Visiting Machu Picchu is one of those classic “bucket list” experiences. We’ve all heard of it and we’ve probably seen pictures of it. Yet, no matter how much a person plans and researches a trip to this world-renowned historical city, […]
July, 2015
Living Like Locals in the Sacred Valley
There have been many moments in our family’s travels when a little wave of joy and self-pride rushes over me. Times when I have to stop for a moment and think to myself, “Wow, I’m really doing this, aren’t I?” […]
The Three Traveling Bears
Hi. I’m Bobo. This is my brother, Pooh Bear. This is my other brother, Pooh Bear. We are three traveling bears. Traveling the world might sound amazingly glamorous to you, but let us assure you, it is not. See, while […]
No. 51 – Sponsoring a Child
Saturday mornings meant one thing when I was a kid – CARTOONS! Tom & Jerry, The Smurfs, Muppet Babies, The Jetsons, Garfield, Alvin and the Chipmunks. I’d even watch “boy stuff” like He-Man and Transformers. I would be so bummed […]
Quitting My Complaining in Valle de Rocas
Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they have. ~ Author Unknown It’s a humbling moment when you realize you’re being a total, whiny brat. A little voice in your head suddenly screams out from among all […]
Salar de Uyuni
I woke up standing at our hotel room door. Am I sleep walking? I thought, feeling that jittery, buzzing sensation that comes with waking up too fast. Then came the knock and the faint “Mama?” in a shaky voice. My […]
Santa Cruz to Sucre
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is not part of the typical Bolivian tour. Some tourists might spend a night there before going on to other areas of the country, but it’s definitely not a travel destination. It’s big. It’s flat. […]
Lomas de Arena – Silly in Sand Dunes
In memory of Reuben Summerlin, a man who never lost his inner kid. On playgrounds around the world children and adults have very different experiences. The kids are running, climbing, jumping, and laughing. They’re using their imaginations to turn the […]
No. 50 – Helping at Stansberry Home
Earlier this week I sat down to begin cranking out blog posts about all of our service projects and experiences during our time in Bolivia. After a busy month of volunteering, exploring and making new friends, I was inspired to […]
A Tribute to Reuben Summerlin
Just a few months ago, Brian and I were sitting in a boathouse restaurant in the harbor of Suva, Fiji having an amazing dinner and a hilarious conversion with our friends Reuben and Diana Summerlin. Being his witty, charismatic, and […]