Third Time’s the Charm

We did it! We *finally* went to Hawaii! If you don’t know the backstory, here’s what I mean… While visiting with friends back in 2019, we all talked about places we’ve been to and places we’d still like to visit. Erin and I had never been to Hawaii, and since friends Shannon & Kensey had

A Cross Country Winter

Since mid-October, California brought us more than 12 weeks of all kinds of weather and terrain. From mountains to beaches to forests to deserts, it was amazing to experience the variety of landscapes that California has to offer. And there’s still so much we haven’t seen yet. Crossing back into Arizona gave us an oddly

We All Begin as Strangers

The endless loop of “Seventy Six Trombones” that has been living rent free in our heads for months has only just started to fade away. That aside, marching in the 2022 Rose Parade was a really wonderful experience. After dropping off the van and the dog to be taken care of at our friends’ houses

Up (and Down) the Coast

The ultimate destination by the end of the year has always been to make it to Pasadena for the Rose Parade. We didn’t know exactly when we would end up in California, but upon meeting our Swiss friends, Blanche & Marielle, near Zion National Park in Utah, our travel pace picked up quite a bit.

Alabama Hills & Joshua Tree

Have you seen any of these movies? Gladiator Django Unchained Iron Man Firefly Man of Steel Wagon Train Tremors Joe Kidd Dinosaur Chaplin Star Trek: Generations (and many more!) If so, you’ve likely seen the Alabama Hills in California, where nearly 400 movies have been filmed.