Europe – Day 2 – January 26th, 2018: Amsterdam, The Netherlands


As you can see, Amsterdam is quite a forward-thinking progressive place. It's a young, vibrant, accepting and awesome place. It's got a laid-back energy and relaxing vibe that is quite pleasant. After a good night of sleep it's off to explore some more. Between our schedule and the time changes it caught up with us … Continue reading Europe – Day 2 – January 26th, 2018: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

January 23rd, 2018


Vacation is officially underway! Jim flew in last night from KC and boy are his arms tired! We have been so excited for this trip and it is finally and really happening! We had breakfast and then took off to do some running around. It started out as a overcast and sprinkly morning. We threw … Continue reading January 23rd, 2018

January 21st, 2018 – Making a List… Checking it twice…


We're not talking Santa here. We're talking about Europe! It's been a long wait since buying those tickets two and a half months ago. Many sleepless nights, spending a few dollars buying some travel items, weighing the backpack repeatedly, whittling down the contents of it and cutting what we can get by without. But now our … Continue reading January 21st, 2018 – Making a List… Checking it twice…

January 19th, 2018


Earlier this week I made a trip to Edmonds, WA to go to the Rick Steves travel store. I wanted to ask a few questions about our upcoming trip and look at some guidebooks. You probably know who Rick Steves is - he is a travel guy with a show on PBS He likes to … Continue reading January 19th, 2018

January 18th, 2018


Well, it looks like my off-season is going to be cut short. I am getting called and asked back to work much earlier than expected. I was hoping to make a few road trips before I went back but that's okay. Extra money and health insurance always comes in handy. I am pretty certain I'll … Continue reading January 18th, 2018