Last Thursday we celebrated Thanksgiving here in the U.S., and it couldn't have come at a better time. Being around my family for four days was incredible. We talked, played games, watched football, went shopping, indulged in delicious food, had many laughs, and just enjoyed each other's company. We all live pretty far from one another so being… Continue reading Thankful
Quiet
It's been quiet around the blog for a few weeks, and truth be told, it's been quiet around my house as well. I've had some blog posts prepared, but it just didn't feel right to share them during this time of uncertainty. I couldn't bring myself to pretend that everything was okay when it wasn't. While things… Continue reading Quiet
A Bucket List Anniversary
If you would have stopped by during these last two weeks you would have found me in front of my computer consumed by research--I spent my free time pouring over reviews, reading tourism websites, haphazardly scratching down random itineraries, and adding items of interest to my never-ending travel list. I ate, slept, dreamed, and thought about all things Italian, Greek, and… Continue reading A Bucket List Anniversary
Lava Trees
Located on the eastern side of the Big Island, just southeast of Pahoa town, is a state park known as the Lava Tree State Monument; and after a long day of road-tripping in your rental car this 17-acre park is the perfect opportunity to get out and stretch your legs. The trail is less than a mile long… Continue reading Lava Trees
Gemini Decisions…
As I'm finalizing the details for our annual Christmas trip I'm also looking ahead into 2015--specifically thinking about our four-year anniversary next June. Three out of our next four (major) vacations have already been decided (if everything goes as planned), which leaves us with that lone fourth destination and brings us to our fourth anniversary. Coincidence? I think… Continue reading Gemini Decisions…
Pictures and Plane Tickets 