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The Perfect Picnic, France
The Perfect Picnic, France
Today was one of those magical fill-me-up types of days.  Waking up under my fluffy down comforter to the sound of the local church bells ringing 7 o’clock, I turned over and went back to sleep for a bit before…
My Adventure in Funchal, Madeira
My Adventure in Funchal, Madeira
Our adventure on this Portuguese island began as we got off of our cruise ship and started to walk into town. The first thing we did was take a tour. We learned that Madeira Island has some wonderful wine that…
Apartheid is exactly where it belongs – in a museum.
Apartheid is exactly where it belongs – in a museum.
South Africa has a good museum teaching us about the ugly history that is apartheid.   The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg is a moving and thorough lesson in the history of South Africa, the apartheid movement, and the journey back to…
Interview with my brother, age 6
Interview with my brother, age 6
This week, I decided to ask Elio a few questions about this trip. After all, how often do you get to see the world through a 6-year-old’s eyes? Some answers may be short, but that’s a six-year-old for you. Question:…
African Safari
African Safari
Going on a safari is a fantastic experience, from the bumps, bangs, and bonks and the broken tree limbs in your wake, to the majestically amazing yet scary lion 20 feet (6.5 meters) from you. Safaris are a wonderful way…
Dr. Spaghetti, A Short Story
Dr. Spaghetti, A Short Story

Dr. Spaghetti, A Short Story

Dr. Spaghetti, world-famous doctor and medical scientist, heading off to work one morning as usual. As he biked along, he saw a buff, cloaked figure. He was holding a macaroni telephone. The man said into the telephone, “Of course, Mr.…

LorenzoApril 8, 2014April 16, 2014 The Lo Down 2 Comments
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Life as a Sea Turtle, Heron Island
Life as a Sea Turtle, Heron Island

Life as a Sea Turtle, Heron Island

  Life as a sea turtle is a precarious thing. First, if your egg survives the local pests and rodents, you and your clutch-mates must first break out of your soft shell. Waiting for the go-ahead from your fellow hatchling…

KathrinMarch 31, 2014 Australia 1 Comment
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My Adventure in Bali
My Adventure in Bali

My Adventure in Bali

Have you ever biked through the lush rice fields of Ubud? Or snorkeled and saw lots of one foot long millimeter wide eels peeking up from the ocean sand? I was treasured with these experiences, on my interesting trip in…

LorenzoMarch 20, 2014April 24, 2014 Bali, Indonesia, The Lo Down No Comments
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What I Love About Our Trip
What I Love About Our Trip

What I Love About Our Trip

Our trip is a constant, exciting adventure. I love travel and always have since the earliest trip I can remember, our exciting trip to Belize. From the things you learn to the people you meet, from the food you try…

LorenzoMarch 13, 2014March 13, 2014 Bali, Indonesia, Malaysia, Penang, Roadschooling, The Lo Down, Vietnam 5 Comments
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Hangin’ Loose in Bali
Hangin’ Loose in Bali

Hangin’ Loose in Bali

Back in October, Nathan was hoping to learn to surf in Mui Ne, Vietnam.   He contacted a company before we left Cambodia to arrange it and showed up ready to learn.  The morning he was to start, the waves weren’t…

KathrinMarch 13, 2014March 13, 2014 Bali, Indonesia, surfing 6 Comments
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Bicycling Through the Rice Paddies – Ubud, Bali
Bicycling Through the Rice Paddies – Ubud, Bali

Bicycling Through the Rice Paddies – Ubud, Bali

Some days are just the type of days that fill me up and remind me why we are doing this.  Yesterday was one of those days. Bicycling through the Balinese countryside with new international friends, stopping to visit the homes…

KathrinMarch 11, 2014 Bali, Family Travel, Indonesia, Luwak Coffee 15 Comments
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A Ten Year-Old’s Letter to the Singapore Zoo
A Ten Year-Old’s Letter to the Singapore Zoo

A Ten Year-Old’s Letter to the Singapore Zoo

Dear Singapore Zoo, My name is Lorenzo and I am ten years old. I am traveling around the world with my family. We went to your zoo and loved it! I particularly liked the Komodo Dragon exhibit and the White…

LorenzoMarch 8, 2014March 8, 2014 Elephant, Elephant Riding, Singapore, The Lo Down 7 Comments
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Rafting the Rain Forest!
Rafting the Rain Forest!

Rafting the Rain Forest!

  Today we went white water rafting through the Balinese rain forest.  What a rush!  While never quite sure what you are signing up for in SE Asia, we asked around town, looking for something unusual that we haven’t done…

KathrinMarch 6, 2014March 6, 2014 Bali, Family Travel, Indonesia 5 Comments
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Snorkeling at the Amazing Pulau Menjangan
Snorkeling at the Amazing Pulau Menjangan

Snorkeling at the Amazing Pulau Menjangan

Yesterday, we went for a fantastic snorkel adventure on Pulau Menjangan, a national park and snorkelers’ haven 5 miles off the northwest coast of Bali.   Home to amazing species of marina fauna and more than 1500 species of coral, sponges…

KathrinMarch 3, 2014March 5, 2014 Indonesia, Roadschooling 1 Comment
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Return to Yogyakarta – by Nathan!
Return to Yogyakarta – by Nathan!

Return to Yogyakarta – by Nathan!

  One of the places that I have always remembered fondly from our SE Asia pre-honeymoon twenty years ago was the central Javanese town of Yogyakarta.  It is home to some of the world’s most amazing 8th and 9th century…

KathrinMarch 1, 2014March 5, 2014 Indonesia, Travel 1 Comment
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