Sorry Kids.  Got a bit distracted this week on all fronts.  My mom arrived on Tuesday (YAY!) and Hubster whisked me away for a romantic weekend on Thursday, so the blog kinda went to the wayside.  Anyway, have a few new discoveries to share with you...

I. What to watch...

First up is a British TV show called Broadchurch, which just finished airing on BBC America here in the US.  FANFRIGGINGTASTIC!!!!  It stars the wonderful David Tennant (who is also a previous Doctor on Doctor Who) and Olivia Colman as investigative detectives (isn't that a bit redundant?). The show is set in a small town on the Dorset coast.  In the first episode, a young boy's body is discovered on the beach.  It just takes off from there.  Edge of your seat stuff, folks, they keep you guessing until the very end.  That said, I did figure out whodunnit by the beginning of the last episode.

Bill and I started watching it yesterday, and finished watching ALL EIGHT EPISODES yesterday.  So well done.  I'm a Britophile anyway (my word), so I love anything and everything British, with the exception of their food. Haha.  Even if I wasn't, I would dig this.

Found a trailer on YouTube...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6U7XDxsNPk

In fact, all eight episodes are available to watch on YouTube.  Did I mention? Fantastic...


II.  Where to sleep...



Next up is a bed and breakfast in Flagler Beach, Florida (from where I am currently blogging).  Bill brought me here for three nights and four days, and I just want to stay for a month.  He is so amazing...I walked into our 'villa' and discovered fresh flowers, a jacuzzi tub covered in rose petals and candles, chocolate-covered strawberries, and a case of wine/champagne (complete with my favorite..Veuve Cliquot) with which to enjoy my surroundings.  We are on the beach, and there is a private segment of the beach that belongs to the B&B.  If you're looking for a perfect getaway, look no further.  They are actually featured in bedandbreakfast.com's Top Ten Romantic Inns for 2013.

Here is the blurb from the website...
"Get swept away with romance and relaxation at this oceanfront B&B only 30 miles from St. Augustine. The inn has its private beach, where you can take a sunset stroll or have an afternoon picnic with a basket of eats and treats created by the inn. As a guest, you get free use of bikes, beach chairs, and beach umbrellas. Every guest room features private entries, ocean views, romantic bathtubs for two, and cozy fireplaces. Buy a bottle of your favorite drink at the inn’s wine shop and watch the sunset from your private patio. Take a moonlight swim in the swimming pool or hot tub. Indulge in a couples massage under the stars or facial side-by-side, followed by a healthy spa lunch. If you’re ready to get hitched, have a beautiful wedding or elopement ceremony on the beach. The inn offers a variety of romantic packages that include goodies such as rose petals and candles lit around your tub with soft music playing in the background upon arrival, champagne on ice, and chocolate-covered strawberries."

The reviews on Trip Advisor pretty much tell you everything you need to know.  We will definitely be back.

III.  Where to Eat

Since I'm recommending some fabulous accomodations, I will go one step further and tell you where to eat while you are here.  Maggie's European Bakery and Cafe.  OMG!!!  From the pumkin-spiced latte to the amazing waffles topped with bacon to the Florentine Benedict to the bakery case chock full of evil goodies, you cannot go wrong.  It's located in a funny little purple building, and you would miss it if you blink, but inside await countless goodies, friendly service, and an all-around great atmosphere, including an ocean view.  Not to be missed.

Again, the reviews on Trip Advisor sum it up perfectly.