Nothing Says, “Welcome Home,” Like A Dead Turtle

May 16, 2012 in Canada, North America, Travelogue

Nothing says “Welcome home,” like a huge dead turtle, lovingly collected and artistically laid by Gramps in the driveway as a gift for his boys. There was much discussion over […]

T Minus One

April 26, 2012 in blog, North America, Travelogue, United States

In case you are wondering: I’m tired. In nineteen short hours we’ll be underway and I’ll be breathing a huge sigh of relief. Right now, the cottage is torn apart. […]

The Guest’s Perspective: by Gayle Smith

March 29, 2012 in blog, North America, Travelogue, United States

**Disclaimer: Gayle is far too kind and gives us far too much credit… but as promised, I publish this unedited.** Last night I laid awake in my comfy borrowed bed […]

Late Night Premium Content: Courtesy of Elisha

January 9, 2012 in blog, North America, Travelogue, United States

There are a lot of questions I’ve learned not to ask, as a parent. They are completely unproductive. For instance, “Why?!” Why ask why? It’s not as if that question […]

Our Travel ABCs

January 5, 2012 in Africa, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Europe, France, Germany, Guatemala, Inspiration, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, North America, Travelogue, Tunisia, United States

I came upon a post like this on a new blog I’m exploring Mama’s Got Wanderlust. Of course the name resonates with me, you ought to check it out. It’s […]

Travel Plans 2012: “Things we FOR SURE want to do this year!”

January 3, 2012 in Asia, Thailand, Travelogue

Image credit 2012 That’s the first time I’ve written it. I can hardly believe it, actually. We rang in the New Year quietly this year, with my best reproduction of […]

The Year In Review: 2011 Photo Essay

December 31, 2011 in Belize, Canada, Guatemala, Honduras, North America, Travelogue, United States

It’s been a five country year for us, across North and Central America. We thought you might like to take a quick trip back through 2011 with us in pictures: […]

The Black Ball Ferry: North to Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

September 20, 2011 in blog, Canada, North America, Travelogue

Black marine deck paint is a beautiful thing: gritty enough to keep one from sliding around when she lays down to nap, and warm with the accumulated heat of the […]

Summer Adventures & A New Phase Of Life

August 17, 2011 in North America, Travelogue, United States

As I sit to write this I’m shocked by the calendar date: August 17th. Where has this summer gone? I know, of course, it’s gone into road trips back and […]

Sailing & Wreck Diving on Hinkley Flats

July 18, 2011 in Canada, North America, Travelogue

“Any day I spend on the water is a good one,” my brother’s friend Doug’s words came to mind as we glided out across the bay, the “stonka-stonka” of the […]