Before we went to the Galapagos Islands, we started in Otavalo, about a 1.5-2hr drive from Quito. The drive...not sure what those Ecuadorians are doing (or whether the roads in DC have permanently maimed my judgment), but the roads were fantastic. Not a pothole to be … [Read more...]
Visiting the Studio of Pablo Seminario in Urubamba, Peru
One afternoon in the Sacred Valley, we had the option to head to the studio of Pablo Seminario. I'm not an art connoisseur, but I do enjoy seeing art when I travel. It's probably a good thing I travel light, as something always tempts me...but I never want to pay for the … [Read more...]
The Dark Side Won: Star Wars Day at Nationals Park!
I watched some of the Star Wars movies growing up, and while I liked them, I wasn't a "fan" per se. Now, if you know dear husband...and if you know me...you can probably guess we agree on like 20% of movies. On a good day. So seeing a movie is a battle, at best. I hate stupid … [Read more...]
What We Bought in Kenya (Despite My Husband’s Feeble Attempts to Herd Me Away)
I claim it is an enormous success that I came home from Kenya with no wooden elephants, carved giraffes, and not even something with a warthog on it. I'm trying not to be a hoarder, remember? What we did buy in Kenya (besides a scarf...that I'm wearing frequently so I think … [Read more...]
The Real Question About Our Last Trip: Did I Kick My Knick-Knack Habit?
You may remember when I explained my love of (and fear of hoarding) knick knacks. I vowed to try to be better. So did I totally kick my collecting knick-knack habit on our recent trip to Thailand and Bhutan?Short answer: no. Long answer: I was betttterrrr. Right DH? I … [Read more...]
