Weekend excursion to Rhinebeck 2/5 - 2/7

(Dusk in the woods near the winter house)

I had failed to post about this. But thanks to John (the Scotsman), I found the refuge I was seeking from New York. We went up to the winter house (below) in Rhinebeck, NY a comfortable 1 and a half hour train ride up north.
Upon our arrival, we had some drinks and caught up while watching "Rosemary's Baby," the Polanski film starring Mia Farrow.

The following day followed a scenic run through the woodland roads of upstate.
As well as an excursion through the town of Rhinebeck. Quaint shops, acclaimed Italian restaurants and a bookstore that overjoyed me. I picked up a copy of Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights," the graphic novel "Persepolis" and of course, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" (which I got to read aloud to you via skype). We also picked up groceries to so that I can cook dinner.

I think that if you become the bread-winner and I the homemaker, you'll be pleased with my culinary abilities:
An Onion, tomato, basil frittata served with roasted rosemary and thyme potatoes (that looks familiar doesn't it). Yum! This was after I spent the afternoon soaking in the hot tub, drinking wine while reading the last bit of "A Hundred Years of Solitude." That night we watched "Away We Go," a film which reminded me of us a bit and thus think you should watch.

It was a nice weekend of just relaxing, good company and writing... Prepping me for the reality that is known as New York.

There are more photos up on facebook.