When I originally made our travel reservations, I purposefully, mentally minimized the amount of exertion involved with transporting 4 suitcases, 3 children, and 2 adults thousands of miles, via three flights and four airports. Sort of like getting pregnant without really thinking too much about actually birthing that baby. Good thing. I have to confess, … Continue reading Travel is Like Childbirth
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See you all in July…
The epic Lilly family vacation to Tuscany and London begins this afternoon with a road trip to JFK. From there we fly to London and then continue (with an airport change) to Pisa. We should be settled into our villa by Saturday afternoon, EST, which means approximately 24 hours of traveling. It will all be … Continue reading See you all in July…
(Soon to Be) Under the Tuscan Sun
I don't know what your vacation style is. Do you make plans to visit every historic site, museum and attraction within a 100 km radius or are you more inclined spend your time lounging by the pool? For me, the perfect vacation is a mellow blend of a couple of must-see tourist attractions, lazy mornings … Continue reading (Soon to Be) Under the Tuscan Sun
Mt Rainier to Italy in 6 Years
Six summers ago our family took a trip to Washington and Oregon. While there, we spent a few days with some old friends in a cabin on Mt. Rainier - I think there were 3 other couples. We talked about the future and the milestone half-century mark to be celebrated by a couple of the … Continue reading Mt Rainier to Italy in 6 Years
Ticket(s) to Ride
We've already established that I'm a bit of a planner - and, I know, it's my own fault. I've learned over the years that I am most comfortable when I have something fun to look forward to. This can also be interpreted as an inability to firmly live in the moment, but let's consider the … Continue reading Ticket(s) to Ride
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