It’s hard to believe that it’s January 8, 2013! We’ve already begun planning our next trip, and I haven’t yet recapped 2012. So, here it goes… 2012, like every other year I suppose, was full of ups and downs. It just seemed like all of our “down” time this past year was spent in a … More 2012 In Review
Thanks to my severe case of motion sickness, which always ends with vomiting, I have found myself in some awkward situations. I’ve thrown up in countless movie theaters, trains, boats, even on one of the royal guards in England (who, due to the nature of the job, wasn’t able to move until his shift was … More Summit to Sea Level
After 20 hours of travel time we finally arrived at Kipling Camp in Kanha, India. Situated on the outskirts of Kanha National Park, Kipling Camp was started in 1982 by a family of British conservationists. The camp is named after Rudyard Kipling, who is the author of The Jungle Book. This jungle is actually where … More Kipling Camp
This morning, several hours before the sun was up, we rode out of Turku for the last time. A few tears were shed as we left our home away from home. We have really come to love Turku, and absolutely enjoyed our past 6 months there. Though we left our apartment, we are not done … More Official Hometown of Santa Claus
I’ve only seen the Finnish Red Squirrel once, and it was just a glimpse while it darted between two trees. Ever since I’ve been trying to get a good picture of one. Needless to say, I was more than excited to have these guys climbing all over my pack! Not only did I get several … More Finnish Red Squirrel
The Wild Rose 