Hiking the Julian Alps

We hiked 8.5 miles through the alps in Slovenia and had a spectacular day.

Many Curves of the Russian Road

We spent the day on the Russian Road, enjoying its sights and conscious of its tragedies.

Piran, Slovenian Beach Town

Slovenia is not known for its beaches, but the waterfront in Piran is exceptional.

Road Trip and a Fun Meeting (for us)

Road trips are more fun when you stop for a meeting. Especially when you aren’t the one who has to be in the meeting.

Medieval Fish Hatchery and the Italian Eiffel Tower

I have something in common with Pope Pius II: we are both impressed with big trout.

Under the Etruscan Sun

This area was occupied by the Etruscans until their assimilation with Rome by 27 BCE.

Ostia Antica

Ostia Antica is an excellent opportunity to study what things must have been like in Rome.

Travel and Arrival

We calculated that we had been awake (or poorly dozing here and there) for around 31 hours before we had access to a bed.

We did the PTC!

The Belle Brigade is a relay team of walkers made up of women military veterans.

Graduation and other updates

I am so late in telling you, but Tara graduated from college!!! Yes, in June my kiddo received their Bachelor of Science in Geology. I am very very proud of my baby for sticking with it and doing all the work to make it happen in the end. It took six years and there is […]