Monthly Archives: May 2014

Irie Vybez

Posted on May 30, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Holy wow. The Caribbean food at Irie Vybez completely exceeded my expectations and is officially a new staple for my Albany dining go-to’s. Walked into a brightly painted room playing a reggae Pandora station with two friendly guys manning the joint. … Continue reading →

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Road Trip to: DC, MD, WV, & PA

Posted on May 29, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Had a phenomenal Memorial Day weekend road trip through DC, MD, WV, and PA! Here is the breakdown, day by day:   Saturday Day 1, D.C.: We left Long Island at 7am (drove from Albany the night before to family … Continue reading →

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Stewart Preserve

Posted on May 23, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I visited Stewart Preserve in nearby Averill Park this past Wednesday. Surprise, surprise, no cars in the lot! It was a short well marked two-mile hike through the woods, which were only a bit muddy in certain areas. The views … Continue reading →

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Washington Park

Posted on May 23, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Washington Park, make way for ducklings! Now that the tulips are past their prime, and the hoards of people are out of the park for the most part, the mother animals have deemed it time to let their babies explore … Continue reading →

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A trip to Hudson, NY

Posted on May 22, 2014 by julieovaltrades

A trip to Hudson is a great little getaway, a scenic trip less than an hour away. A visit to Olana can make you forget the world you’re leaving behind. The grounds are beautiful abundant in nature, and free to wander … Continue reading →

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Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary

Posted on May 21, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I’ve been trying lots of new trails this season, some which are more appealing than others. Yesterday I hiked one I think I liked best so far! Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary, in Selkirk. Yet another preserve right in our backyard, without … Continue reading →

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A trip to Schoharie County

Posted on May 20, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Ever been to Schoharie County? I feel like a lot of people from Albany haven’t, but they’re missing out. My ideal daytrip would begin in Sharon Springs and include breakfast at the American Hotel. I had their delicious and unique … Continue reading →

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Opus 40

Posted on May 19, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Are you in to art, architecture, museums, nature, or masonry? I think Opus 40 falls in to one or many of these categories. Opening day is May 22nd, so you have a few days to plan an adventure down the thruway. … Continue reading →

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Dinner & Dessert in Red Hook, NY

Posted on May 19, 2014 by julieovaltrades

If you’re down for a bit of a cruise, I’ve got a place for you. We were heading down state to visit our families, and decided to break up the trip with dinner. We stopped in Red Hook, a really … Continue reading →

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Watervliet Arsenal

Posted on May 16, 2014 by julieovaltrades

*UPDATE* It has come to my attention that this museum is no longer running. You can still find out the fascinating history of the Arsenal online.  If you’re interested in history, especially military history, I have just the place for you. … Continue reading →

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