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Positano

Sitting by the Sea in Positano

I’m not sure if you’ve ever had the feeling of waking up in broad daylight, even though you’re already awake, but our most recent trip to Italy felt just like that. It was like a curtain pulled away and I could see again. All the anticipation and anxiety leading up to the trip just washed...

Packwood: Treasure Hunting in the Mountains

Originally established as a mining and logging town, Packwood, WA, sits in a beautiful pocket of farmland to the west, mountains to the east and Mt. Rainer hovering in the background to the north. Visiting Packwood, about 2.5 hours from Seattle, is always a breath of fresh air, literally...

Exploring Vancouver Island: Off to Tofino We Go

It’s been a minute since I’ve added a new post, and I can’t believe how much has happened in the span of five years. I had a baby, started a new job, got remarried and moved to a new house. I also lost some close family members along the way. Needless to say, life happened and while...

Colorado

Park Beat 2020 – Black Canyon of the Gunnison

When we planned to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, we didn’t know what to expect. I really hadn’t even heard about it until I started researching the best route for our trip. Tucked away in central Colorado, Black Canyon of the Gunnison is probably a national park most...