As with my adventure with Debi in Skagway, when my mother-in-law asked what excursion I wanted to go on, I looked for the one that seemed the most physically demanding…
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Alaska Cruise – Skagway and Laughton Glacier
Just after my mother-in-law booked the cruise to Alaska, she then emailed all of her children and their spouses and asked what excursions they wanted to go on. My general approach…
Alaska Cruise – Tracy Arm Fjord
The third day on the cruise ship (second full day) was also a sea day, but it was a very scenic one as the ship went into Tracy Arm Fjord where…
Alaska Cruise – on the ship (day 2)
The second day of the cruise was a sea day. Taking advantage of the fact that there weren’t going to be any shore excursions, Toren’s grandmother, Granmary, decided it would…
Alaska Cruise – Seattle
My in-laws are kind enough* to take the whole family on vacation every few years. This time the destination was an Alaskan cruise, disembarking from and returning to Seattle, with…
Ireland Trip – Cliffs of Moher
On my last day of touring before the conference, I decided to visit the Cliffs of Moher. I had seen pictures, but it’s hard to really comprehend how amazing the…
Ireland – Carrauntoohil
I’m always up for a good hike, and it often turns out to be a great way to see places most people don’t see. One of the places people recommended…
Ireland Trip – Newgrange and Knowth
After a good night’s sleep, I packed up, cleaned up the apartment, and headed out. There were just a few things I really, really wanted to do in Ireland, and…
Ireland – arrival and Dublin
One of the perks of my job is that I can occasionally get funding to attend international conferences. Since I love to travel, this is a great way for me…
Bahamas trip – Atlantis Resort
Through my work, we had the opportunity to travel to the Bahamas and stay at the Atlantis Resort. We were somewhat excited by the opportunity, but were also a bit wary…