Tag: travel

Visiting Santa Monica Pier-California

The fog is significant. Unlike our clear, blue-sky day, at Channel Island’s National Park. The weather at Santa Monica Pier, California, is a moody teenager. Initially, I’m disappointed. How can I get the perfect picture of the Santa Monica Pier, Ferris Wheel, through this soupy veil? The more we walk the pier, however, the more…
Visiting Channel Islands National Park-California

“That was a great day!” Announces the tousled haired young man. He claims a chair on the boat, preparing to leave Channel Islands National Park. “It was a hellah great day!” Agrees the young man in the backwards hat. The group settle into the row behind us. They take turns visiting the downstairs snack counter,…
Things To Do in Cocoa Beach-Florida

Adjacent to one of the busiest pleasure cruise ports in the United States, Cocoa Beach is a popular,Florida City. Aside from a Spring Break Destination, most people enjoy the activities in Cocoa Beach, preor post cruise. But what are the things to do in Cocoa Beach? Cocoa Beach PierDuring our visit, the Coca Beach Pier…
Visiting Kennedy Space Center-Florida

I skedaddle through the bathroom hallway, at Kennedy Space Center, passing by the tense scene. “Are we done yet?” groans the girl. “No.” “Why? Can’t we go? This is so booorrrriiinnggg” The girl’s body goes limp to convey her level of boredom. “We are going to stay here the whole day,” her adult responds evenly.…
Kehena Black Sand Beach-Big Island-Hawaii

Atop the overlook, I gaze down at Kehena Black Sand Beach. The green of the trees and the blue of the sky, vibrantly shout against the volcanic rock and sand. It begs to be photographed. Snap, snap, snap. After climbing down, my bare feet sink into the sand. I scan the beach, searching for more…
Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar and Market-Hawaii

I jump up from the picnic bench as the first notes float in the air. I love this song, I whisper. The dance floor floods with people. They love this song too. Seniors, middle-agers, young adults, and kids sway-dance together to the chorus, “Don’t worry, about a thing, ‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright.”…
Sleeping on a Lava Field-Open Gate Hostel-Hawaii

The paved road gives way to dirt and rocks. There are no street lights. The shapes of houses reveal themselves in our headlights. We ride toward a building in the distance that is brighter and larger than the others. The assumption is that the building is our destination. A sign with an arrow tells us…
Visiting Nickelodeon Universe in The Mall of America

The memories flood my brain as we enter the Mall of America, in Minnesota. The mall days. Picking out the perfect outfit. Meeting up with friends. The excitement of what could be. Who would you see? Maybe your crush. Maybe they might even say hi to you!!! What will you spend your babysitting money on?…
Seminole Rest National Historic Site-Florida

National Park designations can be confusing. There are 16 different designations and as we learn upon arriving at Seminole Rest, there are sites within sites. As we acquire our Canaveral National Seashore, Eldora, stamp, the Park Ranger asks if we stamped our book at Seminole Rest. Though I thoroughly researched the seashore, this additional park…