If you're a regular reader than you know that we love a good zoo. It needs to be safe and reputable for the animals in its care, but we feel they're a valuable resource for learning about animals and for animal conservation around the world. During my recent hometown takeover … [Read more...] about Visiting The Virginia Zoo In Norfolk, Virginia
Animals
Having Elephant Mud Fun At The Bali Zoo
My birthday is basically my favorite day of the year. I'm pretty much always treated well by Stephen but on my birthday, I'm the absolute queen. This year I had requested some sort of animal experience (shocking, I know), and happened to hint quite strongly at the opportunity … [Read more...] about Having Elephant Mud Fun At The Bali Zoo
Hiring A Driver In Bali – Is It Worth It?
When we decided we were heading to Bali, it didn't even occur to me that we might want to go anywhere beyond our resort. Not because we weren't interested, but I figured we'd take a tour or two arranged through the hotel and spend most of our time by the beach to rejuvenate … [Read more...] about Hiring A Driver In Bali – Is It Worth It?
12 Fun Things To Do In Bali (& 1 To Avoid)
Shae and I recently spent 10 days in Bali to celebrate our 15th anniversary and had a wonderful time. We didn't originally have much planned, although I knew Shae had planned something for our anniversary and I'd arranged an activity for her birthday which was a few days after … [Read more...] about 12 Fun Things To Do In Bali (& 1 To Avoid)
Goat Yoga in Middletown, RI – It Really Was The G.O.A.T.
Last year I felt adventurous and tried aerial yoga. It was challenging but fun and I'd try it again in the future. This year I tried another new form of yoga - goat yoga. It wasn't as challenging in many ways but I'd do it again... and again and again, whenever and where ever … [Read more...] about Goat Yoga in Middletown, RI – It Really Was The G.O.A.T.
Visiting The Dog Chapel & Stephen Huneck Art Gallery At Dog Mountain, VT
Imagine a huge dog park, a dog-friendly art gallery and a beautiful location to remember your beloved dog and memorialize them. That's what you find at the Dog Chapel at Dog Mountain in Vermont. We stopped by on our way to Mt Pisgah and Lake Willoughhby and spent a few minutes … [Read more...] about Visiting The Dog Chapel & Stephen Huneck Art Gallery At Dog Mountain, VT
Touring Claiborne Farm, The Resting Place Of Secretariat In Paris, Kentucky
The final stop on my horse tour of Kentucky is where the life of a race horse begins and, for some of the greats, ends - Claiborne Farm. Claiborne Farm is about 30 minutes outside of Lexington, KY and is home to some of the greatest horses for breeding and the resting place of … [Read more...] about Touring Claiborne Farm, The Resting Place Of Secretariat In Paris, Kentucky
Meeting Retired Race Horses At Old Friends Farm Near Lexington, Kentucky
What does a horse do after racing? While in Kentucky we were able to see all parts of the life of a racing horse. We had the opportunity to watch them race at the Kentucky Derby, I visited Claiborne Farm where horses are bred and buried, while between birth, racing and burial … [Read more...] about Meeting Retired Race Horses At Old Friends Farm Near Lexington, Kentucky
Talk Derby To Me: Our Day At The 2019 Kentucky Derby
Tickets secured early? Check. Fascinators? Check. Advice for infield seating? Check. Review of prohibited and allowed items? Check. This anxious person's checking and rechecking of these items and more over and over? Check. The Kentucky Derby is a very exciting and … [Read more...] about Talk Derby To Me: Our Day At The 2019 Kentucky Derby
Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY
As with our koala experience in Australia, I'd like to preface this post with a little note. We know that not everyone reading this is supportive of Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby, or horse racing in general, and therefore this experience as well as our Derby experience next … [Read more...] about Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY