raving reviews, making this joint quite intriguing to me. The owner … Continue reading →

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Borden’s Pond and fun in Chatham

Posted on October 19, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Borden’s Pond is a beautiful Columbia county conservation area made up of 1.6 miles of trails. I wasn’t sure if the rain was going to hold out yesterday, so I decided to pick a shorter hike in proximity to other … Continue reading →

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Mrs. London’s

Posted on October 19, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Looking for lunch in Saratoga? Try Mrs. London’s, and make sure you have room for epic dessert. Their sandwiches are premade, some are heated up, some served cold, both I sampled were delish! The smoked chicken Panini was crispy and … Continue reading →

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