Before starting off our day we ventured into town to purchase some eggs, cheese, tortillas, tomato, and milk at a local store right by our villa. All the items above (10 eggs, ½ pound of cheese, large package of tortillas, tomato and a half gallon of milk) was only 180 Pesos … so around $5.75 … More Playa de Muertos
Well Sunday morning started off later than I hoped as I woke up with a bad tummy ache. Normally I have a tummy of steel but this morning I was feeling a little gurgly. I thought I could drink it off with some water and walk it off – but as we sat done to … More Mexico 2 Rachel 1
With no alarm set I woke up around 9:45 with an indescribable feeling – I had absolutely nothing to do today and we were in Mexico!! I walked out to the patio and found Derek and we sat and drank water and just took in the fact we were in sunny Mexico in a beautiful … More Mexican Vacation: Adjustment Day
Having your alarm set for 3:00 AM is only OK when you are leaving for vacation!!! Our 3:00 AM wake up call was just enough time to get up, great ready, and grab a taxi to the airport (out of the house by 4:00 AM) arrival to the airport at 4:20 with a flight departing … More Mexican Vacation: Travel Day
Derek joined me after a work trip to explore Alaska. The best part, was Derek had never been to Alaska before so I got the honor of showing him around and sharing the places I had been and exploring together the places I have wanted to go for years. Once again I learned that I … More Alaska 2016
If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. – Michael Jordan Mt. St. Helen’s has … More Climbing Mt. St. Helen’s
In the mean time, check out the Travel Journal page to read more about our time in Ireland.
Tá sé am a rá godobye “It’s Time to Say Goodbye” – Last Day in Ireland at the Aran Islands Even through I have been back for a month, I have been delaying posting my final day as that would mean the vacation would officially be over. We had the most amazing weather on our final day … More Day 8: Aran Islands
Tá sé am a rá godobye “It’s Time to Say Goodbye” – Last Day in Ireland at the Aran Islands Even through I have been back for a month, I have been delaying posting my final day as that would mean the vacation would officially be over. We had the most amazing weather on our … More DAY 8 – Aran Islands
Ireland Day 7 – The Cliffs of Moher (and more!) The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland’s most visited natural attraction with a magical vista that captures the hearts of up to one million visitors every year. We did a different tour company for this tour and it was very different to have a guide who … More DAY 7 – The Cliffs of Moher
Postcards to Iowa 