For nearly ten years, whenever Big Papa and I went on vacation, we’d anticipate seeing wildlife in our backyard. At the cabins and B&Bs we rented, we’d find notebooks detailing other visitors’ observations: “Every day, two otters played in the lake just off the shore.” “There were whales breaching at the beach!” “We saw a […]
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Rocky Mountains!
We recently returned from spending six days high in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Our lovely cabin (a VRBO rental) was located across the street–literally–from Rocky Mountain National Park. Here are two members of the welcome committee, who greeted us at the road marker for Estes Park. And the not-so-native wildlife. Long’s Peak, the view from […]
At play in the ocean
I saw you in my dream We were walking hand in hand On a white sandy beach of Hawaii We were playing in the sun We were having so much fun On a white sandy beach of Hawaii The sound of the ocean Soothes my restless soul The sound of the ocean Rocks me all […]
Finding bliss in an outdoor shower
Naked in the river skinny dippin’ my way In the waterfall I just wanna play ~Red Hot Chili Peppers, Naked in The Rain If you ask my daughter what she enjoyed most about our trip to Kauai, she will tell you: The outdoor shower! And I have to admit, it was one of the highlights […]
The little mermaid of Anini Beach
You got your own style, now let it come through. And remember no matter what, you got to be you. ~ Sebastian from the Little Mermaid Anini Beach is, in my biased opinion, the best beach on Kauai (at least on the north shore) for little swimmers (and big swimmers too). It is just north […]
Paddling in the shadow of Puff with Kayak Kauai
Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee ~Peter, Paul, and Mary “Look, you can see his eye,” said our guide Amos (“Famous Amos” or “Amos of the pink tee-shirt”), pointing to the bare brown spot on the side of a green mountain […]
How to pack a toddler
How to pack a toddler? In our case, said toddler meets all of the size requirements for carry-on. Now if only we could convince her to crawl into the overhead luggage bin and take a nap. Take the road less traveled, Beth And check out more cool shots on Delicious Baby Photo Friday!
Armenian Matnakash Bread Recipe
Four years ago, this week, Big Papa and I visited Armenia for the first time and ate Armenian Matnakash Bread. This bread was our introduction to Armenian cuisine. I remember we arrived late at night and were very hungry. On the dining room table in the apartment where we were staying, our host had left […]
Giddyup in Gettysburg
Clippity-clop. Clippity-clop. During our recent trip to eastern Pennsylvania, we spent a few days in Gettysburg. On our second day, we toured the Civil War battlefields in the back of a buggy, pulled by a beautiful pair of dappled grey Percheron horses named Lu and Tory who work for the Victorian Carriage Company. Over the […]
The birds and the bees
Let me tell ya ’bout the birds and the bees And the flowers and the trees And the moon up above And a thing called ‘Love’ ~Dean Martin I hope you enjoyed these photos taken during our recent trip to eastern Pennsylvania. Take the road less traveled, Beth Want to discover more seasonal delight? Check […]