Witnessing a full totality solar eclipse = a dream 25 years in the making
When I was 11 years old, just a wee laddie living in Scotland, there was a full solar eclipse at the bottom of the United Kingdom. Being that I was 11 years…
Singapore Slingin’
After an overnight flight from Male, and a 12-hour layover in Kuala Lumpur, we were pretty much knackered when we arrived into Singapore at 6pm. Getting into the country was extremely easy…
A 12-Hour layover in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
When booking our flights from Male, Maldives to Singapore, Tim discovered that we had a 12 hour layover in Kuala Lumpur. With a bit of research we discovered that Americans could enter…
Paradise found at Conrad Hilton Rangali Island
I’m writing this while sitting at a glass desk, watching the fish swim beneath my feet (yes, the floor is glass as well) and thinking about the last 4 days we’ve spent…
Spending two nights at Dixon Lake Recreation Area just outside Escondido, California
After leaving Seattle and being on the road for over a week, our first multi-night stay was at Dixon Lake Recreation Area, just outside of San Diego, California. We had two sets…
Searching for pie & aliens in New Mexico!
After leaving Arizona, we continued on our journey to Florida by entering New Mexico. Our first stop was Pie Town which as the name implies is famous for its pie! Pie Town…
Seeing the gigantic redwoods in person at Redwoods National Park
To me, when you think “national park” Redwoods is one of the most iconic. I’ve always wanted to visit, even before I moved to the States. Finally on our December road trip…
Life is full of surprises…meeting my birth mom was one of them!
For those of you who don’t know, I was adopted. My parents have always been very open and honest with my sister and me about our adoptions, and have always supported us…
Living life without regrets
Back in late November, I was quickly approaching my retirement date, and wanted to send my “farewell” letter to those I was leaving behind at Lynden. It helps to explain why Jamie…
Hiking to the most Northwestern point of the Continental United States: Cape Flattery
After setting out on our journey to Tampa, our first stop was at Cape Flattery. Well technically it was the second as we got a late start and ended up spending the…