Last week, Whitney went to the American Geriatrics Society Conference in Portland. I joined her on Thursday night and we spent the next three days wandering around. On Friday, I spent all morning at Powell’s Books and meandered around town waiting for her to finish the conference. That night, our friend and her sister joined … More Portland, Oregon
San Francisco is probably my favorite big city in the United States. I love the hilly streets, the fresh ocean breeze, and the cultural frenzy. Because my brother and his family lives in the Bay Area, I’ve visited numerous times. I’ve ate my weight in chocolate at the Ghirardelli Factory, visited the haunted halls of … More San Francisco, California
The Everglades is a pristine landscape that is mostly underappreciated. People tend to hate alligators and snakes. And I totally get it. I don’t exactly want to cuddle up next to these dangerous creatures, but they are vital members of the ecosystem. The wetlands have been markedly destroyed in Florida, as swamps are drained to … More Everglades National Park
On the fourth day of our Caribbean cruise, we explored the former Dutch colony of Curaçao. The architecture is quite reminiscent of neighborhoods along Amsterdam’s canals, but with a vibrant Caribbean flare. Pastel painted buildings line the waterways, and the colors continue to climb up the hillside as mansions wind up the streets. We spent … More 24 hours in Curaçao
As is common with cruises, passengers typically get a mere day in each port. We knew we wanted to dive at least once during our Caribbean cruise, so we sacrificed seeing the island of Aruba for witnessing its gorgeous seas. It is no surprise that diving is a conundrum for me. I am an overly … More 24 hours in Aruba
In the fall of 2017, we took our very first and likely last Caribbean cruise. We are the kind of people who have to try everything once, even if we know it isn’t exactly our cup of tea. Our cruise was the classic Caribbean booze cruise experience. I’m still glad that we went, but I … More 48 hours in the Dominican Republic
Oh, Delhi. What can I say of its iconic beauty but also its flagrant poverty? What do I remember more, the majestic Jama Masjid or the constant sense of unease while walking around the city as a woman? Honestly, I remember my apprehension and sense of disquiet more. After discussing our travels through India with … More Delhi, India
Carlsbad Caverns is located in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico. It is a great two for one regarding national parks with Guadalupe Mountains National Park next door! The caverns are most well known for a large limestone chamber called the Big Room, which is 4,000 feet long, 625 feet wide, and 255 feet high. … More Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Hiking the Narrows, Angels’ Landing. Need I say more? The answer is no. Zion National Park is a fan favorite of mostly everyone who has visited the five parks of Utah. And for good reason. We have visited twice, once as mostly a drive through during a road trip many years ago, and again as … More Zion National Park
The Painted Desert is a colorful area of badlands, made of stratified layers of siltstone, shale, and mudstone. The Painted Desert stretches from the Grand Canyon National Park to the Petrified Forest National Park, with a large portion lying within the Navajo Nation. Petrified Forest National Park is one of the more underwhelming national parks I’ve … More Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park