Thursday, December 26, 2013 – Yosemite National Park My day began with a 3-mile run—1.5 miles uphill from our cabin to the main road and 1.5 miles downhill back. Those 1.5 uphill miles at 6,000 feet of elevation were no joke for a Florida flatlander with sea-level lungs. But the effort was worth it, bothContinue reading “Big Valley, Big Inspiration”
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From the Mountains to the Sea
Friday, December 27, 2013 – Yosemite National Park to Monterey Our journey from Yosemite to Monterey took us through a fascinating cross-section of California’s landscapes. Following the GPS, we wound our way down a remote and twisting road, leaving the mountains behind. It was mesmerizing to watch the foliage change as we descended—majestic pines gaveContinue reading “From the Mountains to the Sea”
Big Ol’ Trees
Monday, December 23, 2013 – San Francisco, Muir Woods, Napa We kept our base at the Hotel Adagio in San Francisco but ventured out of the city on Monday for a day of nature and wine. Our first stop was Muir Woods, where we wandered among the towering redwoods and sequoias. These trees are oneContinue reading “Big Ol’ Trees”
California Here We Come!
Saturday, December 21, 2013 – Bradenton to San Francisco Our adventure started at the ungodly hour of 3:45 a.m., fueled by adrenaline and caffeine. The allure of a great deal on a non-stop flight to San Francisco was too good to resist, even if it meant tacking on an extra hour’s drive to Orlando insteadContinue reading “California Here We Come!”
Once We Watched the Small Freebirds Fly
Monday, August 7, 2023 – Galway to Dublin Our final day in Ireland began with a morning stroll through Galway. Despite the lingering bustle from race week, we managed to enjoy the city’s quieter side. We visited the Spanish Arch, the historic St. Nicholas Church, and the majestic Galway Cathedral, soaking in the charm beforeContinue reading “Once We Watched the Small Freebirds Fly”
The Ancestral Homeland(?)
Sunday, August 6, 2023 – Kenmare to Galway We were back on the road Sunday. First on our itinerary: the Cliffs of Moher. We set out early, and it’s a good thing we did—by the time we arrived, the parking lot was nearing capacity. The cliffs were as stunning as expected, their dramatic drops andContinue reading “The Ancestral Homeland(?)”
Looking for a Pot of Gold and Finding a Good Book
Saturday, August 5, 2023 – Killarney and Killarney National Park We stayed two nights in Kenmare, which gave us a day to explore without packing up, checking out, and moving to a new hotel. Our Saturday agenda took us from Kenmare to Killarney and through the stunning Killarney National Park, with several stops along theContinue reading “Looking for a Pot of Gold and Finding a Good Book”
The Ring of Beara
Friday, August 4, 2023 – Cobh to Kenmare The day started with one of my favorite travel activities: a sunrise run in a new town. And if that run happens to be on the water? Even better. As I ran along Cobh’s waterfront, the town slowly woke up around me, and I couldn’t help butContinue reading “The Ring of Beara”
Stay to the Left, Stay to the Left!
Thursday, August 4, 2023 – Dublin to Cobh Today, we traded Dublin’s city buzz for the Irish countryside, which meant one thing: renting a car. We rented the car near our hotel in the heart of the city, which meant the rental agency was on the top floor of an eight-story parking garage. So myContinue reading “Stay to the Left, Stay to the Left!”
Dublin’s Fair City
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – Dublin How do you choose a place to eat in Dublin when the online options feel endless? If you’re us, you pick the one with the cheekiest name: The Cheeky Piglet. Cozy, out of the way, and blessed with yet another stellar Full Irish Breakfast, it was the perfect fuelContinue reading “Dublin’s Fair City”
Where Are We Going Now? 