Travel

Wisconsin Fall

A beautiful weekend at Pattison State Park. 55 degrees, northwoods, peaked leaves, crisp air, long hikes, rushing waterfalls, wood fire pizza, Wisconsin beauty. A perfect day as a tribe of three.

California Camping

LAX, dear friends, table mountain, luggable loo, oxygen fires, Angeles National Park, wool socks, 40 degrees, hobo dinners, Mumford & Sons, hot coffee, morning hike, fresh air, Big Horn Mine, inspiration point, sunset view, sugar pines, emopods for life, weekend away, blessed.

Pattison State Park

October retreat, with my love, 1.5 mile hike to campsite. waterfalls rushing, crisp fall air, Northern Wisconsin pace, flannel shirts, hot fire, fall colors, instant coffee, deck of cards, a forever favorite, returning soon!

Roots

West Coast of Ireland 2006 May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. And rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. −Irish Blessing

Aloha! Kauai

Kauai, Hawaii. An absolutely heavenly island. We snorkeled, we swam, we baked in the sun, we went to the market and we drank lots of wine. We celebrated as a family because big celebrations were in order. Mom and Dad retired after 37 years in the workforce! This will be a trip we remember for a lifetime.

Switzerland Skiing

Swiss alps, Blue skies, Fondue, Racelette, Apres ski, Fresh powder, Kasespatzli, Night sledding, Mountain air. Early morning train. 10 days to remember with my swiss sister. The mountains are calling and I must go. - John Muir  

Lake Como, Italy

Winterthur, Luganom, Menaggio, Chic & Freak, Peach Torte, Italian Coffee, Cold, Very Cold, Nibs, Nobs, Wine, More Wine, Indoor Camping, Beef Jerky, Sunsets, George Clooney, Costello's, HBD, Pancake Feast, Carnival.      

New Zealand: Part Two

January 8, 2010 was a great day! Gina and Ali made it home safe and Carolyn arrived to New Zealand without a hitch. It was tough to say goodbye to my travel mates (including Sunny, our jewel of a rental) but when I spotted Carolyn at the Picton Terminal, I instantly was reassured that the second chapter of this Kiwi adventure was going to be just as wonderful as the first. After exchanging a much anticipated hug, Carolyn and I…