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Chicken Love – Birdie’s Story
Coming in four months behind the original chicks, Birdie’s life was very different from any chicken. Birdie slept indoors with me for six months to sleep in our home office.
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Belize – Private Island or Jungle Treehouse?
Which would you prefer: a private island to soak up the sun on a beach or an adventure in the jungle? In our case we could not decide when we planned the trip, so we picked both!
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Asheville Trilogy: Three Weekends in Asheville
After completing two half marathons, one in Lexington, Kentucky and another in Asheville, North Carolina, I continued to receive emails from the Asheville race about a trilogy. If you completed three out of four of their races, you receive a trilogy medal. I should have rested, but instead I took on the challenge!
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The Original Three: Becoming a Chicken Tender
On September 23, 2016, we gave into the temptation and finally bought chickens. We had no clue what we were getting into, but it would be an adventure!
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A Second Chance at Florence (Firenze)
When I think back at Florence, I am grateful for what I was able to see in so little time. Now that I have experienced the “must-see” list of Florence, I would like to see a more relaxed version.
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Getting Around Italy (Italia)
Renting a car makes getting around much easier, but the windy narrow roads and bold Italian drivers can make it very stressful. Keep reading for other safer and less stressful ways to travel Italy.
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A Night at Grand Hotel Saint Lucia – Naples (Napoli)
At Grand Hotel Saint Lucia, we had a balcony view from Porto Napoli to the ruins of Villa of Lucullus.
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The Beauty & Destruction of Pompeii
The infamous, ancient city of Pompeii has been hidden under Mount Vesuvius’ ash and rock since 79AD. The volcano’s destruction preserved the city’s color and culture, and everyday archeologists are undercovering more.
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Exploring the Amalfi Coast (Costiera Amalfitana)
Whether it was the crisp sea air or the ability to relax and enjoy time away from the tourists and crowds, visiting the Amalfi Coast was the best part of our travels in Italy.
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Ancient Roman & Renaissance Wonders of Rome (Roma)
Everyone knows of this three-tiered, travertine-stoned amphitheater and its legendary stories of the gladiators, but adjacent to the Colosseum is the Roman Forum you must visit. Also, flock to the Vatican to see the Sistine Chapel and Michealangelo’s amazing work.
