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You are here: Home / Weekend / A Virginia Beach

July 13, 2012

A Virginia Beach

To the left:

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To the right:

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And in front of me!

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Good thing the ocean was at the end of that drive or I don’t think I would have made it!! 3 hours turned into nearly 4 with all the terrible traffic in this area. And my gosh that TUNNEL was so scary! I’m claustrophobic and had to take several deep breaths when thinking about all the water above me. The first two hours of the drive were ok, but the last one had my stretching and aching all over. Parking was also rather chaotic, but I’m here!!!

The other girls are on the way – there are 5 of us sharing this suite! The baby and I are on that nice fold out sofa in the back – room for 2 : )

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I went to the gym for some lifting this morning and then stopped into the bakery, famished, to get a sandwich for the road.

Never go into a bakery with a huge sample board hungry!

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The Red White & Blue was hot from the oven and amazing! I had two small slices in less than 3 minutes.

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Pimento Cheese (a half thanks to the bread appetizer!) sandwich to go!

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Just ate up some peach for an arrival snack – and will probably dig into these almonds before too long. Dinner isn’t until 7pm!

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Our plans for the evening include drinks (for some

Sad smile this !
), dinner, and likely a Magic Mike showing so we’ll be out really late. I’m planning to post a recap tomorrow morning since it will probably be 3 hours past my bedtime by the time we get home : )

Wild times ahead!

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  1. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Have fun!! That Red White and Blue bread looks incredible…is that blueberries?

    Reply
  2. lynn @ the actor's diet says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    so want to be on the beach today…but for some reason the west coast isn’t where my heart is – it’s on the east coast!

    Reply
  3. Lindsey @ Pas de Deux says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    The drive to VA Beach is really terrible–there is ALWAYS traffic on 64! Have a fun night out with the girls 🙂

    Reply
  4. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Have a great time tonight! And that bread looks so good!

    Reply
  5. Blessing says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    That baby is going to love the beach when all is said and done LOL

    Reply
  6. Christine says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Welcome to Virginia Beach! If you arrived today, part of your traffic trouble was President Obama’s visit to the area (and, therefore, closure of major roadways causing crazy backups). Our tunnel is always a mess, though. Enjoy — should be a lovely beach weekend!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 13, 2012 at 5:06 pm

      Just heard!

      Reply
  7. Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I live on the beach and even I’m jealous of that gorgeous view!

    Reply
  8. Liz says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Hi Kath,
    Random Charlottesville quesiton for you in the event that you’re not yet busy with beach fun! I’m attending a training course for work in Charlottesville for two weeks (and am looking forward to grabbing a sandwich at Great Harvest!), but I’d also like to try to swim in the evenings. I’ve read on here that you’ve been swimming for fitness, have you used any of Charlottesville’s indoor public pools? I just wondered if you knew how crowded they typically are or have any recommendations regarding which ones might be good bets. Thanks for your help!
    Liz

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    • KathEats says

      July 13, 2012 at 5:06 pm

      The only pool I’ve been to is the one at ACAC, which is pretty nice. I think it’s $10 for visitors

      Reply
  9. Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicles says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    Enjoy your weekend with the girls! I hope you survive on the pool out sofa. They should give you the comfier bed, I think. Hopefully you packed all your pillows!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 13, 2012 at 5:05 pm

      I’m happy with it! More space 🙂

      Reply
      • Allison k says

        July 13, 2012 at 7:10 pm

        I slept on a hotel pullout when I was 25 weeks pregnant. It was so bad I paid for my own room the next night. Seriously…good luck. Try to get as many pillows as you can.

        Reply
        • KathEats says

          July 13, 2012 at 7:29 pm

          It’s only one night 🙂

          Reply
  10. Annette @FitnessPerks says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    Ohhh what a fun sounding weekend! Enjoy the night together!

    Reply
  11. Jeri says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    The President was here. SO the traffic was backed up all over. UGH! Even Va Beach Blvd was back up.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 13, 2012 at 5:05 pm

      Oohhhhhhhhhhh – that explains all the police!! I wondered if that might be the case!

      Reply
  12. Susan Atkins says

    July 13, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    If you’re gonna go see Magic Mike, go to Beach Movie Bistro off Laskin! It’s not nearly as crowded, they serve alcohol all throughout the movie (though not for you 🙁 just a wee bit longer), and it’s a very low-key vibe. Have fun!

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    • Susan Atkins says

      July 13, 2012 at 5:03 pm

      Also, if you need a quick food suggestion, Taste Unlimited is perfect for grab-and-go things for the road or beach. And an awesome girls-night-out/bachelorette-esque joint is Pacifica. It’s a tapas bar that is toooo good.

      Reply
      • KathEats says

        July 13, 2012 at 5:04 pm

        Taste!

        Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 13, 2012 at 5:04 pm

      Oh thanks!

      Reply
  13. Jeri says

    July 13, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    Maybe I’ll see you in the morning. I am walking the boardwalk from one end to the other. Like 6 miles or so total. Well if it doesn’t rain and not too hot

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 13, 2012 at 5:46 pm

      I emailed you!

      Reply
      • Jeri says

        July 13, 2012 at 6:34 pm

        I just saw. YGM!

        Reply
  14. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    July 13, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    Glad you made it safe and sound…and wow, those pics look gorgeous….enjoy!!!

    Reply
  15. j3nn says

    July 13, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Looks like the start of something fun!!!

    Reply
  16. Cait's Plate says

    July 13, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    I don’t blame you for digging into that red,white and blue bread right away – I wouldn’t have been able to resist either!

    Enjoy your night! Sounds like tons of fun 🙂

    Reply
  17. Danielle says

    July 13, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    OMG! No one is giving up a bed for you and bambino???? Have fun either way (you are an awesome friend for going while 32 weeks pregnant!) but my back aches FOR you!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 13, 2012 at 10:51 pm

      It was really fine – I promise! But they are insisting I sleep in the bed at this hour 🙂

      Reply
  18. Becky says

    July 13, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    The tunnel is ALWAYS backed up. I have never yet driven to VA beach and not spent some quality time on either side, waiting to get through it.

    Reply
  19. Randy says

    July 13, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Looks like perfect weather at the beach for you. Have fun at the party, soon you will be able to again enjoy some good things to drink. The things from the bakery look sooo good and they look so well prepared. By the way, I think you and Matt should entertain then notion of adopting Pumpkin; seems like he has settled in anyway. 🙂

    Reply
  20. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    July 13, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    That Red White & Blue bread looks so yummy! So does that peach! 😉

    Reply
  21. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Lovelys says

    July 13, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    Looks like you have an awesome view! And, do let us know how Magic Mike is… I’m still deciding whether or not to see it. 🙂

    Reply
  22. Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says

    July 13, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    How fun! Enjoy yourself! I always look forward to a girls weekend getaway!

    Reply
  23. Emma says

    July 13, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    Ahhhh I LOVE great harvest bread! There’s one a few blocks from where I live back home – if you ever are back you should try the cheddar garlic or apple scrapple (or both)! Have fun at the beach!

    Reply
  24. Laura @ She Eats Well says

    July 13, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    Um that bread, fresh out of the oven…looks simply divine!!!

    Reply
  25. Molly @ RDexposed says

    July 14, 2012 at 5:42 am

    I remember being fearful of that tunnel, too!

    Reply
  26. 5pky says

    July 14, 2012 at 11:04 am

    What kind of almonds are those?

    Reply
  27. [email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says

    July 14, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Lunch looks yummy! Have fun!

    Reply
  28. Angel7 says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    Beautiful views of the ocean!

    You have seen the ocean quite a bit this year. Do you normally frequent the beach each year — I recall you saying how much you love the beach?

    http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 16, 2012 at 12:44 pm

      It’s a sad year if I don’t make it for a week trip (like last year when we were busy with the bakery) but this year we did!

      Reply
  29. Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says

    July 18, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    That red, white, and blue looks gorgeous! Will other GH still be carrying that?

    Reply
  30. Sarah says

    July 22, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Hi,
    My name is Sarah and I’m with Dwellable. I was looking for blog posts about Virginia Beach to share on our site and I came across your post…If you’re open to it, drop me a line at Sarah(at)dwellable(dot)com.
    Hope to hear from you 🙂
    Sarah

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 22, 2012 at 8:22 pm

      you’re welcome to use it Sarah… thanks!

      Reply

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