A journey of celebration

“As you move through this life…you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life – and travel – leaves marks on you.” ~ Anthony Bourdain Celebrating 60 years of life on a journey of a lifetime. Then again, shouldn’t every journey be?…more of my journey to come! “Once you have traveled, the voyage never…

Sea Turtle, Inc. – South Padre Island, TX

I love sea turtles! It started on a visit to Hawaii when I met one of these beautiful creatures face to face while snorkeling. It was love at first sight! So of course, I had to visit Sea Turtle, Inc. on our recent visit to South Padre Island. I didn’t know what to expect, but…

Travel Destination: South Padre Island, Texas

Our first beach stop on our recent Texas road trip was in South Padre Island, Texas. We both loved this location with a quiet town (during non-peak tourist season), beautiful beaches, and several fun activities we enjoyed. Our hotel was at the north end of the island with a beautiful view of the gulf. I…

Sunrise on Galveston Island

We just returned from a wonderful road trip adventure through southern Texas. Over seventeen days we explored Big Bend National Park, South Padre Island, Rockport, and Galveston Island. Our focus was on nature areas, preserves, parks, and of course the beaches. Below is one of my favorite photos. I look forward to sharing more of…

Wild Horse Pass, Arizona

Our recent weekend away took us to Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ. My husband volunteered at a youth golf tournament, and with the beautiful photos online beckoning me, I offered to join him if we could stay at the resort next door. The Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass did not disappoint. Their walking…