After the all-day torrential downpour yesterday, we were ecstatic to wake to blue skies this morning. We had breakfast at 8:30, and it was deeelicious. I had french toast and sausage this morning; K had oatmeal, sausage and toast. The…
Panama: Pipeline Trail and Torrential Downpour (Boquete)
We got up on the early side this morning so that we could get breakfast, enjoy some coffee and get on the hiking trail before it got too stiflingly hot. And we were hoping to beat the afternoon rain. Randy…
Panama: Private Island and a Cemetery (San Blas)
This morning was nice. I woke without an alarm clock at 7:30. I’m pretty sure that’s a first in my life. I woke feeling incredibly rested, stress-free and ready for another full day of sun, sand and relaxing. I slept…
Iceland: Þórsmörk (Thorsmork) Glacier Valley
Today officially started when I opened my eyes around 5:30 to find a beautiful, pink and orange sunrise spread out over the sea outside our ginormous apartment window. I quickly jumped up and took a couple of pictures, then climbed…
Alaska: Riley Creek – Sweet Relief! (Denali National Park)
*This post is very photo heavy. It may take a few minutes to load.* We woke this morning at 7:15, sick and tired of the rain and feeling pretty much defeated and exhausted, so we decided to pack up and…
Alaska: Zone 43 – Kantishna (Denali National Park)
Well, the rain never let up yesterday. I laid down to nap around 4:00 with it pouring down, and it didn’t let up until well after dark. So our first full day in Denali ended up a sleepfest. I’m really…
Alaska: Zone 11 – Stony Dome (Denali National Park)
I slept like complete crap last night. I was freezing and shivering all night long – even bundled up and tucked inside the 15F rated sleeping bag. I went to bed wearing long john pants, synthetic pants, wool socks, a…
Alaska: A Plane, a Tram and a Hike
It’s getting really difficult already to keep up with writing a journal. We’re seeing and doing so much every day and it’s extremely difficult to find words, pictures and video clips that will do any of these experiences any justice…