Muddy Shoes
We spent a few blissful days in the Kruger National Park late last year. The highlight of the trip – ok, one of the highlights – was a game walk … Continue reading
Blue Footed Boobies
I saw this post on Facebook the other day about a a blue footed booby sighting north of Telegraph Cove in British Columbia. This little guy was seriously lost. Blue footed … Continue reading
Ticket stubs
I reached into my camera bag the other day to put away a receipt, I realised there was already something in that pocket. Without having to look, I knew exactly … Continue reading
“Would you mind taking our picture?”
How many times have you asked a random stranger that question, handing over your valuable camera to a complete stranger? I read a post somewhere about we all do that … Continue reading
Delicious Figs from Tuscany
I buy the packages of dried figs at the grocery store. They’re delicious and sticky, and always remind me of our time in Tuscany. In 2011 we had traveled to … Continue reading
Day 19 – Return to Rome
We arrived back in Rome on Wednesday afternoon, after driving back from our little Tuscan haven. We were sad to drive away from Tuscany, but ready for a new adventure, … Continue reading
Day 18 – Saying Arrivederci to Tuscany
After a fun, but tiring excursion to Florence yesterday, we needed another rest day today before heading back to Rome tomorrow. It’s our last day here, and I’ve spent all day … Continue reading
Day 17 – Florence
We headed to Florence on a Monday. The big museums are closed today and we didn’t have reservations anyway, so we thought it may be a little less crowded. The … Continue reading
Day 16 – Pisa and Lucca
Everyone says don’t bother with Pisa, there’s just a leaning tower. I disagree. Bother with Pisa– it’s the coolest tower ever!!! I know we’ve all seen pictures of the gimpy … Continue reading
Day 15 – Siena
We’ve been here long enough to know that you can just choose a road, any road, and soon enough you’ll find a traffic circle that guides you in the desired … Continue reading