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January 15, 2021

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Jewel Cave National Monument

National Parks / South Dakota

Jewel Cave National Monument

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Cave bacon was probably the most interesting part of this cave.

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optometrist but...
Mostly interested in food, alcohol, travel & nature
📍 New York
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I got my shot! And it was over before I knew it. E

I got my shot! And it was over before I knew it. Even though I had to stand in 3 different lines, they moved faster than I expected. I'll be writing a more detailed thread about my experience on Twitter later today.
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#nycvaxchamp #vaccinesafetyadvocate #getthevaccinetoendcovid19 #vaccinatedagainstcovid19 #vaccined
#covidsafe #covidvacccine

It was cold and everything was frozen a few weeken

It was cold and everything was frozen a few weekends ago but we still spent over an hour walking around in nature. I observed the details of the ice surrounding all the branches and watching it melt. I stood at the edge of the lake that was still frozen, listening to the ice cracking with each small wave. I just walked around listening to the sound of nature. 2020 was chaotic but it forced a lot of us to slow down and take stock of what we have, appreciate all that we accomplished, the people who truly matter to us, and to spend some time alone.
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#newyorksbackyard #ulstercountyny #ulsternewyork #woodstockny #ashokanreservoir #frozen #winter #nature #solitude #iloveny #upstateny #socialdistancing2020 #winterhikes #getoutside #exploreoutdoor

These are the best moments of 2020. It's been a me

These are the best moments of 2020. It's been a memorable year for sure. I've learned a few new things like chopping wood with an axe, gardening, woodworking, and carving a pumpkin. We also spent a lot of time on zoom calls with friends and went on more camping trips than I ever thought I'd be comfortable with. I'm happy to say goodbye and good riddance to 2020
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#goodriddance2020 #newyearseve #newyorkstrong #newyorkstateofmind #goodfriends #survived2020 #newcar #camping #exploringnewthings

2020 has been an interesting year to say the least

2020 has been an interesting year to say the least. It's unlike anything any of us has ever experienced. These are some of the most memorable pictures I took this year.
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#newyork #newyorkcity #newyorkstrong #socialdistancing2020 #socialdistancing #2020 #goodriddance2020 #byedon #byedon2020 #bidenharris #presidentbiden #presidentelectjoebiden #midtown #midtownmanhattan #grandcentral #grandcentralterminal #ilovenewyor #whatisawinnyc #newyorkstateofmind #iloveny #whatisawonmywalk

OMG I love Woodstock, NY. Ulster County is my seco

OMG I love Woodstock, NY. Ulster County is my second favorite, followed by Manhattan. I definitely see myself buying a weekend home somewhere in Ulster County at some point in the future 😍
Also, Woodstock, NY is not actually where the famous 1969 concert took place. The music festival was held in Bethel, NY which is about 40 miles from woods, NY
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#stfudonny #ulstercountyny #ulstercounty #woodstove #woodstockny #merrychristmas #christmas2020 #covidsafe #covidchristmas #socialdistancing2020 #upstateny #iloveny #ilovenewyork #upstatenewyork #catskillsny #catskillsmountains

This tandoori chicken I marinated for over 12 hour

This tandoori chicken I marinated for over 12 hours turned out really well. The flavors were delicious. I impressed myself which is rare when it comes to cooking. Lol
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#tandoorichicken #tandoori #chicken #organicchicken #farmraisedchicken #farmchicken #indianfood #homemade #homecooking

Watching these Sandpiper run towards the water and

Watching these Sandpiper run towards the water and when the waves come close, they run away from the water was so much fun. These guys were adorable. Added perk of visiting the beach in December is there's no one around so social distancing is easy 😍
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#jerseyshore #beach #beachindecember #beachinwinter #socialdistancing2020 #socialdistancing #sandpiper #birdsofinstagram #birds #wildlife #jerseyshorebeaches #beachwalk #sandpipers

First real snow storm in almost 3 years. And it's

First real snow storm in almost 3 years. And it's just in time for Christmas. Last few years there's been very little snow and it melts almost immediately. Feels good to walk around in snow ❄ ☃️
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#snow #snowday #snowman #snowstormnyc #snowstorm2020 #snowstorms #snowstrom #winter #winterwonderland #winterishere #wintertime #winterinnewyork #winterinnyc #nycwinter #snowfall #nycsnow

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

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