… because exploring is FUN! I find it challenging and intriguing, and a wonderful way to make new friends. I love photography, blogging and sharing my experiences with family and friends.
Friday, April 4, 2025 What a blessing to FINALLY arrive in Cairns Thursday night. The first 3 flights all operated on time, but then we were delayed out of Brisbane, right when we were feeling DONE with our journey. I am so grateful that we consumed our No Jet Lag pills, but even with those, …
What an incredible world at 34,000 feet! I'm feeling extremely blessed on this 27-hour journey to Australia. We left Tucson on time at 5pm on Tuesday. You probably won't believe this, but Ivonne and I did NOT have the traditional Bloody Mary before we boarded. Geez, have we finally figured out our bodies? But we …
In January 1997 (28 years ago!), I traveled to Australia with my late husband, Dennis. We visited Sydney and then enjoyed a week-long catamaran cruise out of Mackay to the Great Barrier Reef. It certainly was a bucket list trip for me as back then, being only 43 years old, I NEVER thought I'd experience …
Thursday, October 17, 2024 We left San Carlos at 8 am after another filling breakfast. Gate1 has certainly fed us well and with multiple options at each meal. What a surprise to stop at Walmart in Hermosillo as our baño stop. Joe and I used the time to get some steps in. Since Hermosillo is …
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 How I LOVE to be on the water. I get quite nostalgic thinking about our boating years on the Sacramento River and the myriad of cruises I've enjoyed. So this morning made me quite content .... Loading up See the face? One of the deck hands caught three skipjack tunas. I …
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 I loved strolling into this lovely courtyard at La Mansion in Alamos to enjoy our morning coffee. The food here was really good. Today's breakfast included a meatless tamale, potatoes, egg casserole, and banana bread. I couldn't eat it all. We had a local guide lead us on a 90-minute walking …
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