Father’s Day 2014: Recalling Travels with Dad

Originally posted on nonnaswanderings:
A father’s influence is felt forever. Here, five travel bloggers share memories. * One man sought out extended life experiences abroad for his family. * A father-daughter road trip is relished for a lifetime. * Natural wonders provided the backdrop for family exploration together. * A dad’s curious mind and gravitational pull to the sea inspired…

Backyard Adventures

Sometimes thrills are right under our noses. Seizing the moment, Nonna and Pops loosely planned a few days with the two and three year-old cousins under our wings, sans parents and siblings. The mission: Have fun!  Be kind!  Be safe! What we all learned: Popsicles are especially delicious outside, before playing in the sand. The … More Backyard Adventures

Desert Senses

A cottontail crossed my path today, a fluffy blur from the corner of my eye.  Jumping chollas seem to take chase. The Sonoran desert is yet more alive after unseasonable rainstorms. Jumbled pillars invite creatures to perch on top. Brilliant blue to twenty shades of gray skies are luminous. After the cloudburst, all is pristine. … More Desert Senses