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    Palace of Versailles

    “We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.” -Hilaire Belloc Of all the castles I’ve seen, this particular chateau is the most stunning I’ve laid my…… Read more “Palace of Versailles”

    July 18, 2018July 18, 2018 by Aly

    It’s Too Late to Apologize

    “Guess who’s back…back again?” -Slim Shady a.k.a. Eminem a.k.a. Marshall Mathers I would like to spend some time apologizing profusely for the fact that I’ve been absent…… Read more “It’s Too Late to Apologize”

    July 17, 2018July 18, 2018 by Aly

    WPC: Unusual

    “Different or strange in a way that attracts attention.” Unusual Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the most unusual experience by far. If you’ve ever seen Halloweentown,…… Read more “WPC: Unusual”

    July 21, 2017July 21, 2017 by Aly

    Travel Blogging Challenge: Week 5

    “There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” -George Bernard Shaw Week 5: Top three cultural foods If you’ve read a couple of my previous…… Read more “Travel Blogging Challenge: Week 5”

    July 19, 2017July 21, 2017 by Aly

    Tour Eiffel

    “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” -Jennifer Lee I briefly mentioned my visit to the Eiffel Tower in Week 1 of…… Read more “Tour Eiffel”

    July 13, 2017July 18, 2018 by Aly

    Travel Blogging Challenge: Week 4

    “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” -Ibn Battuta Week 4: Travel misadventures My best friend has a house on Lake Sunapee…… Read more “Travel Blogging Challenge: Week 4”

    July 12, 2017July 21, 2017 by Aly

    The Louvre

    “Paris is always a good idea.” -Audrey Hepburn One of the must-see sights in Paris. I’m saddened to say that I didn’t have as much appreciation for…… Read more “The Louvre”

    July 11, 2017July 10, 2017 by Aly

    WPC: Bridge

    “We build too many walls and not enough bridges.” -Isaac Newton Bridges are metaphors for connection. Soccer may be a bridge between you and your sister because…… Read more “WPC: Bridge”

    July 10, 2017July 10, 2017 by Aly

    Travel Blogging Challenge: Week 3

      “Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.” -Frank Borman Week 3: Funny travel story I was in London a couple of summers ago and…… Read more “Travel Blogging Challenge: Week 3”

    July 5, 2017July 21, 2017 by Aly

    WPC: Delta

    “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” -Norman Vincent Peale Delta (Δ) is a symbol of change. In science, ΔT represents a change in temperature. In nature,…… Read more “WPC: Delta”

    June 30, 2017July 18, 2018 by Aly

    Notre-Dame Cathedral, Seine River, & Pont des Arts

    “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” -Confucius A couple years ago I was invited to go on a trip to Paris, a few other cities…… Read more “Notre-Dame Cathedral, Seine River, & Pont des Arts”

    June 29, 2017July 10, 2017 by Aly

    Travel Blogging Challenge: Week 2

    “To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” -Danny Kaye If you didn’t read my post last week, I’m participating in the 21 Weeks of Travel…… Read more “Travel Blogging Challenge: Week 2”

    June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 by Aly

    Sunshine Blogger Award

    “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” -Anthony J. D’Angelo I’m so grateful to Julie for nominating me for the Sunshine…… Read more “Sunshine Blogger Award”

    June 27, 2017June 28, 2017 by Aly

    In the Light of Night

    “Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.” -Mark Twain I had just left a babysitting gig when it started to…… Read more “In the Light of Night”

    June 26, 2017June 25, 2017 by Aly

    The Color Purple by Alice Walker

    “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” -Joseph Addison Celie is a poor black woman who is abused and raped by her father…… Read more “The Color Purple by Alice Walker”

    June 25, 2017June 23, 2017 by Aly

    WPC: Transient

    “Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.” I took this photo in Shark Ray Alley off the coast of Caye Caulker, Belize. It’s about a mile west…… Read more “WPC: Transient”

    June 23, 2017June 24, 2017 by Aly

    Living Unapologetically

    “Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” -Jim Rohn Life throws a lot at you…all the time.…… Read more “Living Unapologetically”

    June 23, 2017June 28, 2017 by Aly

    Travel Blogging Challenge: Week 1

    “I stood at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower today and looked up at it. There are very few times in my life I’ve felt so small.”…… Read more “Travel Blogging Challenge: Week 1”

    June 21, 2017July 13, 2017 by Aly

    Gulf Shores, Alabama

    “To go out with the setting sun on an empty beach is to truly embrace your solitude.” -Jeanne Moreau For my family, Gulf Shores is more like…… Read more “Gulf Shores, Alabama”

    June 20, 2017June 22, 2017 by Aly

    Paris Moon

    “There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.” -George Carlin Tonight I am perplexed by the moon. It has so much beauty…… Read more “Paris Moon”

    June 20, 2017June 22, 2017 by Aly

    The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

    “Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.” -Vera Nazarian I have a reading list 40 books…… Read more “The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead”

    June 18, 2017June 22, 2017 by Aly

    Jamaica

    “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.” -Babs Hoffman I specifically chose that quote because of the drive from the airport to…… Read more “Jamaica”

    June 16, 2017June 20, 2017 by Aly

    Jackson, Wyoming

    “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” -Henry Miller Sounds intriguing, I know. When I was first told we were going…… Read more “Jackson, Wyoming”

    June 15, 2017June 22, 2017 by Aly

    Testing, testing…is this thing on?

    “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.”
    -Saint Augustine

    June 15, 2017June 22, 2017 by Aly

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