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The (Snow) Storm is Coming!

We went hiking and snowshoeing this morning on a very fun and gorgeous hike on some of the mountain trails around Lake Tahoe. The views were amazing when you get up on top of some of the trails. Took a … Continue reading

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From the Sun to the Lake Tahoe Snow!

We decided we should explore both ends of the spectrum with our time off… So we headed up into the mountains! And there is a lake nearby…might be a little cool to do any water skiing, but looks fun for … Continue reading

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Diving Entertainment in Dominican Republic

OK – lets do some diving! Our little getaway is on the Atlantic of the island.  Not too fancy.  No docks for the boats. These pics are going to have a red tint due to the lens of the camera … Continue reading

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Escaping the Cold of Seattle to Dominican Republic

We needed a break and some time off.  We got on an airplane and headed south…where to go? Our friend wanted to do a little diving, so we picked a different island than we had ever been to before. The … Continue reading

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Last Day in NYC: Coney island of Course

Many people wonder…what should you do on your last day in NYC. You go to Coney Island of course! I have to admit it was a little of an old school carnival, but I can see why locals and tourists … Continue reading

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Enjoying a little history

Today was a little different…we walked to the Hudson river to check out the Intrepid carrier. It was fun to offer a little tour of a naval ship (type) that I had served upon 20 years ago…although this was quite … Continue reading

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Goodbye St. Lucia!

Our last day on the island with a sporty drive in a Porsche Cayenne to the southern part of the island where the airport resides. We enjoyed the views along the way and were thankful for a Priority Pass lounge … Continue reading

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Pigeon Island

Since it was our last day, we took a hike to the nearby Pigeon Island.  You can see the Sandals resort with the red roofs below. It looks like it is peninsula, but the British and French built up a … Continue reading

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All the things you can do at Sandals Grande St Lucia

Of course, you can have a lot of fun in the sun and play pool volleyball all afternoon and enjoy your favorite frozen drink… But you can also eat along the waterfront with some great local fare and wine…   … Continue reading

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Arrived in St Lucia!

The international airport is in the southern part of the island, and there is a single road that makes a circle of the entire island.  We chose to stay at Sandals Grande St. Lucian at the northwest tip of the … Continue reading

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