Category Archives: Wine

Catching up

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Andrea

I can’t believe it has already been a month since the fall break trip to the beach. It has been a busy month, but not a lot of adventures to report on. Here are some things I’ve been up to. … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 14, 2014 by Andrea

On my last day in the UAE I was feeling pretty good about everything. I’d been able to say goodbye or “see you soon” to all of my close friends and had some time to relax and enjoy the last … Continue reading →

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Spring has sprung

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Andrea

It is officially spring, today is the two year anniversary of my blog and I am in the final trimester of my final year teaching in the UAE. I am looking forward to what may come in the next few … Continue reading →

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Wine, Cupcakes and Books

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Andrea

Then end of the school year is just a week away. In fact, while America is getting ready to celebrate Independence Day I will be celebrating my own special day of independence: summer vacation! But, before I get too excited … Continue reading →

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Sandance

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Andrea

This week I have been feeling considerably sorry for myself, but it is difficult to feel bad for very long when weekends like this past one are at the end of nearly every week. Thursday after work I picked up … Continue reading →

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Ciao, Italy

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Andrea

I spent my last few days in Italy exploring and relaxing in Trieste. We spent the evening of our return from Slovenia wandering around the Trieste city center. We had some vin brûlée (hot wine in Italian), dinner and did … Continue reading →

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Going to Work and Slovenia

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Andrea

On Thursday after I returned from Venice, I visited my friend Jennifer at her school. Jennifer and her husband work at the International School of Trieste. The school is located just a few minutes walking from their house and in … Continue reading →

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Venezia, due

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Andrea

On Tuesday, I woke up and got dressed in all my warmest clothes. Today was the day for my gondola rowing lesson and the sky was heavy with fog. I arrived at the meet up destination early (after getting lost … Continue reading →

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Venice!

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Andrea

My trip to Venice was so amazing. It was busy and relaxing and I had some really memorable experiences. It will be hard to blog about all the things I have experienced in the past few days, so I will … Continue reading →

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Dubai Weekend

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Andrea

Yesterday morning I set off for Dubai for the first time since I’ve been here. Well, to be fair, I’ve been to the airport, but that doesn’t count. I was headed to Dubai to brunch and shop, sounds good right? … Continue reading →

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