“I wish I had never gone traveling.” – No One Ever
“I wish I had never gone traveling.” – No One Ever
The West Rim of Zion
A surprisingly nice weekend in November prompted a last-minute reservation at the Zion Lodge to hike the West Rim. It has been years since I hiked the 16-mile trail from Lava Point to the Grotto in the main canyon, and I couldn't recall how long it took. The room at...
Nassau, Bahamas
For fall break, we decided to return to Atlantis in the Bahamas. Our kids have always loved the place, and it makes a great destination for a long weekend. Now that the kids are older, I thought it would be a good time to take them diving with sharks. They have...
Summer in Southern Utah
Usually, we reserve our site for international travel. It is easy to forget that we live in a world-class destination in its own right. Zion National Park is less than an hour from home, and this year we made a concerted effort to take advantage. Monsoon rains in...
Swimming with Whale Sharks
It takes about an hour and a half to reach the whale sharks, but the ride is worth it. Unfortunately, it's not a private experience. Even with a 6:30 am hotel pickup, we weren't the first boat on the scene. By the time we had arrived, there were already a dozen...
Playing with dolphins, Playa Mujeres
It certainly pales in comparison to swimming with wild dolphins as we did in Rangiroa, but even in an enclosure, dolphins are amazing and it is hard not to enjoy the experience. Dolphin enclosures aren't cheap and are essentially an opportunity to sell you photos...
Chichen Itza
Extended family trip to Chichen Itza with Flavio again. It has been several years since we were here last, and when questioned, neither of our kids could recall much about the place. Flavio made the trip fun and enjoyable for all, from Grandparents down to the...