Chico Goes for a Spin

We’re mobile! After a brief trip to the mechanic, our car Chico is ready for a road trip. The VW CitiGolf is a really fun car to drive, especially on the left hand side of the road. The car doesn’t have AC,  power steering, or a computer. It also has a choke…like a lawnmower. It’s…

Exploring Cape Town

We’ve spent the last few days enjoying all that Cape Town has to offer. The day after the full moon, we trekked up Lion’s Head to watch the sunset and moonrise. John took some phenomenal photos as you’ll see below…but of course, photos hardly do it justice! We’ve also spent time at the aquarium, rugby…

We’re in Love…

…with Cape Town. So far, this is my favorite city. We’ve been here for nearly five days and we are savoring every moment. We’re staying in Greenpoint, in the shadow of Signal Hill and very close to Table Mountain. Our apartment overlooks the V&A waterfront, Cape Town Stadium, and Table Bay. The view is fantastic….

Last Days in Thailand

HOT food, nice people, gorgeous weather, and a beautiful landscape. What more could you want from a vacation in Thailand? We spent a few more days down at the beach, and were able to hook up with our friends Alli and Chris again. One evening, we decided to try the Tiger Temple near Krabi town….

At the Beach

It sure has been nice to relax at the beach after a being on the road. We have been staying around Ao Nang, which is on the southwest coast of Thailand. We arrived after 11:30 PM with no hotel reservation. After walking around for an hour, we’d given up hope of getting a proper bed…