“A Man, a Plan, a Canal, Panama!” – Leigh Mercer, Mathematician
We had a 10-hour layover in Panama City on our way down to South America, so we decided to take advantage of it and see the Panama Canal and the oldest neighborhood in Panama City (Casco Viejo). Continue reading “Panama Canal and the Old City”
“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Cousteau, Oceanographer
February is prime humpback whale time in Puerto Vallarta as they have migrated from their feeding grounds further north to mate and give birth. On a whim, Phil and I booked a tour hoping to catch a glimpse of these fabulous creatures in real life (Planet Earth is awesome, but it only gets you so far). Continue reading “Whale watching (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)”
“The only way to have a friend is to be one.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, Writer
After a month of skiing and relaxing in front of the fireplace while snow peacefully fell outside of our window, Erika and I were in dire need of a vacation (kidding)!
After a quick pit stop in Chicago to repack, drop off the car, and cuddle some cats, we headed down to Puerto Vallarta to celebrate the wedding of Gretchen, a great high school friend of mine, and her fiancé Bryan and kick-off part two of our “take two.” Continue reading “Gretchen’s Wedding weekend (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)”
“Look down the mountain, moving forward into the future, not back to the past.” – Lee Sky, Breckenridge Ski Instructor
First up, 3 weeks of skiing in Vail. Continue reading “Skiing in Vail”
Taking Two 