*please pardon this departure from a light-hearted travel/family blog… For far longer than just the last few days tragic headlines, I’ve wondered how to say something. I’ve wondered how to tell my friends of color how I feel about this. … Continue reading Voices, Hands & Hearts
We were in a random Walmart parking lot, about two hours south of Atlanta, when a woman I had just met asked the most poignant and insightful question about our trip. We had spent the morning washing off the thick … Continue reading The Question
We bought an RV, a brand new Motorhome, with very little planning, and just a couple weeks later we embarked on a 5 month cross-country adventure with two toddlers and two dogs. Many friends thought we were crazy… some even bet … Continue reading What We Did Right
I haven’t posted recently, but it’s not because I haven’t been inspired to write. There are still so many aspects of our trip and overall experience to share, but it seems that every time I sit down to write, what … Continue reading Favorites
Crater Lake National Park, in south-central Oregon, was our last planned destination on our loosely mapped trip. Whenever anyone asked about our plans, we would give them the lowdown, and finish with “…and then Crater Lake… after that we book it … Continue reading Crater Lake
On our way back to the coast from Portland, we went through the Willamette Valley! With the kids in tow, wine tasting wasn’t on the agenda but it was still nice to get a feel for it, as we know … Continue reading Pacific NW Beaches – Part 2
It’s not likely to be a surprise for me to say that Portland has a lot to offer, but considering that RVing, for us, tends to be more about getting away from city life, we were surprised by just how … Continue reading Portland & Columbia River Gorge
The waves are wild and endless, mercilessly crashing again the beach. The sand is light and fluffy, like all purpose flour. Rugged rock formations dot the shoreline offering visual interest. Spectacular, and surprisingly uncrowded beaches stretch for miles. We fell … Continue reading Pacific Northwest Beaches – Part 1
You like Mountains? Check. Glaciers, too? ok, check. Oh, you want crashing waves of the ocean? no problem, check. Not just old growth, but Rain Forest? you greedy thing, but ok… check. Seaside towns? Check. Culture? definitely, check. Hiking trails, … Continue reading Olympic National Park
Old friends, new friends, and abundance in all things… The day we left Vancouver Island (and Canada) was one of very few rainy days we’ve had this entire trip. It wasn’t just raining though, it was pouring and there were … Continue reading Anacortes and Seattle
Gypsy Spirit 