Roadtrip Meetup With Wanda Kubat-Nerdin

"Happiness is meeting an old friend for the first time."

I returned from a 3-week road trip on Monday and I am waaaay behind on sharing my fun meet-up experiences. I did write about meeting up with John Boles in Kuna, Idaho (Boise area). That was fun because John had just done an amazing job of working with some special friends I had referred to him.

My next opportunity for a meet-up was on my way through St. George, Utah where Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! and I arranged to meet for lunch.  What a treat that was!

When Wanda walked into the restaurant she came bearing a wonderful golf-themed gift basket packed in a box that said: "Golf is a fore letter word".  There were golf balls, tees, tea towels, a seriously amazing smelling caramel candle, and all kinds of tasty goodies.  I shared a lot with my friends along the way during the trip and still have some left!  Thanks Wanda!

Wanda and I met at the Italian Restaurant Cappeletties in St. George.  Wanda recommended the empanadas. Since I love empanadas and hadn't had good ones since I was in Argentina, I ordered them.  These empanadas were awesome... honestly as good or better than the ones I enjoyed so much in Argentina.

Wanda and I discovered we have quite a bit in common, including a love for the game of golf. Besides golf, we talked about a whole myriad of subjects ranging from the serious to fun. I love how her eyes absolutely sparkled when she talked about her husband, children, and grandchildren.  I'm sure we could have talked a few more hours had time permitted. 

St. George has always been one of my favorite areas because it is so beautiful. I will definitely be stopping to see Wanda again next time I travel through St. George. Hopefully, we can enjoy a game of golf together and maybe even some more empanadas at Cappeletties. 

Getting together with Wanda was definitely like meeting an old friend for the first time.