This weekend we headed three hours west to Crystal River, where the spring-fed waters are a magnet for chilly manatees. Five or so companies have licenses to bring a limited number of people out to passively swim with the manatees in their wild habitat. It was an absolute dream come true for me to snorkel… Read More Birthday dreams come true
We squeezed a lot of living into our last two weeks in NYC. We had some incredible sights, sounds, food, drink, and experiences. We traveled several neighborhoods and sought out some of the remaining bucket list items of Peak Experiences. This final NYC post will probably have more detail than normal, but it feels right… Read More Late Post: Last two weeks in NYC
It’s crazy to feel that we are already half way through this trip. We’ve already done so much, seen so much, consumed so much. But we also have a whole lot to look forward to between now and when we head south (first to Philly; then to Florida). We have some of our favorite people… Read More Half way through NYC
We almost didn’t make this trip. Again. This was the third time we were attempting this trip. It was supposed to be for our 25th wedding anniversary, but covid had us cancel it the first time. Then, once things started opening up again, we tried to rebook it, but Japan was maintaining strict covid measures… Read More Japan, at last
We left the Badlands and made the long drive through farmlands to Chicago. We stayed in the Wicker Park neighborhood for a week, and became quite smitten with the city. The first time we were in Chicago was almost a decade ago, and then it was only for a long weekend. The city has only… Read More One Week in Chicago
From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, we were surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, geological wonders, and more wildlife than I’ve ever seen. I’m completely blown away by what Yellowstone offers its visitors. Sure, it’s a dangerous place. “Low-key terrifying,” to quote one friend. And my mom has been sure to keep me apprised of all… Read More A Weekend in Yellowstone
We left Tennessee and spent two full days driving. The first day landed us in Amarillo, Texas, in time for an excellent dinner of Tex Mex and a good night’s sleep. The second day brought us from Texas to Utah, passing through Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona. We passed stunning scenery, the likes of which… Read More Nomads heading west
Our last week in Buenos Aires was balanced with playing tourist and taking care of the normal things. Because my classes were over, I was able to spend a little more time on seeing some sights. I toured the Colón Theater and the Bella Arts Museum. I explored more neighborhoods including Chinatown and a revisit… Read More Week four in Buenos Aires
I’ve been mulling something over for a while. I think I’ve finally realized what I’m feeling, but I’m no closer to being able to explain it than I was when I first started experiencing the tugging in my heart. So I think I’ll pull on some threads here and see what I uncover. I am… Read More The heart wants what the heart wants
New Orleans continues to dazzle us with its simplicity and intensity. In all things, it seems, New Orleans strikes an impossible balance of relaxed and serious. Everywhere there is this incongruousness, this natural coexisting of opposites. I’d say tension, but it’s really the opposite of that. It’s an entwined vine woven through a wrought iron… Read More Here is why New Orleans is no good
Empty Nest Wanderings 