Sepik River Basin
Imagine flying low over mountains covered with jungle. As you fly lower, you see a shaved strip of green going right up to the river’s edge. That’s where we were Read More …
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea was one of the last entries on my dive bucket list. Being so primitive and unknown, I waited until I had a travel partner to share the Read More …
Life’s a Beach
As you may know, I consider February to be “hump month” of the winter, similar to how many people consider Wednesday “hump day” getting through the work week. Therefore, it Read More …
Y Otra Vez
Headed down to Nueva Vallarta for the nuptials of Jeff Mellila and Nate Samek. What a blast, staying at the resort surrounded by gay men. What could be better? Made Read More …
Wedding Bells
The posse headed back east for Stephen and Maxine’s wedding. First, had to check out a couple of restaurants in our nation’s capital: The posse headed back east for the Read More …
Le Visite del Capitano
Settimio Costa, Italian sea captain extraordinaire came to visit! Yes, he’s the big old bear who captained the catamaran I rented a year earlier to celebrate my 60th by eating Read More …
Captain Fantastic and the Dirt Cowboy
Nate and Jeff head up for a visit and we have a blast. Target practice, whitewater and hiking. Of course Jeff has a good laugh when Nate and I have Read More …
Stacey Comes to Check on the Girls
It’s an annual tradition, but the girls were pretty shy this year and no deal. The tomatoes, as we affectionately call them, did not get nearly enough sun and warmth Read More …
Summer 2018
Okay, so this is going to go by in more of a rush than usual so I can get caught up. No loss for any of us, I’m sure! Returned Read More …
New York Party
Back in the Big Apple. First day finds my enjoying my maiden visit to Russ & Daughters with Michael, Taylor and Stacey: and we run into Eli and Avi Read More …