Bahama Babies and Pura Vida in Costa Rica 

We enjoyed a family holiday in the Bahamas, a gift to ourselves from which our family benefitted. Christina, Dan, Anna, and the twins spent Christmas with us in a house we rented on the north shore of Grand Bahama, west of Nassau.  Travelling with 2 toddlers was not as traumatic as you might think, for either… Continue reading Bahama Babies and Pura Vida in Costa Rica 

How Ya Goin’?

Christina’s appearance on this trip had purpose: she was travelling to Australia to attend her friend’s wedding, as were we.  Christina and Emma were friends since before high school and we are friends with Emma’s parents.  Thus a trip to the Antipodes, mostly New Zealand, and then to Australia where we headed next. https://retirementadventureblog.com/2025/03/01/kia-oro-new-zealands-north-island/ Upon… Continue reading How Ya Goin’?

New Zealand: Finale (aka Part 3)

There is a reason for keeping on top of writing while travelling: the days go almost as fast as my memory disappears!  The last few days of our South Island NZ tour wrapped up with more amazing scenery and laughs from our tour mates and guides (who are now our mates).  I’ll try to remember… Continue reading New Zealand: Finale (aka Part 3)