Phx
January 19, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
It's now time to start our adventures in the new year. We finished in Gardnerville and caught a plane the next day to Phoenix. We'll actually it was two planes. First flight on Spirit to Vegas forRead more
Game Day
January 19, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Today, I was able to hang out out with my niece's, Sage and Zoe, as well as Sage's best friend, Rebecca. Before Zoe got out of school the rest of us played games at the library. After we picked up ZoeRead more
Hike with Ed
January 19, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
An impromptu visit with my good friend Ed inspired a four mile hike around Cone mountain.
Movie adventure
January 22, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Thanks to T-Mobile Tuesdays, we scored some $5 movie tickets to see The Beekeeper. This wonderful perk turned out to create a few challenges. Having never been to this particular theater before, weRead more
Spreading ashes
January 24, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
A hike to the top of Camel Back mountain so we could let Bill rest in a place he loved.
Dinner in Mexico
January 26, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
We got up early and were on the road by 6am. We got to our dentist appointments in plenty of time.
After our appointments, we went out to dinner at Mariachis and Tequila before heading to ourRead more
Sea Turtles and Beach
January 28, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Right around the corner from our condo is the accuario(aquarium). On a sunny Sunday morning, we took a walk to pet some turtles. It's impossible not to smile and laugh when you see these big turtlesRead more
Choia Bay Beach Walk
January 30, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Dentista
January 30, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
We arrived on Friday. It's now Tuesday, and one or all of us have been to the dentist every day except Sunday. A lot of work is needed for Kirk and Dana, and a bit for Anna and I, so we haveRead more
Brake repair.
February 1, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ 🌬 66 °F
Two days before we left for Mexico, the brake pad indicator light came on on the dash. Knowing how much cheaper labor is here, I rushed to secure new pads to be installed here. Luckily for overnightRead more
More turtle fun
February 2, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
We just can't stay away. We got to see them being fed today.
Tortilla factory
February 2, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Yes you read that right. I said tortilla factory, not tequila factory.
Nothing like hot off the stove tortillas. Mom mmm mmm.
Malecon
February 3, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
What is a visit to Puerto Penasco without a stop at the Malecon. Lots of vendors pushing their wares on a beautiful sunny day.
New Orleans sit
Feb 6–14, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 55 °F
We finally got the opportunity to visit New Orleans during Mardi Gras. We're in a nice house right on the lake with a super sweet mini poodle.
We were able to make it to the French Quarter and haveRead more
Mardi Gras 1
February 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
On our first full day in N.O., the hosts were still there so we took advantage of being able to leave the pet for an extended time. Two Krewes were doing back to back parades, so we headed uptown toRead more
Mardi Gras 2
February 8, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Parades are held all over the city of N.O. and surrounding suburbs. The next parade we made it to was in Metairie. The town we were actually staying in, so we decided to go. It was not quite asRead more
Mardis Gras 3.5
February 10, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
More pictures from the Krewe Iris parade.
Mardi Gras 3
February 10, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
We went to one more parade, which out shined all the others.
Anna made a friend. Unfortunately, the parade took longer than scheduled, so we didn't see the end.
San Juan, Puerto Rico sit
Feb 16–21, 2024 in Puerto Rico ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Thinking we would land another sit in PR before we got here, we applied for and got this sit. We normally wouldn't come this far for just five nights, but alas, it didn't work out that way. We areRead more
Castillo San Cristobal
February 17, 2024 in Puerto Rico ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
When we came here with Lyra, we didn't get a chance to tour the old Spanish forts in Viejo San Juan. This time we made sure we would. Castillo San Cristobal is the largest Spanish fort in the AmericasRead more
Castillo San Felipe dal Morro
February 18, 2024 in Puerto Rico ⋅ 🌙 81 °F
The next day, we went to the other fort in Old San Juan. It doesn't take up as much land space as the other, but there are six levels to explore. Afterwards, we stopped for some vegan appetizers andRead more
Family visit
February 22, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
On the way back to Phoenix, we stopped in Davie to see Brian's Mom and sister. Pam had to leave after a couple of days, but we took daily walks with Mom the whole week.
Phoenix sit
Feb 29–Mar 30, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
A month long housesit in Phoenix was the perfect opportunity to get some Lyra time in and catch up on Dr. Visits.
Nice place in uptown with two large cats.
Spring Fair
March 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
We were lucky enough to be in town and able to take Lyra to her schools Spring Fair. Roxanne and Sage joined us as well as Jordan and Jack.
Geocache with Lyra
March 14, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Spent the day with Lyra, and we found a new hobby. Geocacheing. Looking for small hidden treasures located all around the USA with only the GPS coordinates and a very vague clue. How hard can it be.Read more