After a month… I’m back!!! As the title suggests, I had a hunch that a commitment to a blog would be difficult for me to maintain, but I try! Between ITA classes for ESL certification and figuring out a new city, blogging was the last thing on my mind. Here in Granada, life is a…

The bay area was so much fun! San Fransisco is such a fun and beautiful city. We started out our trip with a drive from Sonoma to Muir Woods… unfortunately we weren’t aware that you need a reservation to get into the park.. so we struck out with that plan! We did get to drive…

Emerald Bay The most photographed spot in Lake Tahoe and it’s easy to see why! We spent the day exploring Emerald Bay State Park, which includes Eagle Falls and the Vikingsholm Castle, Laura Knight’s 38-room summer home that is considered one of the best examples of Scandinavian architecture in the US. I love me a…

Forget a party barge on Lake Travis. Yesterday we took a sunset cruise aboard the Tahoe Rum Runner. It was beautiful and so much fun! Olivia was excited because she got to try the boat’s namesake ~beverage~ along with dad. Mom and I were happy with the White Claws. …maybe a little too happy 😉…

Travel means choices. Hence the bespectacled woman in the mirror wearing a sweater and hiking boots. Clothes for Spain or appropriate hiking outerwear? Clear views or sun protection? Choices. A beautiful day spent hiking. Mom relaxed afterwards with a free fish pedi in upper echo lake. 10/10 would recommend. Great hike, great views, and cute…

The adventure begins with a family vacation to Lake Tahoe. I love sitting by the window in planes. The clouds amaze me and it’s interesting to see how organized our communities are in the US. Built in in-flight entertainment! Dad hacked the Southwest System. Pro Tip: if you board early and are flying with a…