A "Let’s Never Do This Again" Moment! This morning the boys and I walked over to the breakfast room at our hotel. It was a darling little sunroom that over looked the ocean in San Simeon. I sat the babies down at the table in front of the fireplace, each with a sweet roll, while I prepared toast and cereal. While the bread was toasting, I delivered bowls of cheerios swimming in nice cold milk ... continue reading...
San Francisco Road Trip – Day 2 – The Castle
The Castle It always surprises me how I forget exactly how much I love the ocean until I see it again. The California coastline is absolutely beautiful and even The Princess soaked up the scenery as she watched the waves and sang, “Slippery fish, slippery fish, swimming in the water”. We arrived at the Hearst Castle visitor’s center an hour and a half before our tour. This worked out ... continue reading...
San Francisco Road Trip – Day 2 – The Coast
Pacific Coast Highway I don’t know if I have ever driven north on PCH past Santa Barbara before. It’s lovely to see the ocean on along side the road opposite the green hills as the car meanders along the coastline. The majesty of God is so vibrant in the powerful crashing of the white waves on the black rocky coast and white sand. While NY and the sleeping boys waited in ... continue reading...
Motel Nauvoo
On February 8, 2007, in Wellington Florida, NY and I loaded our car, climbed in with maps and tour books in hand, and headed for California. We stopped to visit many places along the way one of which was Nauvoo Illinois. Nauvoo an absolutely delightful place to visit is located on the bend of the Mississippi River. We planned on staying only a day or two but we were having such an enjoyable time ... continue reading...
Cruising
Have you ever gone on a cruise? Where did you go and which cruise line did you take? NY and I went on a Caribbean cruise during our honeymoon. We had an incredible time. NY, who has traveled the world many times, loved not having to worry about hotel, car rental, restaurant and flight reservations. My favorite land excursion was Sting Ray City in the Cayman Islands. ... continue reading...