Bangkok: The Grand Palace

Bangkok: The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace is amazing, magnificent, confusing and crowded. The Grand Palace is much less crowded if you’re willing to stand in the direct sunshine. The shaded view points go quickly! Grand Palace: What is it? The Grand Palace is 54 acres of glittering,...
Grief, mourning and trains

Grief, mourning and trains

Grief, mourning and trains. It’s been that kind of last few weeks. Noelle here: What a full last few months we’ve had. From Pacific Crest Trail hiking to the daily intensity of assisting aging parents and back to the trail again, a couple times. It felt...
Ayutthaya, Thailand: Bangkok Day Trip

Ayutthaya, Thailand: Bangkok Day Trip

Historic City of Ayutthaya World Unesco Site First, a little history, because we travel to learn new things about new places…plus I’m a geek and this stuff is fascinating for me! Founded in 1350, Ayutthaya, Thailand flourished between the 14th and 18th...