Great Beginning of a Quick Trip
We touched down at 8:30am local time this morning in Amsterdam. The weather met expectations with overcast skies and 50 degree Fahrenheit temps. But it’s amazing. We are only here […]
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Traveling to Tiptoe
I don’t remember the last time that we stacked two epic trips so close together. Sometimes the stars align, schedules work, and the frequent flyer mile gods are smiling down. […]
Final Leg
The only thing that makes the trip home mildly bearable is remembering that the trip was everything you wanted it to be. Could you do more? Is there more available? […]
Gio and Mrs. Robinson
Well, today was it. Our last day of real vacation before we start the journey home. My favorite part of today was how little talk there was of the end […]
Boats, Glass, Lace, and Doges
Today was a long day and everyone is worn out. My watch is showing ten miles of walking. I can assure you, at least 25% of that involved stairs. We […]
First David, then Venice
Getting up this morning was rough. You might initially want to blame the wine tasting and the couple bottles of wine at dinner. But you’d be wrong. I ate way […]
Smoke, Rain, Ruins, and a Tuscan Feast
Our day at the Villa has been perfect. We all slept in a bit, it’s been pretty busy since we left home. Getting up this morning we were reminded of […]
From the Renaissance to a Tuscan Sunset
After two days of no real sleep, we all slept heavy. But, we had a busy day planned. We got up rested and enjoyed the complimentary breakfast at the hotel […]
Phrase of the Day: Patiently Adapt
What a day. Great trips always require the initial departure and I love a good early start. They’re exhausting, but they’re also exciting. So this one must’ve been super exciting […]
The Italian Job
Well, here we go… Tomorrow morning marks wheels up for another European vacation. Spring break happens to coincide for both of our girls this year, and with one in college […]
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