Friday Check In: the problem with snow

 [yTravel_logo__250_x_72_.png] [ville-murals.jpg] Hi {NAME} Last week, I missed my Friday check in due to dealing with our COVID issues and a few inches of snow in Raleigh. [Even though it's so pretty,]( it does cause chaos in a city that is ill-equipped to handle its rare flurries. As we're newbie homeowners in a climate so unlike our native one that doesn't freeze over, this past week we learned that outdoor irrigation taps/faucets need to be winterized. Thanks to the freeze we had our one cracked. Yep made of stainless steal cracked by ice. It can really do that. That was an expensive lesson and I'm not sure how long it was spurting water out all over the house, but at least the city covers the cost of that water wastage. So yeah, pretty, but such a pain! I think we can move into summer now. And I think we can close the book on COVID. Except we have one last run of it. Savannah tested positive yesterday. She doesn't have one single symptom and is so sad to miss school and her basketball games this weekend. Oh well. It will all be over soon. Take care and have a great weekend. Caroline READING | WATCHING | FOLLOWING | LISTENING - Ozark So happy it's returned!! - Instant Hotel and Luxe Listings Sydney: enjoying a taste of home with these two shows. I do miss Australia and my funny, unique culture -  [SoFar Sounds:]( Helps you find live music performances in intimate venues in 325 cities around the world - [A step by step guide if you've been exposed to COVID or tested positive.]( - For those in NYC: My friend Hannah is launching her Women's Social Club chapter in New York in February. I am a member of the Raleigh chapter and it is brilliant. [See more here]( Here is ou[r podcast interview with her where she talks about it.]( - "To get to know a city used to mean exploring aimlessly, taking in the sights, sounds and smells, not knowing what’s around the corner, stopping to ask for directions. The unknown used to be fun. The journey of getting there was just as important as the destination itself." [Loved this piece written by Chuan Tsay]( a local friend of ours and owner of our favorite coffee shop in Raleigh. DREAMING | PLANNING | DOING - 🖊 Content creation: - [New Partnership with Allianz and Marriott]( (+hotel video review. Cool rooftop bar!) - [What To See And Do in Sacramento in a Day]( - [8 of the most beautiful places to see in Jasper National Park]( - [A Guide to the River Arts District, Asheville NC (Why, What, and How)]( - [Grandfather Mountain & Linville Falls: A Day Trip On The Blue Ridge Parkway]( - [Why visit the Outer Banks in the Winter]( - 📍 Currently in: Raleigh. Soaking up way too many hours of quarantine. 3 MOST POPULAR POSTS THIS WEEK I find it fascinating to see what posts are resonating with people this week on our blog. Some of these posts are years old but people still love them! It may give you new ideas and inspirations. - [How to spend a unique two days in Asheville]( - [21 Best places to visit in Florida]( - [5 Exciting Things to do on the Big Island of Hawaii]( Online version: If you are seeing this page and aren't part of our VIP email community list. [You can join here](. (It's free and fun!)   Caz @ytravelblog Y Travel Media [BirdSend](  This email was sent to you ({EMAIL}) because you opted in on our website and indicated you’d like to receive emails from us. If you no longer wish to receive such emails, please [unsubscribe here](. Please add cazcraig@ytravelblog.com to your address book to make sure you receive our emails. Our postal address: 150 Wrenn Drive #1714 Cary, NC 27511 [open]