Tag Archives: travel

In the Footprints of Jesse James

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I have been traveling a lot across the Midwest and decided that I need to start breaking up the miles with small adventures. Today I happen to be in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Doing a little research, I decided to … Continue reading →

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Let the fun begin

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I’m still working on learning how to relax. Maybe I will add meditation to my to do list. I really want to know how, but it is kind of a chore for me. I managed to finally get my new … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge – Day 82: Showering with my Sink

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I flew to New York this week and stayed in a itty bitty boutique in Flushing called The One Boutique. The lobby is a bit misleading. It is quite fancy and impressive with it’s big decorative entry doors, couches full … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge – Day 80: Taking a Different Path

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I decided I had to explore the Albany Bulb a little more. Instead of taking the dirt tracks up top, I took the low path that was there only because the low tide was out. I went out as far … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge – Day 79: Sunrise at Albany Bulb

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I am not a morning person. Not even a little bit. I don’t often see a sunrise, and if I do it’s because I’m on a plane or on my way to the airport. This week was different. My work … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge – Day 78: Strangers who become friends

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I flew into San Francisco this week. I had one short meeting and then had the rest of the day to explore. I’m actually staying in Berkeley. I’ve never been to Berkeley so it’s a fun experience. Famished after a … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge – Day 77: Santa Anita Canyon

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

The starting place for this was the same as the hike for Hermit Falls a few days before. Instead of going down this time, I went up. It was a completely different experience. First off, the killer elevation was in … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge – Day 76: Thai Massage

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I was hoping to do another hike tonight, but decided with my stiff muscles maybe I should take it easy instead. I started getting a little stir crazy in my hotel room so I looked up massages on a whim. … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge – Day 74: Monrovia Canyon Park

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I am in Monrovia, CA this week for work. I was super excited to find there are a lot of trails in the area. I’m also kicking myself for not bringing my hydration vest.  When I arrived at my hotel … Continue reading →

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Who do you say you are?

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

On a recent vacation, I met a woman in a small roadside local artist gallery in a tourist town. She was the owner and greeted me when I came in. Her greeting quickly launched into a rehearsed speech about how … Continue reading →

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