Lahaina – Cognitive Dissonance

By Mark August 11, 2023

Repost: Trade Winds Needed – Apply Within

My family is heartbroken at the tragedy in Lahaina. Deepest love and aloha to all impacted. We were finally getting to the point where we got in all the big … Continue reading Repost: Trade Winds Needed – Apply Within

By Mark July 8, 2021

Save 15 precent

It was a really hot and humid night. I slept poorly, and Yulia was up a lot as well. A rough night usually calls for more coffee in the morning. … Continue reading Save 15 precent

By Mark July 4, 2021July 4, 2021

Getting caught in the Rain

We woke up to light rain today. Walking onto the balcony the rain wasn’t so much falling down as floating around in all directions like it hadn’t made up it’s … Continue reading Getting caught in the Rain

By Mark July 15, 2016July 19, 2016

Shell of a Good Time

Our last day was a slow start. We grilled some eggs and sausage, and made coffee. Sasha slept in. We weren’t in a rush to get anything special done today. … Continue reading Shell of a Good Time

By Mark July 13, 2016

Trade Winds Needed – Apply Within

We were finally getting to the point where we got in all the big tours and activities into our trip. Vacation can be a hard balance to get right, too … Continue reading Trade Winds Needed – Apply Within

By Mark July 10, 2016July 11, 2016

It Belongs in a Museum

We tried had to not do a damn thing after returning from Hana. Probably a banana bread coma or something. We had planned a day up at the beach, but … Continue reading It Belongs in a Museum

By Mark July 7, 2016July 11, 2016

Fleetwood Mac Salad

We started the day out by heading down to our beach and snorkeling. We filled up first with eggs and Portuguese sausage, then headed down the the beach. Right here … Continue reading Fleetwood Mac Salad

By Mark July 5, 2016July 11, 2016

The Key to Relaxation

We might be getting this right yet. We took a day to sleep in, then went exploring the area North of us. We drove all the way up to the … Continue reading The Key to Relaxation

By Mark June 30, 2016July 11, 2016

Brexit at Tiffany’s

Well, the news can’t stop rolling on about the dumpster fire that is the European Union, but that’s behind us now. Literally, as we walk past the blaring TV with … Continue reading Brexit at Tiffany’s

By Mark December 30, 2014December 30, 2014

Cold Getaway

I’m not sure if we’ve taken a winter vacation as a family. We might have, we’ve certainly taken trips for Thanksgiving several times, this year included. When I was younger, … Continue reading Cold Getaway