Summer Fun
I realized I never gave an update on the triathlon, and so I thought while I was doing that, I would give a general update on life, Kirby and how our summer is going. So, let’s start with my FIRST Olympic distance triathlon! On May 30, Dave and I both participated in the Capital of...
Saving for Your Big Dream
Today is the day of departure for our friends Thomas and Estelle. (Check out their web site at intothewheel.com!) Thomas and Estelle were our Warmshowers hosts in Paris, and the few days we spent in their home ended up being one of the best hosting experiences we had over the course of our whole journey....
World Traveler (2/13/12)
I’ve been listening to Andrew Peterson’s Counting Stars these days on my iPod, and the lyrics to this song resonate deep in my soul. Sure, in a literal sense, Dave and I are “world travelers,” just as I had often dreamed of becoming. But aren’t we all on a journey of some kind? I’ve been...
A Week in Argentina (2/4/12)
We were able to venture over into Argentina for just over a week of riding north. The landscape, though also beautiful, was completely different there! Instead of lush, tree-covered mountains with rivers and lakes, we saw vast expanse of near-desert and pampas. And the wind! Wow! Our first full day, we rode 20 kilometers into...
Patagonia (1/25/12)
The last nine days we have not stopped repeating certain phrases like, “Wow… check that out!” or “Look behind you… very nice,” or “That is really spectacular.” It’s impossible to summarize what we’ve experienced as we ride through Patagonia and enjoy the beauty of creation. We are truly blessed beyond measure. We started on paved...
Resting at Fall Creek Falls (10/1/11)
Our time at Fall Creek Falls State Park was really almost just like a long weekend camping trip. Maybe that’s what made it so great. Most of our camping is not much like a camping trip, but more of a vagabond lifestyle. Staying at Fall Creek Falls for a few days was almost like a...
