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Anyone arrived in the USA on an international flight recently? Care to share the experience? Were there extra COVID-related hassles upon arrival?
I just downed some Sopapillas at Tomasita's in Santa Fe. There are just big square puffy pillows of bliss with a little honey and butter. Whoever invented these things should get some version of the medal of honor.
It should be a tollway by now.
Didn't they have those at Chi-Chi's?
What about fried ice cream?
Sopapillas are a staple of New Mexican style/variation of Mexican food. Growing up in SW Colorado, that is the variation of Mexican food that I grew up with and still reminds me of home. Green chile and green chile sauce are another main feature of that style food. I'll be in Phoenix in a week...can't wait to have some green chile and sopapillas.
Think again, Kimosabe.After about 40 years of debate, discussion and all around nonsense, the Toll Highway Authority gave up on the North Central Tollway. It's off the maps.In Illinois, that doesn't mean its dead. But the chance it will happen in our lifetime is zero.
New Zealand thoughts? What's your itinerary if you h ad a week? Ty.
New Zealand thoughts? What's your itinerary if you had a week? Ty.
Double it.
I would imagine the best time to be in NZ is Dec-March.?
Depends on how you define "best". That's probably the best weather, but you'll have to fight the crowds to see things. We went in late September/early October (their spring). And while we had a few rainy cold days, it felt we had the island to ourselves, but most tourist things were open (but most of it is just nature). Plus, fjordland during the rain is amazing with the spontaneous waterfalls.
One of our favorite beaches -- Hapuna, on The Big Island -- is named No. 1 by "Dr. Beach."https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-science-travel-health-coronavirus-pandemic-80008cba38897a7706029251a8d26d9b?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=May26_Morning_Wire&utm_term=Morning%20Wire%20Subscribers
I love Hapuna. I probably mentioned I have a good friend who lives 10 mins north of there in Kawaihae. When you go back be sure to stop at the Hale Da Fish shack which is about 8 mins from Hapuna towards Kawaihae and Hawi. Phenomenal poke and a great assortment of fresh fish and seafood. You can see them bring in the fish if you go early. It's a little bitty place but well worth your time.
Good stuff, Muggs.We go to Hawaii every 3-4 years and kind of rotate our islands. Most recently went to TBI (in 2017), so probably won't get back there for awhile. Our next trip figures to be Maui in 2023, when our Warrior/Eagles play in the tourney there. Plus, we like Kauai best, so we try to spend a few days there on every trip. We went to TBI the very first time we went to Hawaii, in 1993, to celebrate my parents' 50th anniversary. Hapuna was sensational but, as the writer of that article notes, more than a little dangerous. Our first day there was apparently perfect conditions. We boogie-boarded for hours and had a blast. We had such a good time that we went back the next day, and it was quite treacherous. The waves would sweep us up on our boogie-boards, and then send us crashing down. I landed on my shoulders and back repeatedly, and we later were told that it's quite common for boogie-boarders to suffer concussions there. We went back one more time and were more careful not to ride the waves too high, but my brother and I weren't paying attention to exactly where we were and all of a sudden we looked up and we were way out away from shore. We are both strong swimmers, but we were like, "Uh-oh, this isn't good." Thankfully, a guy came by on a surfboard and asked if we wanted to be towed in. We weren't too proud - we accepted his help.Back then, Hapuna was totally undeveloped. Now there are resorts around it. Still beautiful, though.Damn, I love effen Hawaii!
Recommendations for Minneapolis? Been more than a couple times but figure I'd see if there's anything people could suggest to peak my interest