Turtles Nesting in Costa Rica: A Grim Adventure
As vultures circled menacingly overhead, I viewed the half-chewed carcass of a large turtle rotting in the hot, Costa Rican sun. Our tour guide pointed to the eggs still visible […]
Surprise! Catching COVID Overseas
Two couples, two destinations, two very different outcomes. Who would triumph over COVID, and who would end up “journaling” while quarantined in a small hotel room?
An Airbnb With a Side of Jesus?
As we pulled into the driveway of our Airbnb rental house, a large, handwritten sign in the upstairs window greeted us with the word “PRAY.” I immediately thought, “Well, that’s […]
How To: Move to a New City for 90 Days
I wrote this post in pre-COVID 2019. Ponder this advice while you daydream about escaping your house. Despite any logistical hassles, doesn’t an extended adventure sound amazing right about now? Miami. […]
Ireland: Can an Irish-American Go Home Again?
This post was written in a pre-COVID-19 world, and I did not to make any changes. It is dedicated to Irish-Americans and to Ireland, which I will dream about visiting again. _______________________________ […]
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