Random Things I Learned in the Galapagos

Sierra Negra Caldera

I was talking with a couple of coworkers the other day and fantasying about going back to the Galapagos.  While telling them about my adventures, I recalled several things I learned while I was there.  Learning is one of my Continue reading Random Things I Learned in the Galapagos

Winter Ice

Ice

This week’s #FriFotos theme is SNOW/ICE and as luck (or maybe not) would have it, we’ve had plenty of ICE in Western Washington the last couple of weeks.  I guess the good news is there hasn’t been much rain.  It’s Continue reading Winter Ice

Changing My Perspective on Group Travel

Group Hiking to a Volcano

I’ve traveled solo quite a bit and I’ve traveled with one to two other friends at a time, but until my trip with Intrepid Travel in Galapagos I had never traveled with a group of strangers.  I thought I wouldn’t Continue reading Changing My Perspective on Group Travel

Views of Belize

Rendezvous Caye Sunrise

This week’s #FriFotos theme on Twitter is VIEWS.  During my 2010 trip to Belize, I did a three day sailing trip with Raggamuffin Tours.  No words can describe the views that Mother Earth provided.  I was really enjoying my trip Continue reading Views of Belize

My Thoughts about Maximizing Vacation Time

Chairs at Night

In 2012 I took my mom to Belize, my dogs and I took a road trip through Canada to Alaska, I spent a weekend in Portland, I thoroughly enjoyed a bucket list trip to the Galapagos and Machu Picchu, and Continue reading My Thoughts about Maximizing Vacation Time

Bela Bela Lighthouse – British Columbia, Canada

Bela Bela Light House

In May 2012, during my trip to Alaska via the Marine Highway, we pasted Bela Bela, British Columbia and it’s lovely lighthouse. I was so mesmerized by it that I took photos both on the way to Alaska and on Continue reading Bela Bela Lighthouse – British Columbia, Canada

A Little Bit of Egypt in Seattle

King Tut Exhibit

In 2010, a friend and I spent a long weekend in San Francisco.  While there we had to choose between visiting the King Tutankhamun exhibit at the deYoung Museum and the California Academy of Science.  I never regretted our decision Continue reading A Little Bit of Egypt in Seattle