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Echo Park Lake

Once a reservoir for drinking in the 1800s, Echo Park Lake is now used as a drainage system for stormwater and a beautiful park. This central LA neighborhood is somewhat known as a hipster part of town. And what’s more hipster then riding a swan on a lake! I brought fellow traveler, Gretchen, along for the awesomeContinueContinue reading “Echo Park Lake”

Portland

This trip was a mix of business and pleasure. One of my best friends, Deb, lives in Portland. So when I heard there was a Trauma conference in Portland I thought why not?! As an ER nurse, I am always learning. I like going to conferences because you see and learn things you wouldn’t seeContinueContinue reading “Portland”

Welcome to New York- Part2

Jerry’s Grand Tour This tour had great reviews. Maybe it was great at one point, but I wouldn’t say it is now. Jerry, the guide, gave no true facts about New York. He would just randomly talk about things or tell stories that had nothing to do with the tour. The only positive was that heContinueContinue reading “Welcome to New York- Part2”

Welcome to New York Part 1

Of all the places I’ve been, I have never been to New York City. I remember the times I’ve been to Europe and telling locals I’m from the states and them asking, “Oh how is New York?”. When you think of America, you think New York City. I felt it was time to finally go!ContinueContinue reading “Welcome to New York Part 1”