Each island in the Philippines has its own feel and its own culture. Siquijor is a beautiful island that is dotted with corn fields, rice fields, coconut and banana trees, and volcanic rock. It has …
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Few things are more frightening than being robbed in a foreign country. Having a stranger sneak into your home at 2am, take your belongings, and only find out after you wake in the morning is …
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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in …
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Anticipation and planning for an adventure is often times the most exciting moments in life. Prior to embarking on a year long adventure requires at least a small amount of planning. That planning sparks emotions …
Continue readingIt’s More Fun in the Philippines: Cebu Style (We were here from August 18-August 22, 2016) Cebu, Philippines is a bustling city that is crawling with motorcycles, jeepneys, people, markets, and history. Teaching the …
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Living in a new country for a week and a few days has been quite the transformation already! We have had our highs seeing amazing sights and being in places we could not even imagine. …
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Week of July 17-23 Sundays at the Carlson household consist of church going and huge family dinners. Lots of cousins come to play and eat. This was a particularly fun Sunday dinner because we celebrated …
Continue readingWeek of July 10-16 While Mom’s away, the family will play! Jake and the kids spent time with Nana (Jake’s mom). They made the drive from Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake City, UT. Most of …
Continue readingJuly 11, 2016 Today is the day we have planned for, for months. At approximately 8:00am I, Kari, leave for Girls Camp in Pioneer, CA. I am volunteering on the Rappelling and Rock Climbing staff. It …
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