Our adventure continues! Day 2 of our trip began with a full schedule, beginning with a tour through the Roman Colosseum. See previous post. Still trying to wrap our heads around the enormity of what we saw, we took off down the Via Sacra and into what was once the busiest official district of Ancient … Continue reading Roman Forum
Hello to my fellow travelers, would-be travelers, and other wonderfuls who follow my blog–which isn’t always about travels. My travel posts have been coming a bit farther apart than they normally do, and I can blame this adorable person for filling my time while my son and his wife are at work. (She is so … Continue reading Rome! Day 2: The Colosseum
I despise overnight flights to Europe. Maybe if I was willing to pay the extra to get first class tickets, I would feel differently. The seats are too close to scoot down, too straight to lean back, and too narrow to lean on anything. The stewards do their rounds with drinks, then snacks, then drinks. … Continue reading Rome! Day 1
We love to travel. I can only compare this desire to a virus. Once infected, it’s for life. But it’s an oh, so pleasant illness! Over the years, we keep perfecting our travel skills. One major damper to enjoying a trip is struggling to navigate old cobble stone streets under the heavy burden of luggage. … Continue reading Traveling Light Once Again
Few things are as frustrating as having a few days in a new location and your luggage decides to go elsewhere. For this reason, Doug and I travel with carry-ons only. It’s easier than most people think. Now, if I were going to attend business meetings, a family wedding, and perform in some big show, … Continue reading Costa Rica! On Packing Light
Another Day to Smile 