The people.
More than the food. More than the sites and the new experiences. More than anything else on the trip, I enjoyed the people. I have no doubt some of these new friends will be in my life for many years to come. In most cases, there was a language barrier, making it difficult to have [...]
The beauty.
I grew up outdoors — well, not actually in the woods with the bears, but my family camped and hiked, fished and hunted. As an adult, I see God’s beauty more through nature than any other way. Breathtaking views remind me of creation and how His hand crafted everything beautiful laid out before me. The [...]
The food.
I love food. Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies, and I enjoy trying different foods and recipes. Few things make me happier than the grocery store, I scout out restaurants when I travel and I could spend hours (and hundreds of dollars) in a kitchen store. Even if you don’t know me personally, you [...]
Home.
We made it home last night around 6:30 p.m., though my luggage didn’t make the same trip. (It’s expected to arrive later today.) I fell into my bed around 9 p.m. and woke up around noon today. After a giant Americano from Starbucks, I’m still yawning incessantly. My mind is anything but tired as so [...]













