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Our Road Heads West

Posted on November 19, 2012

Heather here. Having finished up our many visits with friends and family on the East Coast, we now had to start our journey back West. On the road again. We loaded up the car and entered Denver, Colorado into our GPS. It would be yet another long haul across this great land of ours. We drove through 7 states in 2 days. Next stop: the home of good friends of ours, Courtney, Jon, and their two young daughters, who live in a lovey neighborhood of Denver proper. Once arrived, we found that Courtney and Jon had set up an amazing little carriage house for us, above their garage in the back of their property. It was perfect! They were the most gracious hosts, and…

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An East Coast Homecoming

Posted on November 11, 2012

Fred here. It’s been almost 13 years since I left my home state of New York to live in San Francisco. California has become my home, and I have an absolute love affair with San Francisco, but New York is where my family and roots are and will always be home in my heart. Because of this history, visiting the east coast is always a special trip for me. My mother had planned a week-long family vacation on the island of Nantucket (Massachusetts), where she, myself, Heather, my two sisters, their respective partners/families, and Mia the French bulldog would convene to relax and enjoy coastal New England. After our 14-hour drive from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Armonk, New York (mom’s house), we still had a…

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The Great American Road Trip Begins

Posted on October 11, 2012

Heather here. Aaaannnddd we’re back. Back in the Western Hemisphere. Back in the good ol’ U.S. of A. We’ve come home for good from our marathon of international travels engaged to be married and walking on clouds. We keep reflecting on our experiences in all the different countries we have been to, and how our minds and hearts have been opened and changed. And the favorite question from our loved ones is: “what was your favorite place?” What a loaded question! Travel has also renewed our profound appreciation and love for our home and lives in San Francisco. It is a beautiful thing to be grateful. But we would only be home in San Francisco for a short stop again, as we decided to…

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Back in our City by the Bay

Posted on May 15, 2012

Fred here. Two and a half months in and we’re done with South America. Still getting over that. But before heading off to Asia, we had a quick stop to make…back in our beloved San Francisco. If you ever want to test your love for the place you live, may I recommend an extended trip abroad. I’ve called San Francisco home for the last 12 years after leaving my first home, New York. There was never a doubt in my head how much I love SF, but getting off that plane and knowing we were back in our city sent incredible waves of excitement through us. Getting to see friends, eat our favorite foods, sleep in our own bed, and the best part, we…

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