Category Archives: Travel Adventures

Ilaria

The traveling Roo

I am the travelling Roo. Last week, I spent some time in San Francisco. My trip began with the YMCA International Conference and ended with an extended vacation in California’s wine country. The conference was taking place at Parc 55

Ilaria

The traveling Roo

I am the travelling Roo. Last week, I spent some time in San Francisco. My trip began with the YMCA International Conference and ended with an extended vacation in California’s wine country. The conference was taking place at Parc 55

064

Lost luggage, swiss chocolate + the truth

I’m back from Zurich. Luckily with my bag. My mission in Switzerland was sadly thwarted by the disappearance of my luggage. One bag is all I brought but in it contained my clothing, toiletries and most importantly, materials for One

064

Lost luggage, swiss chocolate + the truth

I’m back from Zurich. Luckily with my bag. My mission in Switzerland was sadly thwarted by the disappearance of my luggage. One bag is all I brought but in it contained my clothing, toiletries and most importantly, materials for One

Smiley

The amazing race

My husband – in his  infinite wisdom – describes his greatest travel adventures as those undertaken with a) people and b) purpose. I am a great proponent of solo travel as a way to get to know yourself while exploring

Smiley

The amazing race

My husband – in his  infinite wisdom – describes his greatest travel adventures as those undertaken with a) people and b) purpose. I am a great proponent of solo travel as a way to get to know yourself while exploring

HPIM2008

The Spanish Way

With all of the busy-ness that Khailee has brought into my life, I have had but a moment to catch my breath and reflect on my week in Spain. But before I do, I feel the need to paint a

HPIM2008

The Spanish Way

With all of the busy-ness that Khailee has brought into my life, I have had but a moment to catch my breath and reflect on my week in Spain. But before I do, I feel the need to paint a

Cuban Home

On Cuban time

  Back from my quasi-adventures in sunny Cuba. Mike and I started things off in Ciudad de la Habana. We explored the city. Drank mojitos. Saw Tony Jimenez (who played the tenor sax at the original Buena Vista Social Club)

Cuban Home

On Cuban time

  Back from my quasi-adventures in sunny Cuba. Mike and I started things off in Ciudad de la Habana. We explored the city. Drank mojitos. Saw Tony Jimenez (who played the tenor sax at the original Buena Vista Social Club)

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North Country

For a whole 2 hours, I was a miner. See? I learned so much about mining along with how dangerous it is. I will never look at a piece of metal the same way again. The other thing I discovered

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North Country

For a whole 2 hours, I was a miner. See? I learned so much about mining along with how dangerous it is. I will never look at a piece of metal the same way again. The other thing I discovered

Blurb

i heart blurb. Look what blurb sent me in the mail on Friday. My books! Ooooh. And Miriamu’s book arrived too! Looking forward to more fun mail next week (hopefully)!

Blurb

i heart blurb. Look what blurb sent me in the mail on Friday. My books! Ooooh. And Miriamu’s book arrived too! Looking forward to more fun mail next week (hopefully)!

Asante sana

I have been waiting to announce the outcome of our initial fundraising efforts for Project Tanzania 2009 because donations have continued to come in. The goal I had set out in my mind was $1,800. Approximately 40 families were kind

Asante sana

I have been waiting to announce the outcome of our initial fundraising efforts for Project Tanzania 2009 because donations have continued to come in. The goal I had set out in my mind was $1,800. Approximately 40 families were kind

Reflections

We’re baaaack! Yes that’s right. I am happy to say that I will not be seeing the inside of another airport for a whole…16 hours. But this time I get to pick up travellers. This prairie girl is staying put for

Reflections

We’re baaaack! Yes that’s right. I am happy to say that I will not be seeing the inside of another airport for a whole…16 hours. But this time I get to pick up travellers. This prairie girl is staying put for