A few years ago I developed a metal allergy. My ears would get red, swollen, and itchy whenever I wore earrings. Many times people with sensitive ears can still wear gold earrings. But unfortunately, even my gold earrings caused irritation.…
Oh, wonderful blog, how I have missed you! We have had so many wonderful adventures together, haven’t we! And I have been terribly neglectful. But that is all about to change. I have dusted off my typing fingers and I…
Arches National Park in Utah Arches National Park is located just north of Moab, Utah, near the states eastern border. As you drive or hike through the park you notice dramatic changes in the landscape. The large towering formations and…
Family Reunions Our long U.S. road trip includes as many stops to visit family as possible. Our stop in Utah gives us a chance to catch up with aunts, uncles, cousins, and second cousins. Let the fun begin! Spencer, Lorie,…
Tip O’Texas, a Wilder Park written by Nancy I have been seeing lots of articles about people retiring in South or Central America, where their retirement money will go much farther. This makes a lot of sense. But I did…
Grand Fun with the Grandparents “Are we almost there YET?” Luie asked for the 500th time in two days. “Not yet, Luie. Please stop asking, we will tell you when we are getting close, OK.” “I know, but I am…
We’re back! I had mixed feelings about returning to the U.S. I was quite apprehensive about leaving the lifestyle we grew to love. So I was surprised by the feeling of comfort and ease I had even just in the…
Difficult to say Adios Everything comes to an end, and unfortunately it is now time for this trip to come to an end. But an end is just the beginning to something new. That is what makes life an adventure.…
Spain’s Olive Country Being a family who loves Spanish olives and extra virgin olive oil, we were in heaven while living in Spain’s olive country. The olives and oil are absolutely delicious, not to mention healthy, and very reasonably priced. …
Antequera, Spain Written by Dave: Our time was coming to an end in Spain, but there was still one town nearby that we had intended to visit. We hadn’t made it to Stonehenge, but I had read about the megalithic…