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While several articles about this trip are to come, I wanted to take a moment and mention a few things I’ve noticed since I’ve been here. While gun paraphernalia is a common souvenir in the shops I’ve visited, I’ve not seen many gun stores yet. I’ve seen at-least 4 shoe hospitals as I drive through Texas Hill Country. I’ve heard both of these artists at-least 4 times each day while cruising, and country superstars like Faith Hill just once.

While gluten-free is always a must since I’m allergic, I’ve had phases of vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian. While some of their taco plates default to a flour tortilla, I love that Rubio’s is always willing to substitute to make the order how you need it. When the American Heart Association (AHA) published its report that two servings of fish per week could significantly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, Ralph Rubio, co-founder of Rubio’s, knew his restaurants could help change guests’ lives for the better. ” Research has shown that the anti-inflammatory influence of omega-3s may reduce the risk of congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, ischemic stroke and sudden cardiac death, especially when seafood replaces the intake of less healthy foods.

The day was off to a good start when GPS said it’d take 90 minutes to get to Santa Barbara. As I arrived in Santa Barbara, I had a bit of time to enjoy the city before heading to the Ritz Carlton Bacara resort to have an afternoon at World of Pinot. In Santa Barbara’s case, the annual World of Pinot weekend was calling my name. A landmark to Santa Barbara, The Ritz Carlton Bacara lays on the beach in nearby Gaviota.

It’s no secret 2018 was the year I fell in-love with the Pacific Northwest. With trips to both Washington and Oregon, I at last experienced beloved cities like Seattle and Portland