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A Spontaneous Sunday in Montauk

February 24, 2016

This past weekend, I trekked out to Long Island for a spontaneous getaway with some good friends. The weather forecast was supposed to be great and uncharacteristically warm for February (60 degrees) - unlike last weekend - so we took full advantage and drove out to Montauk on Sunday! I had been there before - a couple summers back - but had never been during the off season. It was such a last minute plan - but I'm so glad that we made it happen!

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In wanderlust Tags Montauk, Long Island, NY, Camp Hero State Park

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#williamsburg #joyspotting #junkjournal #charmbar #nyccafe the chaotic camera roll chronicles of how that giant smiley face balloon ended up @inthecraftnook 🙃🎈

@bigntoasty had the idea to pick up a balloon from @villagepartystore en route to @oldfriendphotobooth. the allen st location’s line was aro breakfast with the biggest bird on the block 🐦🥯🏙️

stopped at @russanddaughters to grab a bagel omw to @nychighline to bid farewell to “dinosaur” on saturday 🥲 such a fun experience walking up to it on 10th ave, and sitting with it to one of the first 70 & sunny days after the longest winter called for a beach day 🌞🐚💦

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