40 Before 40: Ride in a Hot Air Balloon

An experience of a lifetime. Ryan & I spent a Sunday evening enjoying the views of Louisville up in a hot air balloon; man's first mode of flying. Romantic and breathtaking all at the same time. The entire process from start to finish is mesmerizing. A very precise operation that takes one calm, cool, & collected. Learning the history of how the first ride took flight as well as the tradition of the champagne toast was icing on the cake.

 

40 Before 40: Visit One New Country

Barbados~ an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. Bridgetown, the capital, is a cruise-ship port with colonial buildings and Nidhe Israel, a synagogue founded in 1654. Around the island are beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison’s Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey. Local traditions include afternoon tea and cricket, the national sport.

Barbados is as charming as it is tropical. It was the perfect new country to visit, especially in the middle of January where winter blues it hard in our house. We were greeted by a sophisticated driver sporting a Rolls Royce {childhood memories rushing back} and then whisked away to our resort. Perfection at every turn. Romance all around us. The beach. The flavorful food. The music & entertainment. The company. 

A truly unforgettable week with my husband, visiting a new country & making memories to last a lifetime.