Day one of our five-day hike went from one extreme to another at such a rate that it, quite frankly, confused and nearly killed me. We went from humid 80+ degree weather (F) to a blistery 25 degrees, from gentle paths to violent peaks, from feeling good and well to utter misery. So drastic was … More Salkantay Hike Day 1.1: The Drive
Every time we get in the car, regardless of the season, I am so impressed with Pennsylvania’s scenery. It is an absolutely stunning state. Though we typically drive South or West, this weekend we packed up the camp gear, and the two dogs and headed North to the Appalachian Mountains. Nestled in the dense mountains … More Waterfall Shangri-la
It’s been a busy summer for us as we wrapped up our lives in the Bayou City and made the trek up to the City of Brotherly Love. Leaving Houston proved to be much more difficult than I had ever imagined it would be. Aside from the hellish summer temperatures and the year-round mosquitos, Houston … More Movin’ on Up (Literally. We moved North)
Six days, four museums, three city tours and countless miles later we wrapped up our “Look-and-see” trip to Philadelphia, and drove North to spend the night in NYC before flying back home to Texas tomorrow. We feel so much better about our upcoming move, and the stress of moving blindly into a new place has … More An Afternoon in Brooklyn
It’s been less than two years since I announced our move to Houston, and if I remember correctly, I was less than pleased about it. There was nothing appealing to me about living in the South, yet when I found out last week that we are moving to Philadelphia at the end of summer I … More Trading “Y’all’s” for “Youse Guys”
The Wild Rose 