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11 Months of Travel — Phase 3: Arizona, Louisiana & Mississippi

March 1, 2023

What brought us to Mississippi is the opportunity to cycle the first part of the Natchez Trace, a ~450 mile scenic byway that runs from Natchez, Mississippi, across the northwestern tip of Alabama, and all the way to Nashville, Tennessee. … More 11 Months of Travel — Phase 3: Arizona, Louisiana & Mississippi

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 11 Months of Travel – Phase 2-B: Cuba (Part 1)

January 26, 2023

If you’re American, travel must be hosted by a US-based tour company and you must be escorted by a guide. You also have to have an official itinerary. … More  11 Months of Travel – Phase 2-B: Cuba (Part 1)

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11 Months of Travel – Phase 2-A: Mexico

January 18, 2023

Visiting Mayan archaeological sites is particularly exciting to me because it’s a strong part of my culture. …The Spanish my brothers and I speak is littered with Mayan words, phrases, and intonations. … More 11 Months of Travel – Phase 2-A: Mexico

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And We’re Off! Phases 1 A&B of Our 11 Month Adventure

January 13, 2023

After what felt like 47 mind-numbing days of driving across Texas, we arrived at Round Rock just in time to spend Christmas with Joy’s mom, sister, and nephews. … More And We’re Off! Phases 1 A&B of Our 11 Month Adventure

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Travel Bucket list: Alaskan Adventure

August 7, 2021

Katmai National Park has the world’s highest density of brown bears and they are all over the place! And as big as they are, they are frighteningly quiet. … More Travel Bucket list: Alaskan Adventure

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Houseboat on Shasta

Houseboating on Lake Shasta — a Series of Misadventures

June 12, 2021

Our first attempt at mooring was an utter failure. It is weird to point the house boat at shore, pick up speed, and ram the boat onto land. … More Houseboating on Lake Shasta — a Series of Misadventures

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A Short but Traumatic Trip

March 28, 2021

My memory of the fall is a montage of blue sky through the rafters, the white wall of the house, and then a sudden flash of excruciating, overwhelming pain in my back and stomach. … More A Short but Traumatic Trip

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Flattening the Curl – COVID-19 Hair

May 6, 2020

Adding insult to injury, for many of us the closure of hair salons and barbers has caused it to be a “bad hair day” every single day for weeks now. … More Flattening the Curl – COVID-19 Hair

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Spanish Restaurant Fantasies During Covid-19 Lockdown

April 15, 2020

For the past 4+ weeks, it’s been 100% home-cooked meals. And we have at least two more weeks of lockdown. Likely more. … More Spanish Restaurant Fantasies During Covid-19 Lockdown

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Spanish Covid-19 Lockdown Gets a Little Harsher

April 4, 2020

Police pulled up, lights flashing. They waved us over. Not being from Spain probably saved us. … More Spanish Covid-19 Lockdown Gets a Little Harsher

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