Things that scream “Cuba!” are visible all around Old Havana - Cuban flags, Cuban rum, and the notorious frankencars - classic cars on the outside, with a mishmash of parts on the inside.
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Public Art in Havana
Diverse art in Havana. 1. A display in the theater. 2. Street art. 3. An optical illusion statue in one of Havana’s main plazas
La Habana
Itinerary: Days 1-3: Miami, FL Days 3-9: Cuba (Havana, Cienfuegos, Santiago de Cuba) Dates: October 13-23, 2016 Our Odyssey: Our Cuba adventure began, naturally, in Miami, Florida. We spent two days lounging by the pool of our hotel and at the beach (and I spent a few hours running Friday morning as part of training … Continue reading La Habana
Cuba Libre! (Or Cuba’s history of being not so libre)
Itinerary: Days 1-3: Miami, FL Days 3-9: Cuba (Havana, Cienfuegos, Santiago de Cuba) Dates: October 13-23, 2016 Our Odyssey: If you had asked me just a few years ago if I thought that I, as an American citizen without dual citizenship, would legally travel to Cuba in the near future, I would have naturally thought, … Continue reading Cuba Libre! (Or Cuba’s history of being not so libre)
Sailing (yes, sailing) in Colorado
Itinerary: Thursday: Fly to Denver, CO Friday: Drive to Pueblo Reservoir, sailing Saturday: Sailing Sunday: Fly back to ATL Dates: September 8-11, 2016 Our Odyssey: Last weekend Tim and I traveled to Colorado (September 8-11) to embark on a new adventure. A few weeks ago Tim finalized a business deal with a couple he’s known … Continue reading Sailing (yes, sailing) in Colorado
Might as Well Be Going to the Sun
Itinerary: Thursday: Fly to Kalispell, Montana Friday: Hiking to Iceberg Lake Saturday: Highline Trail Sunday: Relaxing day at the Lake MacDonald Lodge Monday: Fly back to ATL Dates: August 11-15, 2016 Our Odyssey: Tim and I had wanted to visit Glacier National Park for several years. This summer, we decided to make it one of … Continue reading Might as Well Be Going to the Sun
Custer Ghost Town, Idaho
Just a few of my favorites from our adventure at the Custer ghost town in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho!
Ghosts and Ghost Towns in Idaho
Itinerary: Thursday: Fly to Boise Friday: Food Tour of Boise; Ghost hunting at the Old Penitentiary Saturday: Sawtooth Mountains and Ghost Towns Dates: July 28-31, 2016 Our Odyssey: Idaho? More like, Ida-whoa!! Okay, I couldn’t resist that, because when Tim and I visited my 42nd state, Idao proved to be better than just great potatoes.Tim … Continue reading Ghosts and Ghost Towns in Idaho
My Dad’s Ashes Odyssey, pt 1.
Itinerary: Thursday: Fly to Richmond, VA Friday: Drive to DC, go to Nationals/Reds game Saturday: Touring the National Mall Sunday: Drive back to Richmond and fly to ATL Dates: June 30-July 3, 2016 Our Odyssey: While certainly not the first step in the grieving process, a significant one in my family was our first trip to … Continue reading My Dad’s Ashes Odyssey, pt 1.
Music City, USA – Nashville
Itinerary: Thursday: Drive from Gainesville, GA to Chattanooga, TN Friday: Rock City and drive to Nashville Saturday: Touring Nashville Sunday: Drive back to Gainseville, GA for work Dates: May 5-8, 2016 Our Odyssey: Friday night. Cowboy boots on. Grand Opry show and backstage tickets in hand. We couldn’t have been any more touristy in Nashville … Continue reading Music City, USA – Nashville
Our 21st Century Odyssey 