My Super Woman Heels
You put high heels on and you change. ~ Manolo Blahnik
There is nothing charming about a woman who cannot walk in her shoes. ~ Manolo Blahnik
Oh the dilemma, the epic struggle of the modern woman…how to be comfortable & look sexy at the same time. This frustrating dichotomy rears its ugly head every time I have a special event, hot date night, or when I’m planning a European trip (where they judge you by your shoes). The wardrobe piece that seems to cause the most distress is the high heel. To me, it’s a good symbol of society’s conflicting expectations of womanhood. The perfect woman is supposed be both sex goddess & nurturing mother.
I don’t know about you, but it’s hard to be sexy in sneakers and it’s damn near impossible to put in a full day at home or office in stilettos. So what’s a girl to do?
Group Trip 2018
For those who may not know it, my cohort MaryR & I founded a group called the No. 1 Ladies Hiking Society in 2016. We’re now up to 399 members (just can’t seem to reach 400), & it’s time to plan a big group trip. But we’re an adventurous group, willing to explore ANYWHERE, so where to go…hmmm…
We could certainly go rogue & do all the planning ourselves, OR we could prevent more gray hairs from sprouting atop my head & opt for a company that provides guided group hikes. Guided trips are certainly more expensive but they provide a richer experience & are MUCH easier to plan. Since I’ve been researching options, I thought I’d share some of my favorites so far. Prices below are per person based on double occupancy (a single room will always cost extra) & airfare is NOT included, so keep this in mind if price is your determining factor. Trips are listed in order of my personal favorites:
Cooking & Hiking Vacations
Do you love cooking AND hiking? If so, here’s a great assortment of vacation options that combine these two passions.