Fun Twist and Turn

I mentioned (I think) that hubby and I are looking for a second home in Asheville, NC.  He's wanted a "vacation" home for years and I said 'no' because there wasn't a location that interested us both that fit a HUGE list of criteria.  Easily drivable, not on a lake, not at the ocean, something different than we have now, fun destination, sleep our kids comfortably, dog friendly, etc.

We landed on Asheville -- love it each time we visit.  We have a trip planned in June to do some scouting with eyes out for vacation living.

Of course, we found the "perfect" house.  Tomorrow we're heading up for a day trip to see it.  Not sure if it will actually be The One, but a day trip will be fun.  It checks every box on paper except TIMING -- we thought fall of 2021 or 2022.  Of course, pictures tell a different story so who knows.  Dogs are coming with us.

This feels fun, a little wild (for us) and the start of an adventure.  I want a little more adventure in my life.

In other news, I made eggplant soup from the new Mediterranean cookbook.  Wow.  Delicious.  It's another partially blended soup.  Dark roasted eggplant, raisins, lemon, cilantro and some interesting spices.  Soup base with veggies (onion and tomato).  Top with roasted almond slivers.  

Today is sea bass with a citrus salad -- mix of oranges and grapefruit.

Today is also my first LIVE Peloton ride.  I'm curious if that offers anything more interesting than a replay ride.  I know people like to "ride the leaderboard" and ride with groups, but since I don't do either right now, I'm not sure live makes any difference.  I qualified for the free Century shirt -- 100 rides.  I need to order it today.  

The rest of today is getting ready for the road trip tomorrow.  Food prep, dog prep, car prep, etc.  Fingers crossed for a fun day.

Stay well.  Later gators.