I don’t know about you, but I am seriously hoping that the groundhog sees his shadow today. Or doesn’t see his shadow. Whichever one means winter is getting kicked to the curb. I love living in a part of the country that gets all the seasons, but I am ready for this particular one to be over!
What I could really use is a trip somewhere warmer and sunny. Unfortunately the Leer is undergoing repairs at present, so I will have make do with a virtual trip to sunny California. If you would like a getaway too, check out my friend Allison’s blog.
Allison and I were classmates in high school, lost track of each other after, and then got reconnected through the beauties of social media. Last year she and another of our former classmates (who was living in Hawaii at the time – lucky!) committed to raising $1800 and participating in an Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. This is major commitment, not just because $1800 is a bundle of cash, but because the walk itself is 39 miles long!
Allison was determined not to spend her training stuck on a treadmill so she made it her goal to get out and walk each and every street in her hometown of San Francisco, and she is taking pictures along the way. Her blog is full of her wry sense of humor and gorgeous pictures of SanFran like these:
You get to visit the famous sights of San Francisco…
…and some views you might not get as a tourist.
Allison also has a fascination with architecture, like I do, and gets some great shots of the fabulous buildings in San Francisco.
If you are local, or are planning an actual trip to SF, she also gives you the inside scoop on interesting shops and restaurants she encounters on her walks.
So, if you are need of a little virtual vacation to California, pop over to her blog, AllisonWalksSF, and become a follower. She is also working on monetizing her blog, and the proceeds will go towards her fundraising goal. If she’s got ads up on her site, click away! If you have the inclination and the means, I am sure she would really appreciate a donation to the cause too. You can donate by following the links on her sidebar. If you can’t, then just leave her a little comment love.
Groundhog shadow or no, I’m declaring winter officially ov-ah!
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