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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

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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

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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

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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. 

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It could only happen to me.

This post should be filed away under crazy shit that only happens to me.  Things like being pulled out of

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Adventures in Taking the Long Way Home

Last weekend was a bit unusual for a first summer weekend at the lake.  With all the crazy this Spring

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