Journal
Essays and trail journals by Leah LaRocco.
July 25, 2013
Today there was a very high chance of rain in the afternoon, so Ashley and I headed to Boulder to the Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory and took our tea-loving selves on their free tour. It was pretty great, but we were having major RMNP withdrawal so we quickly headed back Read More
July 24, 2013
Yesterday, Ashley and I took the Trail Ridge Road up the Rocky Mountains, and if we were astounded hiking the lake trails, it barely scratched the surface of what we felt yesterday being surrounded by the majesty of these mountains. I've never seen anything like this. We were on a Read More
July 23, 2013
I'm in Heaven. I mean, I might as well be because I'm so freaking high in the air. Altitude sickness is awful. When Ashley and I got to Estes Park, CO yesterday we felt sort of drunk and queasy and dizzy and headache-yick. But we woke up this morning and Read More
May 30, 2013
Tonight was officially the second night the Bruce Munro light exhibit was open at Cheekwood and we were dazzled. I brought Rob down there with me, we sprayed a healthy dose of bug spray on ourselves, and walked into a wonderland of light. This is only the second time this Read More
April 27, 2013
Ah, lovely Shelter Islandimpossibly beautiful, quiet, simple, quaint, and utterly peaceful. I've gotten into the habit of paying the $2 at the ferry terminal to walk on the ferry, hang over the edge of the boat, and turn my face to the sun like a dog with its head out Read More
April 27, 2013
Bailie Beach is my favorite "by the water" spot at home. I grew up down the road from this beach and have memories of fishing off the shore, climbing all the way to the end of the jetty, swimming out to the big rock, stepping on crabs (ew!), finding cash Read More
April 25, 2013
Even though I'm a North Fork girl, I absolutely love the Hamptons. They are beautiful in their small town simplicity and urban sophistication, and in the spring just before the official season begins, the locals enjoy the last sunny days before Montauk Highway is suffocated by city traffic. Today we Read More
April 23, 2013
I really enjoy traveling with other people because the experience is sometimes more fun when shared, but I couldn't resist a chance to visit the city by myself and see some girlfriends. There is now a direct Boltbus from the Riverhead Hilton Garden Inn that only costs $12 each way, Read More
March 14, 2013
This past weekend I went to Dallas to spend some time with two of my best friends in the world. We met our first week of college, lived together for a few years, and have faithfully kept in touch ever since. Dallas is an interesting place. It's a conglomeration of Read More
September 28, 2012
The past week I was on Long Island for a much needed getaway from all things work and house related. Rob came with since he needed a break as well. There was a lot going on. The annual Maritime Festival in Greenport was fun, and a Coast Guard Read More
July 16, 2012
Working on the house has been an enjoyable task, but an exhausting one at that. After mom and dad came to visit and help with more house repairs, I headed home to Long Island for a much needed vacation to see friends, walk on the beach, and decompress. July is Read More