Australia Travel, Family Travel, International Travel

Melbourne, Australia

A little history... The Australian Goldrush in the late nineteenth century led to Melbourne's development and boom as a city on Australia's southern coast.  It didn't take long for it to become a hub of architecture, fashion, food, fine arts, and outdoor exploration.  With Port Phillip Bay as a gateway to its maritime history and present-day… Continue reading Melbourne, Australia

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Bribie Island

A letter to Peter, my husband's cousin's husband, on his concern about my lack of posting about our trip to Bribie Island back in December... Dear Peter, Yes, it's true.  You were never formally thanked on the blog for the time we were able to spend with you and your family on Bribie Island.  Honestly,… Continue reading Bribie Island

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How We Do – PE

Our tribe loves to have fun and having a pool in our complex has been an absolute PLUS living on the Gold Coast.  So, yes, we do count all of our pool fun as part of physical education.  We will share a bunch more of what we do to stay active and healthy in other… Continue reading How We Do – PE

Family Travel, Michigan, US Travel

Summer In Michigan, Mackinaw City and a KOA

Here's the thing, I love being outside.  I love all things nature - dirt, bugs (minus the ones that bite), wildlife, plants (minus the itchy ones), rain (oh, how I love the rain) - which should mean I love camping.  Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of camping - campfires, sleeping under the… Continue reading Summer In Michigan, Mackinaw City and a KOA

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Homesick – A Journey

An exploration of homesickness through the experience of traveling as a tribe.

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Questacon 2017

***Most names have been removed to protect the innocent.*** As I look back on my birthday in 2017, I remember it was AMAZING! Have you ever been to a museum where you can touch EVERYTHING?! Well, that's where I went for my birthday, [eafl id="1682" name="Questacon" text="QUESTACON"]!! Questacon is a hands-on, activity-filled science and technology… Continue reading Questacon 2017