a digital scrapbook

I’m back from the cruise with my cousins! What a good trip! I’m starting to upload photos to Flickr and so far have Day 1 up; I think I’ll highlight the group shots here to start.

Day 1: Cruise Embarkation

All on board! Left to right: Frankie, Nikki, me, Jenny, Monty Jr., John, and Rodney

First dinner together, let the non-stop eating begin.

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Last weekend when I was in California with family, my cousin Jenny took us to the famous Griddle Cafe in LA. We didn’t see any famous people on this visit; but in truth, the pancakes are the real stars at this joint.

Upon arrival, just reading the menu had me practically hopping in my seat with excitement. The one I picked out was a coconut pancake with rolled oats, butterscotch chips, and pecans…

It was huge! I’ve never seen a pancake stack like this before, let alone filled with gourmet goodness. It was on.

“We can do this.”

…

Must keep eating…pancake…

Here’s John and I after being devastated by our unfinished, insanely delicious pancake stacks:

FAIL.

I don’t think I’ve ever been so dominated by a food before. Not only was I unable to finish half my stack, but I was upset I couldn’t fit any more pankeke goodness in me, my head was spinning, and it hurt to walk afterward.

In any case, a wonderful experience. I definitely plan to go again next time I’m in town (with Nikki!). Though next time I’ll probably agree to split a pancake with Jenny this time, as she had originally suggested.