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My Morning Run

This morning, for some reason, I woke early and decided to go for a run on this little island of Isabella. I took a right out of the hotel and figured I’d find something. I brought along my trusty phone in case I wanted pics. Glad I did. I’m guessing I ran about three miles [...]

Today

Today I kayaked with sea lions, swam with sharks, and hiked around the crater of an old volcano. I can’t remember the last time I was so tired. The Galapagos will wear you out. How was your day?

Quitting Quito

Ah, just one quick day in the capital city before we’re off again!

When I Knew Everything

When I was a kid, there was a joke I liked. My best friend’s name was Charlie (and I was jealous because she had a cool perfume named for her and she could be a Charlie girl; the name Jennifer sucked even in the ’70s). When Charlie wasn’t around, I’d say, “Charlie and I know [...]

Pigs, Pee, and Pecorino

Now that I’ve spent some time in Italy, I come to one major conclusion about the difference between me and the Italians: I pee much slower–or stiller–than they do. The bathrooms have lights that are either on timers or motion detectors, and I have yet to pee in one of them when the lights didn’t [...]

Oh Dear Lord

Why did you people let me eat so much?

All Roads Lead to Lunch

Headed back from dinner, just me and Adam as my folks and the Tweedle Twirp were staying with the kids, we were pleasantly surprised by an operatic concert at the Spanish Steps. A calming end to a day of two whiny, tired kids. At lunch, Pie was flagging. It’s hot, and to be honest, we [...]

Rome Wasn’t Toured in a Day

I’ve wanted to blog. Really I have. But blogging means putting down my fork, and I can’t quite seem to loosen my grip long enough to type. If I were going to sum up the trip so far, it would have to be Roly Poly Roma. Oh, don’t get me wrong. I’m here with my [...]

Rome Where You Want To

Rome around the world! (So maybe that’s not what the B52s meant, but I’m always happy to employ a good homophone to get my point across.) The land of espresso, gelato, and pasta! Italy, you have met your match. Let the eating begin!

Where in the World Are Doodle and Pie?

On the plane, ready to take off for….