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Heading to Kandy

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Leah
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Before heading out to our next stop – Kandy, we stopped to visit the Cave (Rock) temple. It was super hot – but going in the caves was pretty refreshing. We then headed to Kandy – and stopped for lunch … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka – Day 1 and 2

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Leah
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Finally trying to catch up on our trip! (Slowly but surely I’ll get there). After Dubai, we flew to Sri Lanka for 11 nights. We arrived in the evening and our guide, Sandu, who would be driving us around the … Continue reading →

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Abu Dhabi

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Leah
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I wasn’t sure what to expect going to Abi Dhabi. I knew going to the mosque would require me to cover up (arms, legs to ankles, head) and in this heat, I was not looking forward to it Luckily while … Continue reading →

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New York, New York

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Leah
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I have always loved New York, but when you have a kid living there – it is even better! Gabe and Shannon spent a year in Florida where he completed his first year law school. And while Florida for winter … Continue reading →

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CDF Mexico 2022

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Leah
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One of the challenges with a big family that is getting older is it is harder and harder to get everyone together for any family vacations. When Gabe went off to University, he was no longer available to come on … Continue reading →

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Good bye Mykonos

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Leah
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After another amazing breakfast, a great beach day, we head back to our hotel terrace and soaked in the hot tub – I brought my kindle in and just spent some final hours enjoying reading! We went to the beach … Continue reading →

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Mykonos Beach Days

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Leah
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We were in Mykonos for two full days and we decided to spend them on the beach. We initially planned to tour the island – but the weather was gorgeous – we were finally unwinding and knowing that the end … Continue reading →

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Heading to Mykonos

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Leah
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We decided to wake up super early and go for a walk and go back to the restaurant where we had the great bunch… we were the first ones there when it open! We headed to the port to catch … Continue reading →

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Perissa Beach and Red Beach

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Leah
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We decided to rent a car to head to some beaches, But first – word of warning. You need an international drivers license in Greece (which we did not have – we have never needed one ! But luckily we … Continue reading →

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Fira, Santorini (or Thira)

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Leah
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So I didn’t realize but the island of Santorini is actually called Thira, but the main capital town is called Fira. I just thought they were the same thing lol. We had a fantastic final breakfast – and the local … Continue reading →

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