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Jessica at Footstops.com The latest Journal Entries from Jessica at Footstops.com en-us Thu, 21 May 2009 19:37:11 -0700 Copyright 2012, Bryan Rite @ Footstops.com Thu, 21 May 2009 19:37:11 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 240 http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/ Homeward Bound Waterloo, NY  to  Norristown, PA miles covered: 263 tolls: $7.90 price of gas in PA:  $2.33list<sp... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7752/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7752/ Mon, 18 May 2009 20:01:54 -0700 Seneca Falls Watertown, NY  to  Waterloo, NY miles covered: 118tolls: $1.70 price of gas in NY:  $2.45Today is all about the ladies!&nbsp... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7750/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7750/ Sun, 17 May 2009 18:06:30 -0700 Boldt Castle This morning, I awoke to a loud clap of thunder.  I looked out the window and it seemed that the torrential downpour of rain was coming in sideways.  So... no boat ride for me just yet.  In the afternoon, the... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7655/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7655/ Sat, 16 May 2009 22:49:47 -0700 Mass MoCA Hadley, MA  to  Watertown, NY miles covered: 309tolls: $5.80 price of gas in NY:  $2.45The day was off to a rough start.&nbs... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7653/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7653/ Fri, 15 May 2009 20:12:10 -0700 Northampton Salem, MA  to  Hadley, MA miles covered: 125 price of gas in MA:  $2.23I am in the middle of Massachusetts to visit Aleah, a friend I met at Antio... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7651/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7651/ Thu, 14 May 2009 19:42:31 -0700 Salem Boston, MA  to Salem, MA miles covered: 20It was a short, easy drive to Salem.  I started at the Remember Salem shop and signed up for the Ghost Tour later tonight.  Then I went to... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7635/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7635/ Wed, 13 May 2009 00:34:09 -0700 Wicked Awesome Day Too caught up in my morning grumpiness to deal with public transportation, I took a cab to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.  I had a fantastic lunch at the Gardener Cafe-  potato and parsnip soup with white truffle oil, crispy polent... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7623/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7623/ Tue, 12 May 2009 23:47:34 -0700 Boston Portland, ME  to  Boston, MA miles covered: 112 tolls: $7.50 I am in Boston to see college friends.  Today I met up with Sama... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7602/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7602/ Mon, 11 May 2009 23:09:27 -0700 Portland Head Lighthouse The non-stop rain made me feel grumpy, but I went out to explore Portland.  I walked around the harbor and had lunch at $3 Dollar Dewey's Restaurant and Ale house. It surprised me by not having items priced at three bucks.  The name... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7575/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7575/ Sun, 10 May 2009 00:22:42 -0700 Another Land of Ports Albany, NY  to  Portland, ME miles covered: 236 price of gas in NH:  $2.08 tolls: $2.00 <span&... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7559/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7559/ Sat, 09 May 2009 21:47:51 -0700 On to Albany Niagara Falls, Ontario  to  Albany, NY miles covered: 300price of gas in NY:  $2.25 tolls: $13.25 (Ohh lawd, NY is expensive!) ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7548/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7548/ Fri, 08 May 2009 23:20:14 -0700 Niagara Falls Ann Arbor, MI  to  Niagara Falls, Ontario miles covered: 294price of gas in MI:  $2.29price of gas in ON:  0.92 Canadian cents per liter &nbs... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7520/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7520/ Thu, 07 May 2009 22:15:15 -0700 Ann Arbor Chicago, IL  to  Ann Arbor, MI miles covered: 253 tolls: $4.75 listening to: Laura&#0... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7518/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7518/ Wed, 06 May 2009 19:29:55 -0700 Art Institute and Millennium Park I started the day with a trip downtown.  I walked to the Brown Line and took the L (elevated train) to the Adams stop.  I went into the Art Institute of Chicago, which is humongous.  As I was looking at a map, a woman at th... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7496/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7496/ Tue, 05 May 2009 00:08:43 -0700 Chi-town Madison, WI  to  Chicago, IL miles covered: 155 price of gas in IL:  $2.29 tolls: $4.20 One of the reasons I choose this particular hotel was because it had an indoor water park. I though that would be a fun way to spend an afternoon. So, after doing a ton of laundry, I went to Crawdaddy Cove. I had a fun time going dow... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7467/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7467/ Sun, 03 May 2009 21:03:32 -0700 Purple Gurple Today was more of a low key day. I was looking forward to a chance to write and unwind. I headed out to do errands and stopped at the Carr Valley Cheese shop. I tried some samples and liked what they had.  So, I bought crackers, a... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7466/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7466/ Sat, 02 May 2009 21:00:21 -0700 Madison Minneapolis, MN  to  Madison, WI miles covered: 266 price of gas in WI:  $2.05 Welcome to the land of cheese! I happily arrived in Wisconsin, ready to eat it... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7449/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7449/ Fri, 01 May 2009 23:18:06 -0700 Stolen Fruit We started the day with a trip to the Mall of America.  That place is just as huge as they say.  Don't worry, I am still a KoP Mall devotee.  Marla and I had fun lunch at an Italian restaurant, Tucci Benucch.  It has been ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7427/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7427/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:44:34 -0700 Big Wheel Keep on Turning For lunch, Marla and I met up with her boyfriend Mark at Fasika's Ethiopian Restaurant in St. Paul.  I was looking forward to it, because this was the first time I got to meet him.  I love Ethiopian food and this was Mark's fir... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7425/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7425/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:30:11 -0700 Minneapolis Brandon, SD  to  Minneapolis, MN miles covered: 229 price of gas in MN:  $1.99! Today I headed up to Minneapolis, to stay with my friend Marla.  Marla ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7424/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7424/ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:38:07 -0700 The Badlands Keystone, SD  to  Brandon, SD miles covered: 407 price of gas in SD:  $2.04 price of gas in SD:  $2.07 listening to: Avenue Q soundtrack<b... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7423/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7423/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:49:00 -0700 Mount Rushmore Buffalo, WY  to  Keystone, SD miles covered: 239 price of gas in WY:  $2.15 listening to: Cabaret soundtrack, Madonna I encountered more snow and... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7411/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7411/ Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:38:06 -0700 Bison and Heron and Bears, OH my! West Yellowstone, MT  to  Buffalo, WY (the footstops map does not reflect my route) miles covered: 388 price of gas in MT:  $2.33 I... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7409/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7409/ Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:19:02 -0700 Yellowstone Park Today I explored Yellowstone Park.  It was snowing again when I entered.  I am not a big fan of snow, let alone in late April. Many park roads and two of the entrances were still closed from winter.  The West Yellowstone en... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7406/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7406/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:02:19 -0700 Where the deer and the antelope play Spokane, WA  to  West Yellowstone, MT miles covered: 466 price of gas in ID:  $2.26 price of gas in MT:  $2.18 listening to: Chasing Harry Wi... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7404/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7404/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:04:04 -0700 I am pretending it is Sunday Happy Birthday to my wonderful niece Shaniya, who turned 13 today! (It's amazing how she keeps maturing and getting older, yet I don't age a bit!) I got to sleep in this morning!  Then I spent the day w... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7372/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7372/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:50:00 -0700 Spokane Olympia, WA  to Spokane, WA miles covered: 329 price of gas in WA:  $2.37 listening to: Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann Today, I... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7371/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7371/ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:03:11 -0700 Olympia Seattle, WA  to  Olympia, WA miles covered: 70 &nbsp; I am sad to report that Erik returned to PA this morning.  I offered... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7370/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7370/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:28:58 -0700 Pike Place Market, Sci-Fi Museum and Seattle Duck Tour Erik and I got up early for a food tour called Savor Seattle.  We walked to the Space Needle and took the monorail over to Pine street (the only place it stops) then walked to Pike Place Market.  We met our group at a Starbucks (of cours... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7362/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7362/ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:41:14 -0700 Space Needle Portland, OR  to  Seattle, WA miles covered: 169 price of gas in WA:  $2.33 Today, Erik and I drove to Seattle.  Due to road closures, we got stuck in horrendous ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7358/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7358/ Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:49:30 -0700 Sake and Absinthe, Germany and Japan Let me start with a note to home- Happy Birthday to my Mom! Today was a great day filled with Oregon goodness!  Erik is a big fan of saké (fermented rice) and found a sakéry for us to tour.  Sak&eacute... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7353/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7353/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:10:32 -0700 Voodoo Doughnuts, Tillamook Cheese and Oswald West Erik and I started the day by getting doughnuts-  a most excellent way to start any day.  We drove to NE Portland to VooDoo Doughnuts, where their slogan is "The Magic is in the Hole". They specialize in unusual concoctions wit... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7340/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7340/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:28:18 -0700 Chinese Gardens I was very excited to see Erik!  He arrived on-time in Portland at 11am, despite earlier flight delays.  Over the past two weeks, we have been emailing our touring ideas back and forth.  We dropped his bags off at the hotel and went... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7339/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7339/ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:28:19 -0700 Portland Eugene, OR  to  Portland, OR miles covered: 125 price of gas in OR:  $2.18 Two things I have noticed about Oregon- it is very green and there are lots of s... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7338/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7338/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:05:25 -0700 In Pursuit of Elk McKinleyville, CA  to Eugene, OR miles covered: 292 price of gas in OR:  $2.45 (Oregon is like NJ, you cannot pump your own gas. And they both have beaches. And... that's where the similariti... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7330/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7330/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:02:27 -0700 Redwood Forest Ukiah, CA  to  McKinleyville, CA miles covered: 176 price of gas in CA:  $2.69 number of gross bathrooms encountered today: 2 (one was so bad it took one eyeball and... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7328/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7328/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:56:06 -0700 Vichy Hot Springs Auburn, CA  to  Ukiah, CA miles covered: 199 price of gas in CA:  $2.19 Today I drove to Ukiah to experience Vichy Hot Springs, the only warm and carbonated mineral ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7296/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7296/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:36:09 -0700 All that Glitters The key to panning for gold is to shake, swirl and dip.  It took me a bit, but I got the hang of it.  I went to the banks of the American River, where James Marshall discovered gold in 1848.  Sutter's Mill in Coloma is now oper... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7286/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7286/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:18:41 -0700 The Mystery Spot Watsonville, CA  to  Auburn, CA miles covered: 212 price of gas in CA:  $2.33 tolls:  $4.00 I woke up this morning to find my r... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7274/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7274/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:34:27 -0700 Elephant Seals and Hearst Castle Goleta, CA  to  Watsonville, CA miles covered: 271 price of gas in CA:  $2.45 My day got off to a rough start.  I checked out of the hotel and parked in the oth... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7268/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7268/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:24:42 -0700 Goleta Los Angeles, CA  to  Goleta, CA miles covered: 106On my way out of L.A., I stopped to put flowers at Marilyn Monroe's grave.  I have always been a big fan of her movies.  M... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7261/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7261/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:01:12 -0700 Welcome to Hollywood! What's your dream? It was a gorgeous day in L.A.- 78F and sunny!  I went on the Hollywood Double Decker Tour and the Deluxe Movie Stars' Homes Tour.  I realize these kinds of tours are cheesy, but I'm down with it.  The double decker bus was... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7259/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7259/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:26:50 -0700 Leaving Las Vegas (but in a good way) Las Vegas, NV  to  Los Angeles, CA miles covered: 268 price of gas LV:  $2.11 price of gas in CA:  $2.37 listening to:  80... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7258/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7258/ Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:21:47 -0700 O I was super excited to book a ticket for O, the Cirque du Soleil show at the Bellagio.  I have seen the traveling Cirque show in Philly with Ami and the permanent one in Orlando with my family.  I think these shows are so fun and fascina... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7250/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7250/ Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:21:41 -0700 Viva Las Vegas I have driven over 5,000 miles, so I decided to make an appointment to at the dealership for the standard check-up, oil change, etc.  The dealership in Las Vegas was accommodating- various seating areas with TV's, a snack bar and a store... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7247/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7247/ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:11:52 -0700 The Suite Life Grand Canyon, AZ  to  Las Vegas, NV miles covered: 270 price of gas in AZ:  $2.69! Like I told my Mom on the phone, I think I am getting canyoned out.  It's... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7236/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7236/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:13:23 -0700 277 miles long It seems that I have small obsession with warning signs. I take a lot of pictures of them.  In truth, I find them far more hilarious than foreboding.  Is it because they seem to state the obvious?  Or because these signs raise more ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7227/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7227/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:29:27 -0700 Grandest of Them All Chinle, AZ  to  Grand Canyon, AZ miles covered: 272 price of gas AZ:  $2.22 I drove to the Grand Canyon today.  On the way here, I stopped off in Flagstaff to ge... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7210/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7210/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:24:59 -0700 Canyon de Chelly I started my day off cursing the snow.  But then the sun came out and it started to melt, so I decided to go to Canyon de Chelly (pronounced d'Shay).  My plan was to take a Navajo guided tour of the canyon but it did not work out as... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7209/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7209/ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:42:42 -0700 Petrified Forest Sedona, AZ  to  Chinle, AZ miles covered: 272 price of gas AZ:  $2.21 listening to: Heartsick by Chelsea Cain My next two stops wer... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7203/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7203/ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:50:34 -0700 Sedona I have wonderful views of the red rocks of Sedona from my hotel!  It is such a treat! Today I took two tours of Sedona by trolley.  The west side tour went through Boynton and Long Canyons.  The south end we... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7190/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7190/ Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:56:03 -0700 Ghost Town Scottsdale, AZ  to  Sedona, AZ miles covered: 152 price of gas AZ:  $1.99 The towns of Sedona and Jerome were recommended to me by my Birthday massage therapist in Ke... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7185/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7185/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:58:11 -0700 Phoenix and Scottsdale Tucson, AZ  to  Scottsdale, AZ miles covered: 121I encountered two unusual things on the way to Phoenix.  First, a giant tumbleweed was blocking a whole lane of traffic on I-10W.  This thing... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7183/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7183/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:36:32 -0700 Trek to Tucson Roswell, NM  to Tucson, AZ miles covered: 487 price of gas NM:  $2.09 price of gas NM:  $1.97 price of gas AZ:  $2.09 numbe... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7181/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7181/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:18:06 -0700 Roswell Today, I went to the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, NM.  Big name, small museum.  I was glad I visited, but I was also glad it cost only $5.  The museum starts off with a timeline for the 1947  "R... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7170/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7170/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:18:52 -0700 Carlsbad Caverns Pecos, TX  to  Roswell, NM miles covered: 216price of gas in west TX:  $1.89 number of times I saw a tumbleweed roll across the road:  3 <br /&... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7169/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7169/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:24:09 -0700 Not as advertised Austin, TX  to  Pecos, TX miles covered: 436tolls: $2.25 price of gas in mid TX:  $1.96 price of gas in west TX:  $1.94 lis... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7161/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7161/ Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:12:17 -0700 SXSW Tonight, Cedar introduced me to her friends Karen and Gloria.  We went to the Austin's Auditorium Shores to see Erykah Badu's performance with her new band, the Cannabinoids. The show was to start at 7 pm.  At 8 pm, a man came ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7160/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7160/ Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:34:18 -0700 Round Rock I felt a bit better this morning.  I was able to eat animal crackers and keep them down, so I am pleased.  Hooray for small victories!I visited my Aunt Susie in Round Rock tonight.  I also got to visit with ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7150/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7150/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:51:37 -0700 Ugh Today was rough.  I spent all day in my hotel room, most of it in the bathroom.  I have terrible evil food poisoning.  I feel so gross. I fully expected to be sick sometime during this trip.  I just had... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7149/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7149/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:28:00 -0700 On to Austin Dallas, TX  to  Austin, TX miles covered: 209 price of gas in TX:  $1.89 I arrived in Austin today in time for SXSW, a huge music festival.  I have been in... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7147/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7147/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:24:00 -0700 Hello Dallas! I had a good day in Dallas.  I went to The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future.  It was a fantastic museum!  One of my favorite exhibits was Partisan Pieces: Quilts of Political Persuasion. On display were quilts with p... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7122/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7122/ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:54:54 -0700 Highway Hazards Murfreesboro, AR  to Dallas, TX miles covered: 254 price of gas in AR:  $1.87 The drive to Dallas had some harrowing moments.  In Arkansas, a truck overloaded with... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7121/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7121/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:26:26 -0700 Mud City Today, I  went digging for diamonds again at Crater of Diamonds State Park.  The weather was a bit warmer, the ground a little less muddy.  I had a fun time searching, but I didn't find any diamonds.  A park ranger identif... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7114/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7114/ Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:56:39 -0700 Digging for Diamonds I am really happy with my hotel.  I had trouble finding one at first- no Holiday Inns here.  : )  I called the Shamrock, because they had a website and it advertised free Wi-Fi.  But when I called, a man told me that they have ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7105/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7105/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:47:54 -0700 Back Roads to Arkansas Shreveport, LA  to  Murfreesboro, AR miles covered: 147 milesIt has been another cold and wet day.  I am not sure if the gps chose to take me on back roads to get to Murfreesboro, or if those roads... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7101/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7101/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:29:00 -0700 Stopover in Shreveport New Orleans, LA  to Shreveport, LA miles covered: 331 price of gas in lower LA:  $1.84 price of gas in upper LA:  $1.76 listening to:  Lethally B... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7093/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7093/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:59:54 -0700 Mardi Gras World The highlight of today was checking out Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World.  It's a working studio and warehouse where they make the Mardi Gras floats out of fiberglass, paper mache and styrofoam.  I really liked the tour!  &l... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7080/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7080/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:07:43 -0700 Beignets Today I had lunch at Juan's Flying Burrito on Magazine Street.  Magazine Street is billed as "60 blocks of tasty cafes, hip galleries, pottery, antiques and more".  I liked my portabella mushroom tacos and enjoyed looking ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7078/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7078/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:04:08 -0700 NOLA Tallahassee, FL  to New Orleans, LA miles covered: 381 price of gas leaving FL:  $2.05 &nbsp;I had a good drive through the handle of FL and the tips of Alaba... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7076/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7076/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:29:12 -0700 Wash and Wear Today was a quieter day.  I did laundry at the hotel and relaxed by the pool.  Unfortunately, their dryer chewed up one of my shirts. Normally, I would find this annoying.  But since I have only a limited amount of clothes ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7075/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7075/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:19:09 -0700 Manatee Madness Spring Hill, FL  to  Tallahassee, FL miles covered: 203 price of gas in FL:  $2.01 I went to the Homosassa Spring Wildlife State Park on my way to Tallahasse... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7064/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7064/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:40:51 -0800 Weeki Wachee Mermaids I have always wanted to see the mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs. It's been open since 1947.  I do not think a whole lot has changed since 1947, but it was not as archaic as I thought it would be. And since I a big fan of kitsch, i... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7053/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7053/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:15:51 -0800 Manatee Viewing Center Naples, FL  to  Spring Hill, FL miles covered: 236 price of gas in FL:  $1.99 listening to:  The Best of Phyllis Diller <p&g... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7052/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7052/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:33:18 -0800 Crocodile Village Key West, FL  to  Naples, FLmiles covered: 270tolls: $5.50price of gas in Key Largo:  $1.99 &nbsp; I enjoyed the drive out... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7043/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7043/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:58:44 -0800 29 again I am glad to be celebrating my Birthday in Key West.  I walked around town more then went to Prana Spa.  It was a wonderfully relaxing afternoon.  I had a facial and scalp massage, then a deep tissue back massage.  Afterw... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7021/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7021/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:44:16 -0800 Exploring Key West I had a nice day walking around the south end of the island.  I had an amazing crepe at the Banana Cafe. Then I saw the Key West Lighthouse and Hemingway's Home.  For those of you that do not like cats, skip the next paragraph... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7019/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7019/ Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:25:35 -0800 Southern Most Point North Palm Beach, FL  to  Key West, FLmiles covered: 255tolls: $7.75 (yes, paid in quarters) price of gas in FL:  $1.99 listening to: The Red Tent by ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7018/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7018/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:00:36 -0800 Warm and Sunny Savannah, GA  to  North Palm Beach, FLmiles covered:452 (with lighthouse detour)price of gas in GA: $1.79price of gas in FL:  $1.96 number of men I sa... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7006/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7006/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:56:17 -0800 Georgia on my mind Chapel Hill, NC  to  Savannah, GAmiles covered: 328price of gas in NC: $2.02gross truck stop bathrooms encountered: 1 listening to: Mamma Mia movie soundtr... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7004/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7004/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:56:20 -0800 Off to NC Washington, DC  to  Chapel Hill, NCmiles covered: 271price of gas in VA: $1.72tasty lunch:  Waffle House I met up with Danielle at the Spotted Dog in ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7002/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/7002/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:27:58 -0800 Touring DC Today I visited three museums- National Museum of Women in the Arts, National Museum of American History and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.  I was disappointed in the recently reopened American History Mus... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/6980/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/6980/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:09:46 -0800 Start your engines! Norristown, PA  to  Washington, DCmiles covered: 143price of gas in DE: $1.89tolls: $6.00 (paid entirely in quarters)listening to: Til Death Do Us Part by ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/6979/ http://www.footstops.com/puddingprincess/blog/6979/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:32:33 -0800