Great gifts for a 48-year-old traveler

Great gifts for a 48-year-old traveler

When special gift-giving events like birthdays come around, my family is constantly asking what they can get me. And I must admit,  I’m not the easiest person to shop for. I typically don’t have very many good ideas to give my husband or daughter, but...
My first visit to a nude beach

My first visit to a nude beach

So, we’ve debated for some time whether or not to write this post. As you know, Steve and I are actually quite modest people. We don’t wear clothing that draws attention (unless you count a couple of Steve’s Hawaiian shirts) and we often blush at...
Surprise! We’re going to ___________ .

Surprise! We’re going to ___________ .

A few of years ago, I told Ann that I was going to plan a trip, book it, pack her bag, pick her up from work and take her directly to the airport for a surprise weekend away. With a horrified expression, she told me that I should never do that because there is no way...
Discovering Geocaching

Discovering Geocaching

A few months ago, I found myself belly-crawling through the dirt under a merry-go-round.  Looking up at the underside of this playground staple, I reflected on how I willingly came to be in such a position for the first time in over thirty years.  I grunted,...