This Just Happened
We’re often asked, “Where are you now?” This page is our answer.
Here you’ll find our most recent travel stories — the unexpected turns, unforgettable meals, and curious rules we’ve discovered along the way. Whether we’re deep in the jungle or lost in a market, we’re documenting it here, one post at a time.
That’s it, we’re splitting up!
Today's the day, we're calling it. It's over. Just kidding - we are just going our separate ways for a week. This whole trip came about because I said 'YES!' to my friend Janet when she asked me to go on a Knit and Sip river cruise along the Douro River. Why would I...
Rain, rain, go away
A beautiful sight to wake up to today. The sun on the Algarve coast Today’s objective is to drive down the road for my week in Quarteira. This beach reminds me of Bedwell Rocks in New Brunswick. More sand here though The fortress guarding the harbour entrance But let...
Catch the wave!
Holy waves Batman. And these are at the end of the Nazare season. Deer head statue at Nazare 5-5.5 metre waves are crashing below us with surfers riding them. There’s probably 10 or so surfers with their Seadoo escorts. It’s hard to tell which one is having more fun....
Storytime
After yet another very full day of making memories, we are finishing up our evening at the Storybook Palace Hotel in Nazare. Somehow, quite fittingly after our St. Patrick’s Day celebrating, we are in the James Joyce suite. Aaaahhhh…..cheers!! Our day started in...
St. Patrick’s Day in Lisbon
Today takes us back to Lisbon. Last time we were here we walked from the bus station to the airport. I’m sure today will be much more enjoyable. Ha! Our first two stops are the impressive Jerónimos Monastery and the famous pastry shop next door. The pastry is a tart...
Bye bye Island Life
We had four fabulous days here in the Azores. San Miguel Island to be precise. We have a bit of time left before our plane takes off so we hit the streets and see what the city we are staying in, Porto Delgado, has to offer. First though, we need some sustenance....
Everything’s going our way
24 hours later and the winds of karma have shifted and things are working effortlessly today. Off to get that hike in and we’re doing the hike around Lagoa das Furnas. Skies are clear, driving was easy, first row parking and we are the only ones in sight! Each one of...
It all works out in the end.
How our day started…
Adventure in the Azores
Starting early today. So much to do that we’re at the trail head by 8:45am. Fortunately the forecast says the rain is done for the day. As we roll into the parking lot with just one other car we can’t help but notice the clouds lingering at the top of the hill. We...