World on Lockdown
So things continue to get more and more dire out there. Somehow, I still haven’t managed to spend a single evening kicking back…
Travel
Puzzles in a Pandemic
I have to admit, my first reaction to all the craziness about the epidemic was “Man, flights are getting cheap!” At the onset, Christina and I were excited about the month of April and the ability to take quick trips to places like San Diego and Myrtle Beach at record low prices.
Tampa Finale (Actually in Tampa)
Day 3 in Tampa… Also the only day spent in Tampa itself. We closed out our trip to Tampa with an action-packed day.
Tampa Two-Day
It’s a little misleading to call this a Tampa trip since day 2 was entirely south of Tampa, and day 1 was largely around Clearwater. But however you call it, we’re having a great time.
Exploring Tampa
It’s been a while since Christina and I have grabbed an impromptu flight to a new destination- the last time we flew anywhere was for our honeymoon in November. So this time around, we jumped into our trip with particular gusto.
Uphill Battles from Around the World
One of the things I love about escape rooms is needing to problem solve in a variety of circumstances. It adds a unique twist to the game and tests skills you never new you had. I’ve reflected a little on my handful of most unusual uphill battles from around the world, and I’ve rank-ordered the list below.
Puzzle for a Buck
Hunting deer isn’t something I’d previously thought of as a puzzle, but this season, I’ve started to see it a little bit differently.
Louisiana Blitz
I had heard legends of the escape rooms in Louisiana. The first mention I encountered was in St. Louis about three years ago. After solving an escape room with a pretty neat design, the owner mentioned that the only rooms cooler than his were in Louisiana.
Dallas, in a Nutshell
Escape room. Local attraction (Reunion Tower). Geocache. Forest preserve. Tex Mex. Barbecue. I’m just reaching the end of day 1 in Dallas and I’ve already packed in most of the necessities I was shooting for.
Southwest Wisconsin – A Midwest Treasure
Escape room? Check. Geocaches? Check. Regional attractions? Check. Looks like it was a typical three day weekend for Christina and me.