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optometrist but...
Mostly interested in food, alcohol, travel & nature
📍 New York
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Usually we turn Thanksgiving week into a vacation

Usually we turn Thanksgiving week into a vacation and travel. This year, we stayed home and celebrated with a few close friends with good food, drinks, and some karaoke. Duck confit, fresh (HUGE) raw oysters, salmon roe, green beans casserole, and some good whiskey. Given where the state of the country is, we have plenty to be thankful for.
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#thanksgiving #thankful #newyorkstate #newyorkstateofmind #newyorkstrong #covidsafe #covidtimes #duckconfit #oysters #freshoysters #rawoysters #salmonroe #thanksgivingdinner

We've been driving along the Palisades Parkway for

We've been driving along the Palisades Parkway for years and never knew there was a gem of a seafood restaurant in Pomona. It's the typical northeast seafood restaurant and very reasonably priced. Dozen fresh oysters for $15, TWO lobster rolls for $20, and lobster bisque full off lobster pieces for just $5. Everything tasted delicious and it will be our usual stop from now on. There are many things on the menu that we want to try 😋
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#seafood #lobster #lobsterroll #seafoodlovers #palisades #nyfoodie #seafoodlover #supportsmallbusiness #localrestaurant #supportlocalrestaurants #covidsafe #supportsmallbusinesses #ilovenewyork #iloveny #newyorktravel #newyorkstateofmind #newyorklife #newyorkfood #lobsterrolls #empirestateofmind

East Village ❤ . . #eastvillage #eastvillagenyc

East Village ❤
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#eastvillage #eastvillagenyc #nyc #nycmurals #notoriousrbg #rbg #rbgquotes #newyorkcity #ilovenyc #murals #streetart #whatisawinnyc #manhattan

We couldn't help but celebrate this whole weekend.

We couldn't help but celebrate this whole weekend. And it's best when you get to do it with the people who helped you through the last 4 years of fascism
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#americaovertrump #americawon #bidenharris #bidenharris2020 #newyork #newyorkstateofmind #newyorkcity

Drinking started soon after this moment 🍾🥂

Drinking started soon after this moment 🍾🥂

I cannot tell you how unbelievably happy this make

I cannot tell you how unbelievably happy this makes me! America, especially PA, chose love over hate and white supremacy, unity over discourse and division, anti-racism over bigotry and xenophobia, science over drinking bleach. In short, we chose America over Trump
#americaovertrump #americawon #letsgojoe #joebiden #presidentelect #presidentbiden #bidenharris

Save this list in case you need to use it. . . #v

Save this list in case you need to use it.
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#vote2020 #voteinperson #voteinperson2020 #votejoebiden #votebidenharris2020 #voteblue2020 #votevotevote #whenwevote #voteforchange #votelikeyourlifedependsonit #VoteNYC #vote #votehimout #VoteNYC

Last weekend in the Hudson valley . . . #hudsonval

Last weekend in the Hudson valley
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#hudsonvalleyny #hudsonvalley #hudsonny #fallvibes #fallcolors #fall2020 #fallfoliage #leafpeeping #leafpeepers #ilovefall #ilovenewyork #newyork #newyorkarea #newyorkstateofmind #roadtrip2020 #roadtrip #beautifuldestinations #newyorktravel #upstateny #upstatenewyork #outdoors #outdooradventures

Fall in the northeast is absolutely magical and I

Fall in the northeast is absolutely magical and I love it. That slight chill in the air, the leaves changing colors, roasted chestnuts, and a cup of hot chocolate makes me feel warm and fuzzy even in these dark times.
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#fallvibes #fallcolors #fall2020 #ilovefall #iloveny #autumn #autumnvibes🍁 #autumnvibes #autumncolors #autumnleaves #leaveschanging #leafpeeping #leafpeepers #ilovenewyork #newyork #newyorkstateofmind #newyorkarea #hudsonvalleyny #hudsonvalley #socialdistancing #socialdistancing2020 #roadtrip #roadtrip2020 #discoveramerica #upstatenewyork #ulstercountyny

Last weekend was all about fish and chicken cooked

Last weekend was all about fish and chicken cooked over campfire. Everything tastes so good when it's cooked over campfire. Who needs red meat when you can have fish 🐠
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#camping #campinglife #campfire #campfirecooking #sohicampground #accordny #accordnewyork #hudsonvalleyny #hudsonny #hudsonvalley #ulstercountyny #ulstercounty #newyork #newyorkstateofmind #getoutside #exploreoutdoors

This is how I maintain my insanity during these cr

This is how I maintain my insanity during these crazy times. This isn't even peak fall but it's so peaceful. It almost feels magical, especially in 2020.
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#ilovefall #nylovesfall #fallvibes #fallcolors #newyork #hudsonvalleyny #hudsonvalley #catskillsny #catskillsmountains #mohonkpreserve #ulstercounty #ulstercountyny #accordny #hudsonny #newyorkstateofmind #upstateny #upstatenewyork #sunset #fall2020 #staysafe #covidsafe #socialdistancing

I love fall! It's my favorite season and this year

I love fall! It's my favorite season and this year the colors are gorgeous. Last few years, fall came late and it wasn't as pretty. But this year, it's on time 😍
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#fallvibes #nylovesfall #ilovefall #iloveny #fallcolors #newyork #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyny #catskillsmountains #catskillsny #mohonkpreserve #beautiful #outdoors #nature #naturelovers #nys #newyorkstateofmind #exploreoutdoors

Beautiful view ❤

Beautiful view ❤

You'll be missed 😢 #notoriousrbg

You'll be missed 😢
#notoriousrbg

We'd planned on finally visiting Montauk this week

We'd planned on finally visiting Montauk this weekend. But the campsites near Montauk were all sold so we ended up staying along the Long Island Sound. Traffic from Wading River to Montauk on Saturday was bad so we just ended up exploring the northern part of the island. And of course lots of veggies roasted over campfire. Wildwood campsites was the first state park we've stated at. It was different than other campsites but mostly fun.
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#suffolkcounty #suffolkcountyrocks #camping #campinglife #campinghacks #campingfood #campfirecooking #cartent #discoverlongisland #longislandcamps #longislandsound #longislandcamping #longislandny #longislandnewyork #socialdistancing #staysafe #getoutside #stateparks #statepark

First time camping in Long Island and it's more fu

First time camping in Long Island and it's more fun than I expected. The state park campground is little bigger and more crowded than other private ones I've visited but it's still a very good site. Bathrooms are clean and there's a store that sells basics.
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#discoverlongisland #longislandsound #longislandny #longislandnewyork #longislandcamping #longislandcamps #wildwood #wildwoodstatepark #beach #ilovenewyork #iloveny #campinglife #camping #cartent #getoutside #getoutdoors #staysafe #socialdistancing #socialdistancing2020

Some of the best pics from this weekend. It was a

Some of the best pics from this weekend. It was a perfect blend of relaxing and hiking with close friends. And of course there was a lot of food and alcohol involved. This weekend marks the end of summer and it's been an unusual year to say the least.
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#hikingtrails #hikingadventures #getoutside #wildlife #wildlifephotography #frogs #socialdistancing #staysafe #covidsafe #hiking #outdooradventures #outdoors #outdoorphotography #getoutside #explore #exploremore #dltrail #delawareandlehightrail

Watching this fellow has been the highlight of my

Watching this fellow has been the highlight of my weekend so far. I hope I get to see him again tomorrow 😍
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#laborday #labordayweekend #wildlife #bear #outdoors #getoutside #staysafe #socialdistancing #socialdistancing2020 #hikingadventures #wildlifephotography #outdoorliving

The 5 locks walk in High Falls, NY was so beautifu

The 5 locks walk in High Falls, NY was so beautiful and empty which is perfect for social distancing. These locks were built almost 200 years ago and abandoned 120 years ago. How cool is that!!
After the walk, it was time for some delicious lobster roll ans New England clam chowder from High Falls Kitchenette Seafood Shack.
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#hudsonvalleyny #hudsonvalley #catskill #catskillmountains #catskillsny #catskills #nys #highfallsny #staysafe #socialdistancing #hikingadventures #hiking #covidsafe #hikingtrails #upstateny #upstatenewyork #newyorkstrong #newyorkstateofmind #5lockswalk #oldcanals #getoutside #lobsterroll #seafood #highfallskitchenette

One of the best "purchases" we've made this year i

One of the best "purchases" we've made this year is an annual membership to Mohonk Preserve. Only $60 a year gets me access to 9,000 acres of preserved land to hike all year round. And there are so many birds. Just the best 😍
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#mohonkpreserve #mohonkmountain #newyork #newyorkstate #newyorkstrong #newyorkstateofmind #ilovenewyork #nys #newyorkstate #upstateny #iloveny #hudsonvalleyny #hudsonny #hudsonvalley #staysafe #covidsafe #catskill #catskillmountains #catskills #birdwatching

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