The natural world invigorates the senses and feeds the soul (as long as it’s not too hot, cold, wet or […]
Where in the World Is Tasmania & Why Did We Visit?
After our first trip to Australia in 2005, Bill declared that, “If we ever go back to Australia, we should […]
Australia’s ‘Wildlife Is Weird & Wonderful’
But you knew that already, right? Kangaroos, koalas, wombats and Tasmanian devils, oh my! The quote in the title is […]
Canadian Maritimes: Finale & Fond Farewell
Anne of Green Gables! Alexander Graham Bell! UFOs! Reversing Rapids! More hiking and fun photos! If you want to catch […]
Canadian Maritimes: Best of the Rest, Part II
They were everywhere in the Maritimes! At our hotels, on the hiking trails, in shops and restaurants, and even on […]
Canadian Maritimes: Best of the Rest, Part I
In my last post about our time in Halifax, Nova Scotia, I promised a photo gallery of highlights from the […]
Hello Canada! Great Times in the Maritimes
What’s not to like? Stunning scenery, friendly people, outstanding historical and cultural sites, live music and mouth-watering fresh seafood. Everywhere. […]
Buzzing Thru the Beehive State on the Way to Vegas
I love Utah! The view in the photo is from I-70 as it travels across the San Rafael Swell in […]
Wayward Women Celebrating Big Birthdays in Sedona
The birthday girls – Gini (my cousin) and yours truly – met up with our not-that-much-younger sisters (Janice and Karen) […]
Our Costa Rica Getaway – The Rest of the Story
Before moving on to our recent excursions in the Maritime Provinces of Canada (spoiler alert: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐), I want to finish […]
There’s Something Special about Monteverde
Perhaps it’s the mystical cloud forest or the cool and crisp mountain air. Maybe it’s the extra effort required to […]
A Volcano, A Waterfall and A Pair of Lost Shorts in La Fortuna
La Fortuna is a hot spot for tourists, and deservedly so. Two full days was not enough time! There’s much […]
Just Passing Through 