Oh hello again Dubai. Fancy seeing you again…five years later. This time for my cousin’s 40th and a mini-family reunion. Love him and grateful that I get to share amazing experiences around the world with our little family travel club. Donned on our matching shirts and literally walked in the desert. We were trying to…
See part 1 here. And, see part 2 here. Taken on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 while trying to see as much of Portland as possible. Started with breakfast at Mother’s Bistro & Bar followed by a failed attempted to visit the Paul Bunyon Statue. Really wanted to see Paul and Babe the Blue Ox. …
Find part 1 here. Taken on Tuesday, September 29, 2017 while getting the best of both worlds with city life and natural wonders. Early flight from LAX to PDX. Super interesting airport. There were live performers singing and playing and selling their music all before 10a AND prices at the airport legally cannot be…
Went to Oregon right after Hawaii. Me and my crazy ideas! This was a late birthday trip for my original travel buddy aka my cousin BFF. While the city was a bit quieter than expected, definitely enjoyed exploring Portland and meetings its lovely and helpful denizens. We stayed at The Heathman Hotel in the downtown…
Went to Cave Creek, Arizona near Phoenix for a quick trip. Established as a gold mining town and stopping point for the U.S. Cavalry in the mid 1870s, it is supposed to boast a “Wild, Wild West” vibe. But didn’t really get to experience the local flavor, especially with the 100+ degrees going on (even…
Wasn’t really feeling church family camp, but went to be with my family. It was a trifecta and I would have been a jerk to miss it: mom’s birthday, father’s day and RJ’s (nephew) 18th. Whew! Ended up having a really nice time in Crestline, California at Thousands Pines. Got some nature in and good…
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