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January 22, 2018July 27, 2019

In the greatest city in the world!

North America United States

After waiting with our tickets in our hands for ten long months, Hamilton weekend finally arrived! A January weekend with sunshine and spring temps for our full three-day visit? We’ll…

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June 28, 2017August 3, 2019

Stepping into a painting

Europe France

We headed away from Paris for the day to spend some time strolling through Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny. Riotous explosions of flowers everywhere – so meticulously tended and…

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June 27, 2017July 27, 2019

A perfect day in Ghent (AM)

Belgium Europe

We took a detour from our France journey to make a side trip to Belgium – if you have a chance to squeeze in another country, I always say take…

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June 27, 2017July 27, 2019

A perfect day in Ghent (PM)

Belgium Europe

After lunch, we headed for a tour of Gravensteen Castle – and captured one of my favorite pictures ever of Darling Daughter. I particularly enjoyed shooting my ‘keyhole’ series: Some…

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April 18, 2016August 3, 2019

A chance to give back

Costa Rica North America

Today’s Costa Rica adventure: touring and volunteering at Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center. Absolutely amazing – learned so much and also got to spend time caring for the animals. Heaven!…

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June 29, 2015August 4, 2019

The thrill of Il Palio Siena

Europe Italy

One of the best instances of travel serendipity I’ve experienced was being in Siena in Tuscsany when they were running the Palio. The Palio is a traditional bareback horse race…

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October 2, 1995August 3, 2019

Castle views in Columbia

Columbia South America

OK, so technically I have stepped foot in South America. For one day. In 1995. Still counts as a visit to the continent, but as you’ll see from the content…

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October 1, 1995August 3, 2019

Squeezing through the Panama Canal

North America Panama

‘We’re really going to fit through there?’ – that’s what was on the mind of every passenger aboard the ship. This was back in 1995 – not an iPad, iPhone…

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September 24, 1989August 4, 2019

Grateful for a sacred opportunity

Australia

Back in 1989, I spent a semester abroad in Australia at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. I have no idea how my parents scraped the funds together…

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I've always loved to travel - cherishing that feeling of the world seeming both bigger and smaller after each trip. Now I'm finally realizing my goal of starting a travel blog to share my experiences - check back often as I work on writing up trips from years past!

‘Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?’ – Mary Oliver

‘Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.’ – Mark Twain

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