The Adventure Journal
Scouting Boca
A train ride north to test the roads, the rhythm, and the people. Boca is designed. Hollywood improvises..
The Season of Sisters, March 2026
A month of overlapping arrivals—sisters, friends, and constant motion. The days filled with beaches, bikes, dinners, and conversation. The apartment never empty, then suddenly quiet again.
A Windy Weekend and a Hockey Night in Montreal
A blustery winter weekend in Montreal turned into an unforgettable getaway filled with city views, underground shopping, great food, and an electric night at the Bell Centre. From cozy condo living on Nuns’ Island to a Canadiens shutout win enjoyed from a private lodge at center ice, this trip was all about good friends, good company, and classic Montreal magic.
DhákháBrákha Live at the Smith Opera House
Creative Journey - A wildly creative, electrifying night with DakhaBrakha at the historic Smith Opera House — music that felt like art, ritual, and storytelling all at once.
Saratoga Track Party - Aug 2025
A glamorous long weekend in Saratoga Springs with Catherine — boating on Canandaigua Lake, road-tripping to the Roosevelt Hotel, dressing up for a bougie day at the racetrack with brunch at the 1863 Club, celebrating Diane’s birthday with cupcakes, and wandering the charming streets of Saratoga before heading home.
Trails to Niagara
A five-day bike tour from my home in the Fingerlakes to Niagara-on-the-Lake with my bike buddy Holly — 150+ miles of canal paths, small towns, Niagara Falls, wine country, and the joy of crossing into Canada on two wheels.
Bon Ton Roulet
A week-long supported bike tour through the Finger Lakes — familiar roads, peaceful miles, light social moments, and a quietly empowering reminder of my strength, autonomy, and commitment to vibrant aging.
Bike 2 Boat
The Wild Life - A two-hour rural ride to Keuka Lake — complete with hills, dogs, a flat tire repaired by a Mennonite family, and a crop-dusting plane that felt way too close for comfort — followed by a sun-soaked boat day with friends, food, wine, and small-town exploring. A perfect Fall in the Fingerlakes adventure.
NOTL Solo Bike Tour
The Wild Life - A rainy but peaceful solo bike tour from Pittsford to Niagara-on-the-Lake — crossing into Canada via the Peace Bridge, meeting my brother near the Falls, reuniting with Serge and Lisa for wine, dinner, and relaxation at Harbour House, and wrapping up with two days in Buffalo
Costa Rica
Wander the World - A determined, rain-or-shine birthday adventure through Costa Rica — from night walks in the Monteverde cloud forest to ocean views in Manuel Antonio, ziplining, snorkeling, gourmet farm meals, and tropical relaxation, all shared with Catherine and Karen. The trip ended in Dallas with visits to Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards — and miraculously, my badly sprained ankle healed by the time I got home.
Winter Biking in the Fingerlakes
Winter biking in the Finger Lakes — riding through quiet, frosty landscapes with new cold-weather gear, hauling my sturdy bike trailer for errands, and learning to love the stillness and strength of cycling all season long.
Boston Emerald Necklace
A long weekend in Boston for Meredith’s bridal shower — biking the city, dinner at Faneuil Hall with family, celebrating Kevin and Meredith, and enjoying a warm, meaningful few days in Brookline.
Cycle the Hudson Valley
Cycle the Hudson Valley – August 2024
A multi-day group ride along the Empire State Trail from Troy to NYC with PTNY. Slept indoors on gym floors, volunteered at the e-bike charging tent, crossed the Walkway Over the Hudson, toured Val-Kill and the CIA, enjoyed concerts, survived a rain-out day, and finished the final stretch into NYC with a dead battery — supported by new friends, especially Holly. A joyful, challenging, unforgettable adventure.
Black Diamond Biking - Ithaca, NY
Black Diamond Trail Ride — Ithaca, NY
Biked the scenic Black Diamond Trail with bike club members, adding extra miles by exploring Ithaca and enjoying lunch at the lakeside Ithaca Farmers Market. A peaceful, beautiful summer ride through one of the region’s most iconic outdoor spaces.
A Spontaneous Escape to Hawaii
A Spontaneous Escape to Hawaii — Two Weeks of Wonder with Jai
In the middle of a chaotic home construction project, I dropped everything and flew to Hawaii to meet Jai. A spontaneous two-week escape that became a healing adventure across Oahu and the Big Island.
Toronto vs. Buffalo — KeyBank Center Showdown
Toronto vs. Buffalo — KeyBank Center Showdown, December 2023
A border-town rivalry brought to life: brother Chris from Toronto, lake-town hockey memories, and a 9–3 Sabres shellacking — all from seats behind the Leafs box in Buffalo.