Thursday, February 11, 2010

Road Trip to Memphis on Valentine's Day


I have written in my previous post that we might skip going out of town for Valentine's Day this year, but that plan has changed. I thought since we just came back from a long vacation in the Philippines, that we could just stay at home and wouldn't take vacations until probably in the summer, but Jeff insisted on taking me to Memphis, Tennessee for a Valentine weekend getaway. You see, since I moved here in the U.S., we take weekend trips to celebrate Valentine's Day. On our first VDay together which was in 2008, we went to St. Louis, Missouri. It was my first time to see The Gateway Arch. I was blown away. It was an amazing piece of architecture. Despite our fear of heights, we managed to climb to the highest part of the arch but we rode on trams going up of course. It was a fun experience. My favorite part in every vacation is the picture taking, of course. Have I told you yet that I'm a camera addict? Well, now you know, lol! You can actually view our photos here.

In 2009, our Valentine's Day destination was Hot Springs, Arkansas. It's not outside Arkansas but it was one of the state's tourist destination. We had fun. It was very laid-back. I enjoyed the strolls to the park. I thought their all-natural thermal water soaking pool was awesome. I've never seen anything like that. It was truly a memorable date for us. Now, for this year, as I've mentioned above, we're heading to Memphis. I don't know what to expect. I did a hasty travel planning just yesterday. Nothing fancy, just planning ahead which spots to hit, restaurants to dine in, and good views to take pictures of while we're already in the city. It's going to be a long 4-hour drive, I'm not gonna be the one driving so that's alright, right? I'll just have to bring my DS Lite and IPod. So childish! I don't care, it keeps me entertained while I'm on long road trips like this. I'm actually looking forward to this trip! Oh yeah, by the way, we're leaving tomorrow morning and we won't be back until Tuesday next week. I might not bring my laptop but I'm not sure yet. Anyway, I promise I'll visit and read your blogs as soon as I get back. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

12 replies:

Ameena said...

Have a fabulous trip Jenn! Happy Valentine's Day. Good luck with the Indian restaurant and let me know how it goes!

LODS said...

have fun and himu baby dayon,hehehehe

Dean and Lee Schroeder said...

that is so nice Jenn. i miss going to Memphis and eat their BBQ ribs which is so sarap and juicy. catfish is good too! have fun on valentines day

tx sweetie said...

wow ka nindot ug plano sa VD oi... kung akoy e road trip dili jud ko mag 2x2 kay ampay kau naku na trabahoa galing lang akong bana tapulz drive... drive gud ni siya kada adlaw mao cguro..enjoy sa VD together Jen..

joy said...

have a happy trip jenn!

Bchai said...

Have a safe and wonderful trip with the hubby. You're gonna have an awesome time in Memphis, so take plenty of pictures! ;)

meretrisha said...

take care, love birds!

""rarejonRez"" said...

have fun Jenn and keep loving! ;-)

Storm, The Psychotic Housewife said...

Have fun! My husband always drives, so I play with my DS and iPod too! :)

bingkee said...

Happy trip Jenn, and enjoy the most of your "honeymoon stage"...Happy VAlentine's day!

Relationships said...

Happy Valentines Day & I hope you have the most romantic getaway ~

Lainy said...

Hala! Ka-nice! Honeymoon! Hehehehe!