Arriving in Auckland a few days ahead of our cruise was a good idea that has rewarded us many times over. Six hours from Ft Lauderdale to San Francisco, followed by a thirteen hour flight from San Francisco to Auckland took a toll on my feet, despite wearing my favorite hot pink compression socks. Two …
February – Short & Sweet
Short and sweet pretty much describes February. Malcolm and I finally made the drive to Peebles, which was originally planned for January. That idea was postponed due to a major indulgence in chocolate cake on his actual birthday. I'm glad we finally made the 5-hour round-trip. It was the perfect Valentine's Day celebration and a …
Travel – set yourself up for success
It used to be so easy. We'd take a two-week vacation in summer and a one-week vacation in winter. One destination, one hotel room, one flight there, one flight home. Now that we are retired and have time for extended stays, involving multiple destinations, planning is a little more involved - and a little more …
January Recap
I didn't choose a WOTY this year, but I have always attempted to maintain a healthy balance in my life. I have often written about designing a life that includes feeding my mind, body, and spirit (elements of my contentment), and I think this month's recap captures what that means to me. I am not …
Christmas Highlights
Vacationing at Christmas isn't something we have ever considered, but the family chatted and agreed that Paris was a good idea. The kids had ten days to work with, and we had a similar allotment, so we dedicated five nights together in Paris, followed by time to explore other destinations separately. Malcolm and I split …
Picture Retirement 