Just a note of encouragement for today: On a particular hike up a mountain in New Zealand, Andy and I came close to what we thought was the summit. Suddenly the path veered away and began leading us in an entirely different direction. I felt discouraged and even frustrated because the summit we had bypassed… Continue reading Mountain-Top Moments: Thoughts on Perspective
Hi friends! If you have been following along at all, you know that Andy and I have been traveling the globe for the last five months in a whirlwind of adventure. I must admit that our type of traveling is not conducive for blogging, so thank you for your patience and for your support as… Continue reading Chai Lai Orchid: An Authentic Experience with Elephants
Happy December!!! Friends, it is SO good that you are here today. And can I just say that I am STOKED for this holiday season and ringing in the new year! 2018 we are ready for you (almost)! Thinking back at 2017, though, I must admit that Andy and I have made some pretty amazing… Continue reading Yosemite: Not Even Slightly Overrated
Hello again friends and welcome back to This Darling Adventure! I hope that you have had an amazing weekend, filled to the brim with adventure, whimsy and moments that took your breath away. My weekend was absolutely delightful. Yesterday our town had its annual Christmas parade, which is always such a joy to watch. Even… Continue reading Day-Tripping to Churchill, Manitoba
Happy Sunday everyone and welcome back to This Darling Adventure! The snow is still falling up here in the North and my husband and I just enjoyed some delicious Harvest Chicken Lentil Chili. I know it sounds fab, but trust me when I say that it tastes even better. And it was absolutely perfect on… Continue reading Paddles Up: Canoeing Adventures in the North
Happy Halloween everyone and welcome to another week here on This Darling Adventure! It is SO good that you are here! A few days ago we received our first big dumping of snow here in the North and boy howdy has it been beautiful. There is a sort of excitement in the air for the… Continue reading Take Time for Detours
Hello friends! How good it is for you to be here today! Welcome back to another Throwback Thursday on This Darling Adventure! I hope that you have had a truly amazing day so far. If it isn't going so hot, not to worry. Know that each day is a new opportunity to begin again and do beautifully… Continue reading Exploring San Pedro, CA (In Photos)
Hello friends! It is good for you to be here today! What a glorious day it is indeed. There is still a blizzard raging on outside, but not to fear! It is nothing that a little tea and a lot of snow-shoveling cannot help! Well, today we have the beautiful opportunity to discuss yet another travel tip.… Continue reading Travel Tip: Layer for Days
Why hello there! Greetings and welcome back to This Darling Adventure! It is good for you to be here today! Well friends, today I was reminded of the beautiful opportunity we each have in the midst of our circumstances to choose joy. To be completely honest and open, the last week or so has not… Continue reading Travel Tip: Fear Not the Unknown
Welcome, welcome everyone! It is so good for you to be here today! I have some pretty exciting news to share with you.... Drumroll please.... Today was my first day of work! It has been a long time in coming but alas, after 8 months of waiting for my Canadian work permit and anticipating my start… Continue reading Exploring Flin Flon, MB (In Photos)
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