A Brief Visit

The last time I was away from home (and Sam) for any length of time was about ten years ago. It was when I picked Rachael up from a theater program in Kentucky. 

The trip was an extended weekend packed with moving and a lot of driving. But I enjoyed being able to spend time with Rachael (naturally) and often think back on the trip with a great deal of fondness.

This past weekend I had the chance to go on a mini-vacation again - this time again spending time with Rachael. And this time, again, it was for an extended weekend - leaving on Saturday morning and coming back home late Monday evening.

Speaking only for myself, I had a great visit.

I enjoyed seeing places like the botanical gardens and walking around Prospect Park. I enjoyed eating dinner with Rachael and seeing where she works - and meeting many of the people I've heard so much about. I enjoyed visiting some of the shops and restaurants she goes to - a grocery store and a bagel place and a spice shop and more. 

I even enjoyed walking the streets and riding the subway (though admittedly, there is no way I would want to do it every day). 

All of these places are a part of her life and that by itself makes it important to me. But really, as I've said many times before, what made it matter was not so much where I was, but rather, who I was with.

It was hard to leave but I know, just like the trip to Louisville, I will think back on this trip often and with fondness, for many, many years to come.

Here are a few random photos...

 

 

 

Leaving Sam and Helaina at the train station.

Rachael and I

One of the many, many photos I took at the Botanical Gardens.

Another one of the many, many photos.

Rachael and friends.

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Walking the streets at night (AKA avoiding the landlord).

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View from the train on the long, sad ride home.