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Manteo I wasn’t quite sure where to go and where to stay when visiting the Outer Banks. I knew we wanted to drive the entire length of the Outer Banks and decided we’d stay somewhere in the northern part and somewhere further south. I had points from Chase so I booked the first place inContinue reading “Our First Trip to the Outer Banks”

My darling granddaughter turned 12 on September 30th and her Mimos and PopPop were there to celebrate. In fact, we haven’t missed a birthday yet! Our first night with the birthday girl we ate at her favorite restaurant La Cocina. She was surprised to get so many presents; she is not one of those kidsContinue reading “Celebrating Kadyn”

During our last week in Antigua, I was suffering from a very bad stomach.  It started on Saturday and lasted most of the week.  When I was up to it we went out and did some things. On Sunday morning we met Martha and Ted for breakfast at Escalonia.  We hadn’t been there all yearContinue reading “Farewell To Beloved Antigua”

Friends are gone and now we are settled into our normal Antigua routine.  I try to attend a yoga class once or twice a week and Bruce heads out to the Scandinavian Gym.  I’m not sure why it’s called that because nothing about it seems Nordic. On the weekend there was a craft fare downContinue reading “Hanging Out In Antigua, Guatemala”

Whenever Bruce and I have guests in Antigua, I like to take them for a day at the spa at Santa Teresita.  On Wednesday morning, they offer a free shuttle to and from the spa.  I thought I registered for it.  In fact I sent in a request twice, but did not hear back.  SoContinue reading “Spa Day At Santa Teresita”

It’s always a little nerve-racking to me to plan a trip for other people.  What if something goes wrong?  What if they don’t like it?  I have to use a lot of prayer and meditation to quiet those voices and say if they don’t like it, then it’s on them.  However, it still is aContinue reading “Casa Prana- Be With Us- Lake Atitlan”

For the past four years I’ve visited this intriguing city with its colorful people and  vibrant vibe.  This year we have our two friends, Scott and Sandy, visiting for ten days.  Scott’s an old pro at Antigua life but Sandy only spent a brief few hours here off a cruise ship.  And of course youContinue reading “Antigua – A Gem In The Rough”

Our last few weeks in Florida were relaxing.  Some bike riding, some yin yoga with my sis, and a few good days of pool time.  My sisters and our spouses had a great meal at Suri’s in Lake Worth then saw an amazing performance of Gypsy.  I do think the gals liked it better thanContinue reading “Bye Bye Florida, Hola Guatemala”

It’s been an interesting first couple of weeks in 2020 in Delray Beach.  As opposed to last year, this year has been quite chilly in the 70s with a constant breeze sometimes bordering on tropical storm.  So pool time has been sporadic and due to rain we haven’t been riding our bikes as much asContinue reading “Playing Around in Florida”

In 2016 Bruce and I stopped off at Malaga on a Celebrity Reflections Transatlantic Cruise. We adored it. It was a beautiful little city and fun to walk around. That’s why when I started planning our around the world trip, I decided to spend four nights in Malaga. We rented a one bedroom apartment inContinue reading “I Love Malaga”