After departing Windsor Castle, we grabbed some yummy sandwiches and sat along the river Thames to eat before heading to Stonehenge. While often considered to be a Wonder of the World, depending on which list you read, we weren’t too sure about Stonehenge – thinking it might be a pile of rocks and a bit… Read More >>
Our travels was going smoothly after walking around Westminster Abbey all morning. We decided to hop a cab over to St. Paul’s Cathedral in London before the massive crowd for the Royal wedding. We were a bit silly in the cab. This particular day I was lugging around my camera equipment and I was glad… Read More >>
Aruba – Red Sail Sports – Day 3 and Day 6:On Day 3, we decided to take it easy with the tours, and sail away with the Red Sail Sports crew. We did a dinner cruise, which we loved, and got to try some of Aruba’s brewed beer. A Pilsener Beer called Balashi, which tastes… Read More >>
Aruba – Churches – Day 2 Part 3:Ever since our trip to Maui, there’s something about old churches that fascinate me. We discovered some really cool ones in Aruba, and I enjoyed photographing them. Of course, Cory is getting down to take different shots and angles, too. I really liked the big windows on this… Read More >>
Aruba – Driving Around the Island – Day 2 Part 2: We started Day 2 roaming the rims of the island in part 1. As we continue our exploration, we flew around the mid section of the island. Rob was driving while Val and I stuck our heads out to snap tons of images of… Read More >>
Aruba – Driving Around the Island – Day 2 Part 1: Come see what you’re missing! On day 2, we rented a car and started exploring around the island. Amongst the crystal blue water, and white sandy beaches, we found some other alluring places! We rented this nice, red jeep, and immediately headed to areas… Read More >>
Cory and I finally got the chance to take our first ‘real vacation’ and went to Aruba with my sister and her husband. We were there for 7 nights, which was quite wonderful. On day 1, Cory and I both woke up at 7:30 a.m. like clock-work (4:30am PST). To think we would sleep in,… Read More >>
Our next stop in Portland, Oregon was Kenny and Zuke’s Delicatessen. They are famous for their pastrami sandwiches, and after Cory and I tried it, we can see why it tastes so good. It was within walking distance from our hotel and we arrived just before noon. We made it before the long lines and… Read More >>
As we got into Portland, the girl at the information desk at the airport told me we had to try Voodoo Doughnut. I always appreciate recommendations when traveling, and that is exactly what we did on a Sunday morning. Cory and I woke up early and excited to try it out. We walked from our… Read More >>
The Edinburgh Castle sits at one end of the Royal Mile, or their main street, in Edinburgh Scotland. At the opposite end is the Holyrood Palace, home of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, otherwise known as the Queen of England’s husband. Our second day in Edinburgh we started at the Edinburgh Castle, at the… Read More >>
