Category Archives: SCUBA

Great Barrier Reef

Posted on October 25, 2018 by

I completed my open water scuba diving requirements 17 years ago on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Since then I had completed 13 dives. (Puts me way behind the curve from most divers.) As a Minnesotan, diving is an expensive … Continue reading →

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2016 Travel Plans

Posted on January 6, 2016 by

A new year brings excitement and opportunity. While I don’t do formal resolutions, I do have a goal every year to visit a new country. I visited three new countries in 2015: Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. I might get to two … Continue reading →

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2014 Travel Recap

Posted on December 31, 2014 by

One year ago, I created a list of places I wanted to visit in 2014. It was a brave, but short list – Bora Bora, Hawaii, and Rome. I went to none of those places. But 2014 was a great … Continue reading →

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The beauty of Maui

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

We arrived in Maui at around 8 pm on Saturday night. It was dark and we didn’t see much on the drive to Lahaina. This was the first thing I saw Sunday morning coming out of our condo. We are … Continue reading →

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My long-awaited return to Hawaii

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

This is a planning post. I am finally going back to Hawaii! I was there 11 years ago for my combo wedding/honeymoon. My last trip was spent mostly on Kauai, with a couple of days on Oahu. I am now … Continue reading →

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Anniversary cruise day 4 – Belize

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Belize and the second largest barrier reef in the world! (in the book) First time in Central America. This was the part of the trip I was most excited about, and my expectations were exceeded. I love diving and don’t … Continue reading →

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Anniversary cruise countdown

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

11 more days until the 13 members of my family leave on NCL’s Spirit for a Caribbean cruise to celebrate my parents’ 50th anniversary. I finally got around to making some plans. I ordered flowers and a party package for … Continue reading →

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