My first trip took me to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This was my first trip ever out of the country, and it was amazing. I went with my friend, Marissa. We stayed at a beautiful resort where every room had a view of the Pacific Ocean. We relaxed. We sat in the sun. We ate and drank!
And we ate and drank!
After Cabo, my tarvels brought me to New Orleans, Louisiana. This was a work trip, but I must say, the people I work with, they know how to live it up. We took full advantage of all that the Big Easy has to offer. We went to Commanders Palace one night (a well known New Orleans eating spot).
My meal started off with a trio of soups: turtle soup, shrimp gumbo and butternut squash bisque. This was followed by roasted Quail stuffed with corn bread and andouille sausage. Dessert was a pecan praliene sundae. The next night, we went to a restaurant in the French Quarter called Muriels. This was possibly the best meal I ever had. I wish I had photos of all this food because talking about it doesn't do it justice. Tuna carpaccio, double stuffed pork chops and bananas foster shortcake. AND I ATE ALL OF IT! If you're ever in New Orleans you need to eat here (http://www.muriels.com).
My last trip took me to Albuquerque, New Mexico. This was a short trip and it wasn't totally about the food, but I did have the best breakfast burrito ever. Eggs, bacon, potatoes, and green chilli. I have been craving it ever since I left.
But for as wonderful as all this food was, the best of these trips was the great experiences with some great people. Old friends that became better friends; New friends that became better friends; New sights and experiences that will never be the same as the first time they are experienced. And for all this, I am grateful.
*Special shout out to Mark K. for help with this title
