Some days you need a forced time out. And yesterday was that day. Between the sunrise trek up Cadillac Mountain and the queasy morning of whale watching, coupled with the most fresh air our family has breathed for months, we were wiped out. Rob and I slept until 9:30 AM – that’s unheard of. (WeContinue reading ““Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” – Dirty Dancing”
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“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” – Jaws
The world has seen numerous notable maritime disasters. Remembering The Sultana, The Titanic, and recently, the Ever Given may give you pause before booking that Carribean cruise. And then there was the 8:30 AM Bar Harbor Whale Watch out of Frenchman’s Bay on July 2, 2024. The day started out as a top ten weatherContinue reading ““You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” – Jaws”
“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.” – Dead Poets Society
Nothing says “Seize the day!” like waking up at 3:00 AM to drive out for a 4:00 AM sunrise reservation to the Summit of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. I fully expected to be making this a solo trek, despite having talked up this little adventure yesterday. I mean, who in their right mindContinue reading ““Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.” – Dead Poets Society”
“Life moves pretty fast…”
…If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Every so often you just need to get out and BE in nature. You don’t realize you can’t breathe deeply or think clearly. You don’t realize you’re holding stress in your shoulders, in your hips,Continue reading ““Life moves pretty fast…””
Days 7 & 8: We Like to Move It, Move It!
Normally, the travel back home from vacation can be a let down. You start making a mental list of the things you will need to do to get ready to go back to work: grocery shopping, laundry, sorting through the mail. For this reason, we always try to pepper in some fun pit stops toContinue reading “Days 7 & 8: We Like to Move It, Move It!”
Day 6: Birds & Boats
To say the weather was “unfavorable” would be a gross understatement. While we managed to squeeze in ALL of the fun during the day, the nighttime brought high winds and pelting rain. In fact, we had to take in our awning as the storms moved in so quickly, we had little time to react. BothContinue reading “Day 6: Birds & Boats”
Day 5: Thrills for Everyone!
Traveling with a large party means that there is a wide variety of interests among the people in your group. Not everyone loves shopping. Carnival rides are not everyone’s cup of tea. Nature is not everyone’s idea of a good time. But, everyone gets a choice and the unwritten rule is that you participate inContinue reading “Day 5: Thrills for Everyone!”
Day 4: When Life Gives You Limes…
Something about hearing the gentle pitter patter of rain on the roof while you snuggle down into your warm covers feels incredibly cozy and comforting, EXCEPT when you want to enjoy the outdoors on your vacation. We drove all this way. enduring eclipse traffic and dog farts, and the weather is not cooperating with usContinue reading “Day 4: When Life Gives You Limes…”
Day 3: See Life-Changing Astronomical Event, Then Sit in Traffic
Evansville, IN: Population 118,414, situated in the southern part of the state, is the third largest city in Indiana and, ultimately our chosen destination for viewing the Great American Eclipse of 2024. Although known for its commercial, medical, and cultural activity, our Evansville experience was limited to a view of the parking lot: Best Buy,Continue reading “Day 3: See Life-Changing Astronomical Event, Then Sit in Traffic”
Total Eclipse of the Heartland?
To steal the title from CBS This Morning… we are off and racing toward sunny skies to hunker down in a Walmart parking lot for five hours waiting to look up at the sun and watch it completely disappear. Sounds crazy, right? The thing is, that is what we are ALL doing today. Millions ofContinue reading “Total Eclipse of the Heartland?”
Wandering, But Not Lost 