I found myself with a lot of time by myself as The Boy and I were driving back from Houston with our new-to-us antique piano. He, after all, was driving the UHaul truck and I was following behind in our car. At his suggestion, I listened to podcasts of “the shows (I) like to listen […]
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All Good Things Must Come to An End
Of course, no vacation can last forever. Otherwise it wouldn’t be vacation. Or it might be life in Kenya. But that was 16 years ago for me. I digress… I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the one thing that I talked about nearly non-stop while we were on the island: Dolphins. I wanted […]
Our Belizian Inland Excursions
We travelled off Waterfoot Caye two times: Once on an inland outing with the other resort guests and the second to visit the local markets and grocery stores (a must for us on any international trip). I could go into the disaster that was the former trip, from a too-small vehicle (sitting square and on […]
What To Do on a Secluded Island
So what would you do on a secluded island – one that doesn’t include a lot of fuss and fanfare? One that only has five cabanas (with a maximum occupancy of 16 people)? You kayak: You look for seashells: You read: You sunbathe: You do yoga: You snorkel: You wander about with your sweetie: You […]
Yok Ha: The Resort
Yok Ha is a small resort: Three acres (only slightly more than one acre has been cleared of mangroves), five cabanas, a staff housing building and a dining room/bar/kitchen/common building. That’s it. But, really, that’s not everything. Yok Ha is all of this: And a little haiku to remember it all: Azul, turquoise, greenWater lapping, […]
Our Own Island Paradise
Early this spring, The Boy made his vacation preferences very clear: Somewhere quiet. Somewhere private. Somewhere all-inclusive. Somewhere that requires a passport. With those marching orders, I started looking for a good deal. I found one through Living Social – a seven-night stay at an all-inclusive resort, Yok Ha, located on a private island off the coast […]
Insight from The Boy on My Profession
The Boy spoke at a continuing education event for my industry the other week. The topic was on the ways companies can engage with charities. As a long-time accountant within the non-profit world, The Boy talked about how giving changes individuals and companies, and how you can research and select a charitable organization with confidence. He […]
Advice from the Week that Was
A former boss of mine loved the book Don’t Squat with Your Spurs On. (Bonus points to Kenya friends who can Name.That.Boss.) The book is full of cowboy wisdom for daily living. With that in mind, consider this list Shannah’s wisdom garnered over the last week. Always double check anything printed that is important enough […]