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Breakaway Part 1–The Baths of Virgin Gorda

One of the “must-see” things to do while on vacation in St. John is to take a tour of the Baths at Virgin Gorda.  So we booked a group tour on the good ship, Breakaway, and set out for day trip to see the sights on the neighboring British Virgin Islands.  It was worth getting up at the crack of dawn ... read more

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Goats, Donkeys, and Skinny Legs (oh my!) – Our Adventure to the “East Side”

After taking a break from the beach for a day on Tuesday (golf for the guys and shopping for the girls), we all thought it might be fun to make the trip all the way up to Maho Bay.  We’d heard it’s where a lot of the locals like to go because it’s less crowded than the more popular Cinnamon Bay and ... read more

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The Beaches of St. John

Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Mr. Emerson must have been on the beach in St. John when he wrote those words because the island of St. John has some of the most spectacular beaches in the world.  Between the soft, white sand and the ... read more

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Ten Things–What we did on our Summer vacation

Where do I begin? First of all, I’m incredibly grateful just to be home after a grueling, 19-hour travel nightmare.  Long story short – we got bumped from our departing flight in St. Thomas then had to fly stand-by all the way home.  It was bad.  Really bad.  (Maybe someday when ... read more

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Vacation in Paradise – Day Five

The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea.  ~Isak Dinesen ... read more

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Vacation in Paradise – Day Four

The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.  ~St. Augustine ... read more

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Hi There! I’m Kelly. I am a wife, mom, light seeker, homemaker, and storyteller. From an empty nest to an abundant life, all it took was a little time, a lot of faith, and the courage to see my life differently.

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