Tomorrow morning Spence and I will be leaving to go on our first road trip as a married couple! We are going to San Francisco and then Carlsbad/San Diego. Spencer has never been to San Fran or San Diego so I am super excited to take him around both of these cities. I am in love with both of these cities so this will sure be an adventure.Originally we wanted to do a whole "west coast tour" where we started in Seattle and made our way down to San Diego. I've always wanted to make that trip, but we only have a week and want to make the best of our time! We are actually excited to drive all the way there because we just got two free audiobooks for our drive (thanks to a free trial membership at Audible.com), Ender's Shadow and Ender in Exile, two books that are a part of Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game Series. We will keep you posted on whether or not we would recommend them. We both love Ender's Game though and are excited to listen to these two books!
Of course, I had to wake up with a HORRIBLE cold yesterday so getting everything done before the trip has not been fun. Spence has been studying like a crazy person in order to take his finals today. This trip couldn't come at a better time for us and will give us a much needed rest before our crazy school starts up again. We will be sure to post pictures of our "adventure in the golden state."
Have a wonderful trip! Be safe! And btw, Spencer has been to San Diego a couple of times - as a boy. I have photos to prove it....but in fairness, he was quite little. Enjoy SF - my fave city in the USA ... hit Pier 39 (crepes, chowder, and sea lions). Fisherman's Wharf (chowder and Boudin bread). Union Square (love the Nord's there!). Ride the cable car. Ghirredelli for a sundae. View the GG bridge, drive over to Sausalito if you can (and look back). Alcatraz! Either way, just explore and have fun ... the charm of the city will sweep you right up! Love it! Be safe and have a great vacay! You both deserve it!
ReplyDeleteI am super curious about Ender's exile? I love Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow, but somehow completely forgot about Ender's exile... plus I am in need of a few good audio books for a long road trip coming up!
ReplyDeleteWell Courtney, my husband and I both enjoyed it but it wasn't our favorite Ender series book. It was fun to listen to the story that happens between Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead, but it wasn't as exciting as the others we have read. Still a fun read though if you love Ender! If you are looking for a good audio book, my sister just listened to Bossy Pants by Tina Fey and said it was hilarious.
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