As we stepped off the ship in Riga, Latvia - our final stop on this magnificent cruise - we were all smiles. The sun was out, its warm embrace telling us to leave our heavy jackets on board. Little did we know what lay ahead on our chosen tour.
Read MoreLet me state right up front, this is a friendly quiz - no shame if you can't answer. Do you know where Estonia is? What’s the capitol? What is the country known for? What popular communications app was founded there? If you don't know, you’re not alone - before this trip I couldn’t answer three out of the four!
Read MoreAs we were going to spend a good part of the day outside, the brilliant sunshine was a welcome friend this morning for our second day touring St. Petersburg.
Read MoreI don't think we could have jammed any more sightseeing in this day if we tried! St. Petersburg is a fascinating city, filled with history, art, and culture.
Read MorePlans for our family summer vacation did a complete 180 a few months ago. Our hope was to fly out west and drive our way through the national parks. Unfortunately I didn't allow enough time to make reservations, and every lodge, hotel and cabin within 30 miles of said parks was totally booked. Now we had to fit a vacation into my approved time off!
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June 15th, 2025. The date snuck up on me and sent me reeling. It has been a particularly difficult day - not because it’s Father’s Day, which doesn’t have the same significance to me as Mother’s Day by any means, but because it was the day we were supposed to have Sara and DJ’s wedding ceremony.