Hello! Hope you’re well. We are on holiday in the USA; if you follow me on Instagram you’ll know this already😊. The photo is of Yosemite Valley, California which has been added to my Favourite Places Of All Time list. I saw monarch butterflies here – in Cook’s Meadow – which was so thrilling. The rest of my family walked off and left me as I tried (unsuccessfully) to get a good photo of one with its wings open! I am the archetypal Embarrassing Mother.
We’ve been overwhelmed by all the new experiences and wonderful sights we’ve seen. It’ll take a while for it all to sink in.. Of course, there have been the usual irritations, usually in the car during long drives – same bickering, different scenery! Â Six more days to go, though, and we’ll be back home, so we are trying to enjoy every second. I’ll tell you more next time (a few highlights only, don’t worry!). In the meantime, have a good week.
Sam x
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I’ve been following your usa road trip via ig. How fantastic to have the opportunity. I would really love to pick your brains about it all; it’s something Marc and I would love to do with the boys. Enjoy the rest of your adventure!
(I saw Monarchs in Central Park last year. I understand your joy. And I couldn’t get a decent shot, so look forward to yours!).
Leanne xx
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Oh that looks fabulous. I think I have that same shot as the ‘desktop’ on my screen. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
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Sounds like an amazing experience. I’m looking to hearing more about it.
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Sounds like an amazing experience. I’m looking forward to hearing more about it.
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Fabulous! Enjoy your holiday.
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Good to see you Sam, loving your adventures on Insta x
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What an amazing holiday. I’m looking forward to your posts once you return. B x
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I’m so glad you’re having a good trip. I know you were a bit nervous before you went. Yosemite is one of my favorite places in the world.
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I’ve really enjoyed following your journey on IG and I look forward to reading more about it. I visited Yosemite about 20 years ago with my family and loved it, and your photo captures the extreme scale and beauty of it so well. Enjoy the next few days and safe travels home. x
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Carry on being an embarrassing Mother, they will become embarrassing parents in the future. Enjoy your holiday.
Quote my daughter ‘liked’ on Facebook: “My daughter is becoming more like me, worryingly I am becoming more like my Mother”
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That scenery looks amazing Sam you must all be having a fantastic time. Sarah x
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What an fabulous experience, it looks amazing and you got to see monarch butterflies- wonderful. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
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What glorious scenery. And fab about the Monarchs! Xx
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Gorgeous photo – I don’t follow instagram so now I feel I am missing out. But I have one question: did you get to have some real bagels while in NYC? Or a corned beef sandwich at Katz’s deli?
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We had delicious bagels at Russ & Daughters but didn’t make it to Katz’s. Next time!
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Try the corned beef sandwich and a potato knish!
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