vaca? kinda!

For the past couple years, I have only left town because of work. We all know that work trips are not the same as vacations - hello, you're working! However, since I have been unable to fund my own travel, I have enjoyed taking advantage of the fabulous places I have visited for work.

In 2008 I was very lucky to visit Cairo, Egypt for a conference and threw together all my pennies to stay an extra week and do a cruise down the Nile. I shouldn't say I threw my pennies together... because really, I charged it. Heck - every time I pay down that bill, it still feels worth it.

Last year I was lucky enough to travel to Nashville to exhibit and meet awesome teachers at a service-learning conference. We made great use of our time off in the evenings, soaking in as much of Nashville as we could find time for and afford!

I am lucky again to be leaving for San Jose, CA on Tuesday! Kristine and I will again be exhibiting at the same conference and then taking one night for ourselves in San Francisco! I would love to hear about good food and good sites anyone has to suggest - we will have minimal time and funds, but we are both go-getters when it comes to taking advantage of our time in a new city.

Last year in Nashville