I sure do miss coffee dates with friends! Now that things are getting back to “normal”, I am planning on catching up big time this summer. Until then, I’ve got lots to share with you for our June Ultimate Coffee Date. Thanks for joining me and Coco. Grab your mugs and let’s catch up.
June Ultimate Coffee Date
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
I am headed to San Francisco next weekend for a 4 day running and hiking trek. My running friend and I will be on a self-guided 4 day adventure with Wine Country Trekking starting in Sausalito. We will run along the gorgeous coastline and visit Muir Woods and Mt. Tam finally ending up in Olema. We will cover 35-40 miles over the 4 days. I have never done anything like this and I am super pumped. Have running shoes and ready to travel! Stay tuned for lots of photos next week.
I don’t have too much trail running experience. By too much, I mean practically none. As you can see from the photo above, I will be figuring that part out quickly! I am all set with my Brooks Cascadia trail shoes and ready to hit the trails.
If we were having coffee I would tell you…
I thought that I would have a hard time reintegrating post-pandemic. Boy, was I wrong. As soon as we touched down in Chicago last weekend, I soon discovered how ready I was. They were partying like it was 2019 and I jumped right on the bandwagon. I peeled my mask right off in the hotel (after reading the sign that they were no longer required). My daughter and I got all new makeup regimens mask free. It felt so normal and I am all for it.
If we were having coffee, I would say, “now it’s your turn”. What would you tell me?
I didn’t realize your trip was coming up so soon- that’s going to be so much fun! Can’t wait to see all the pics. Glad you had fun in Chicago!
It really came up quickly we are very excited!
I’m so excited for your big trail adventure! Sounds like a fabulous girls’ trip! And a big YES to the freedom of going maskless 😉
yes I am excited and it was time to take the masks off
Your trail running trip sounds like so much fun! Looking forward to seeing your pics – Enjoy!
Thanks I am really excited about it
40 miles over 4 days sounds perfect!
I have so many questions about the trekking experience right now but I’m sure I will find out when you post about it! (like do you carry all your luggage or is it transported for you?)
They carry your bags from one hotel to another everyday. I am not a light packer so that was a necessity! I will post a whole recap after not to worry!
I can’t wait to hear about your running adventure! LOL at tearing your mask off. I think I’ll feel the same way once I do it — sort of like just diving in to the pool for the first time.
Yes exactly! I did not realize how ready I was
Can’t wait to see the photos of your trip!
I’m having more trouble embracing the mask free life – outside is fine but inside is just plain weird!
I was surprised by how mask free Chicago was!
Wow, that trip sounds AMAZING! I can’t wait to hear all about it and see lots of photos.
I’m happily going mask-less everywhere except at work, where it’s still required. We’re hoping that will be changed soon though! At first it felt weird not wearing one- but i got used to it quickly, and now when I do wear it at work it feels so hot and uncomfortable! How did we do it for so long?
I was worried it would feel weird to go mask free but I am ready now!
I’m right there with you! I ripped my mask off the second we walked out of the airport in Florida on Saturday morning and I didn’t pull it back out of my handbag until we returned to the airport Tuesday afternoon. It felt amazing being normal again!
Your Wine Country Trekking trip sounds amazing! I think you will love trail running. Enjoy!
It does feel liberating! Yes, I am really excited about the trip
Your trip sounds divine! I bet you fall in love with trail running.
Since I haven’t flown since 2/19 . . . let’s just say it will be interesting when I do — maybe when you no longer have to wear masks on the plane?
I hope you get to have a vacation soon!
I hope you have a great adventure in San Francisco next weekend! It’s one city that’s on my bucket list to visit.
Thanks I am really excited by it! Hope you get to visit San Fran one day soon. Of course, you have an open invite to come to DC anytime
Your upcoming trip sounds WONDERFUL! Have so much fun! I’m about an hour North of the city and I think mask wearing is much more in fashion up here. I am ready to get back to normal as well.
back at home here in VA people are still wearing them in stores too. I think by July 4th things will loosen up
That hike/run outside of San Francisco sounds amazing! You and your friend are going to have a great time. It’s beautiful country out there. We have done a tour something like the one you describe and loved it!
It’s easy to party like it’s 2019 once you get started. We are starting to shed our masks in PA too. Feels great!
Thanks I am very excited. Yes, I am ready to ditch the mask
I can’t wait to hear all about your trail running adventure! It sounds amazing!
I too am ready to ditch the mask but not sure how I feel being maskless around crowds of people.
I am really excited too stay tuned for lots of photos
Ooo, I hope you have a ton of fun!! It’s been pretty hot over here but it’s always a lot cooler by the coast. Looking forward to seeing all the photos! I’m doing 40 miles over 4 days too but in the form of hiking (next month)! :]
Your weather is still a lot cooler than ours over here! Have an amazing time on your trip too
I love Muir Woods. Can’t wait to see/hear about your trip. Not sure I’ll ever be a hardcore trails person, but it’s so nice to get off the roads at times.
I walked into a friend’s apartment yesterday for the first time and didn’t even realize I was wearing my mask until she told me I could take it off if I felt comfortable. I’m so used to wearing one everywhere, but when I met colleagues who lived in the suburbs at Potter, they had to think to put it on and I was the opposite
I am so excited about your trip and cannot wait to hear about it and see your pictures!
Me too thanks so much. Stay tuned for photos