Mayan Ruins in Guatemala
On a long-anticipated international trip, we explored Mayan ruins in Guatemala, saw a Star Wars filming location, and watched the sunset on top of a temple. It was seven years since our last international holiday. [...]
Holiday in Pismo Beach California
A bittersweet holiday at a destination filled with memories. It was a week of relaxation, reflection, and a few tears. A few months ago, as we anticipated the upcoming holiday trip to Pismo Beach I [...]
Anniversary in Santa Barbara
Our first road trip without Indy was a mellow anniversary get-away to Santa Barbara a few weeks after he passed. Michael and I typically schedule vacation time for our anniversary in early December. This year, [...]
Relaxing Pismo Beach Get Away
Sometimes all you need for the perfect vacation is the roar of the waves and a view of the coastline… oh, and authentic Turkish delight. From world travelers to home bodies… First there was COVID [...]
Los Angeles Staycation
We enjoyed the beach house at The Tides Oceanview Inn & Cottages in Pismo Beach so much in December that we decided to return for Michael’s birthday. Ten days before the trip, I called the [...]
California Central Coast Dog Friendly Get Away
This was our first post-COVID family get away. Actually, it was our first leisure trip together in a while. Over the past few years there were many trips to Arizona to help Lori’s mom and [...]