Tomorrow morning Jack and I will get up at an uncivilized hour to catch a flight to California, where we will start our trip across the country. We'll be arriving in style, as the airline significantly discounts first class seats 24 hours before take-off and we were lucky enough to snag the last two. Packing has been an interesting exercise... we've got to fit laptops, cameras, cell phones, and an iPod (with all of their various chargers) into our allotted luggage and carry-ons along with guide books, maps and other road trip necessities (first aid kit, anyone?) on top of enough clothing for two weeks. Eek! And we still have a shopping list of items to buy when we get there! A cooler, snacks, water bottles, a thermos, paper towels and wet wipes...
For me this will be the longest vacation I've taken in twenty years-- two weeks all at once! We both very excited and happy to get away together, and we thank those of you who came up with ideas for places to stop! We're taking our laptops and hope to post along the way, though we may not be able to visit you all as often as we usually do.
While we're gone though I thought I'd point you to a few posts from way back when... (...when, frankly, nobody was looking!)
This is my favorite tomatilla salsa recipe, as well as a description of The Range From Hell that's always trying to kill me.
Best little fish tostadas EVER! Much thanks to a fellow member of Metafilter for the photo and the recipe.
And finally, an attempt to describe the feeling of delight and connectedness one feels when eating great food in good company. I call it "the Boating Party Effect."
Have a wonderful vacation Ann & Jack. Wine Country here you come!!!!!
Posted by: Bellini Valli | May 16, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Have a GREAT time. You're going to be experiencing some wonderful weather to start your vacation :) Can't wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: RecipeGirl | May 16, 2008 at 05:11 PM
Just read about your trip. Much luck and happy trails!
I wish you could drive from SF down to Big Sur. I've been all over the US and think it is the most awe-inspiring, gorgeous scenery we have. It finally trumped even my fondest of memories from New Hampshire.
Look forward to checking out more of your beautiful food upon your return. :)
Posted by: melissa | May 16, 2008 at 09:13 PM
Hey! Have a great time!
Sounds like an amazing trip. It's on my 'things to do' list too so i can't wait to read about your adventures. Have fun!
Posted by: Zenchef | May 17, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Bon journee!!! Don't drive with your eyes shut.
Posted by: giz | May 17, 2008 at 07:04 PM
enjoy your trip and hope you find lots of interesting food (rather than depressing roadhouse greasy fry ups!)
Posted by: Johanna | May 18, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Ann, I hope you both have such a fabulous time!!!! Enjoy and thank you so much for stopping by over the past week; it meant a lot to me.
Posted by: Pixie | May 18, 2008 at 02:29 AM
Have a great time, you guys! I hope you won't be disappointed in your food adventures :) (I can't wait to hear about them!)
Posted by: Manggy | May 18, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Buon Viaggio...Savor every moment, even the ones that will make for interesting telling later, as only road trips can do.
Posted by: Pasticcera | May 18, 2008 at 11:34 AM
have a wonderful trip!
Posted by: Aran | May 18, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Have a wonderful, magical, delicious journey! I look forward to reading about your adventures!
Posted by: Astra Libris | May 18, 2008 at 06:12 PM
Have a wonderful holiday, Ann. You certainly desrve to. And have fun.
Thanks for the wishes too. As you can see, I'm back finally!:)
Posted by: Aparna | May 18, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Oh I envy you both! Have LOTS of fun and keep us posted.
Posted by: Lore | May 19, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Have a nice vacation you two.
Posted by: ivy | May 19, 2008 at 04:08 PM
have so much fun!!! sounds like an awesome trip!
Posted by: katy | May 19, 2008 at 04:33 PM