travel – BewilderedBrownEyes

Snack Time!

Recently, I found myself waiting on a delayed flight to Chi-Town. I decided to peruse the news stand in the Atlanta airport and looked over the bevy of snack options available. The Hubs wanted chocolate…so his favorite was easy to find… peanut M&Ms. One bag of shareables and he was set for the rest ofContinue reading “Snack Time!”

Chugging Forward

Time keeps on ticking down… Two and a half weeks! Chicago – Glacier – Seattle…here we come! This week, I finished assembling our travel ‘dossier’ as my husband puts it. I printed out our reservation information across our adventure, found our annual park pass, and created a cute label for its cover. I found aContinue reading “Chugging Forward”

A Checked Bag to Boot….

We are in our final month approaching our cross-country adventure. Vacations approved! Flight, train, and hotel reservations made! Travel essentials purchased! Researched sites we’ll visit along the way! We just need to pack up and head on out! With four weeks away, the flurry for final preparations is underway. I found an interesting piece ofContinue reading “A Checked Bag to Boot….”

Cross Country Train Itinerary

Yesterday, I wrote all about our excitement planning our train trip this coming Summer. However, I neglected to spill some of the deets on our trip. So, here goes! Chicago Our itinerary starts with a flight into Chicago. Following recommendations, we fly in the day before our train trip begins. For our one night stay,Continue reading “Cross Country Train Itinerary”

Choo-Choo

Hi folks! It’s been a minute since I last posted. Work went crazy and, well, I am finally eyeing some vacation time this coming summer. Work schedules are insane right now, so yes, I am looking at time 3 months from now. The hubs has been wanting to see the country side from a movingContinue reading “Choo-Choo”

Camping Time!

The weather is cooling off here in the Sunshine State…a break from highs in the 90s is a cool down…so it’s time to head out for a fall camping adventure. Our next outing is going to take us to Alexander Springs near the Ocala Forest. We’re looking forward to 72 degree crystal clear water toContinue reading “Camping Time!”

Trekking Poles and Flying

On our recent trip out West, we decided we didn’t want a hassle with some of our hiking equipment as we moved between our planes. We loaded our trekking poles in our luggage…which ended up being fortuitous…because you can’t take the poles in carry-on luggage anyway! It wasn’t a big deal on the initial packingContinue reading “Trekking Poles and Flying”

Adventure: White Water Rafting

I survived. No, better than that, I thrived! Trepidation came over me as we boarded our air filled raft. Air filled? What about the rocks? Won’t it tear? What if I fall out? How can I stay in the boat if I’m sitting on the edge paddling? By the end of the 8-mile journey, IContinue reading “Adventure: White Water Rafting”

Itineraries and Confirmations

Even in this online age, I’m a bit old fashioned when it comes to managing my itineraries and confirmations. Of course, I use my mobile as the primary way I pull up information everywhere we go, but I find comfort having a paper trail on hand, especially traveling somewhere new. Because one can never knowContinue reading “Itineraries and Confirmations”

First Aid?

I struggle with trying to figure out the best first aid kit for hiking. In Florida, we’re pretty flat, so the likelihood of twisting an ankle, slipping down a scramble, and the like really aren’t prevalent. I know of one scramble I’ve had to make in the past year here in Florida for about aContinue reading “First Aid?”