There’s one thing that HHH and I agree on. Long miles across the North American continent have nourished our souls and marriage. In 2025, we’ve enjoyed adventures through life by land, sea, and air.
Travel season begins each year with a traditional visit to the Central Coast of California. Of all the trips, traveling by car through California requires the most stamina due to heavy traffic and the sheer number of miles covered in one day. A 10-hour ordeal each way, twice we travel the same path as the Donner Party took in 1846. Thank goodness for heated seats and a turbo engine.
Once there, it’s been our pleasure to spend time with the best Godmother in the entire world, as well as a true Coastal Goddess. There must be magic in the ocean air that keeps these two women in tip-top shape. With trips to one of the only TRUE castles in the United States, as well as time at the beach, late winter is the best time to enjoy California sunshine.
In March, we chose the high seas, switching to a voyage on the Discovery Princess. Our favorite so far, we were both impressed by what a grand ship she is. If one doesn’t have a good time aboard this ship, one doesn’t know how to have fun. Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta will never be the same after HHH’s birthday celebration.
After a long summer, including caring for lawns and gardens, we hopped on the Discovery Princess again, this time heading north to Alaska. Drama on the high seas changed the itinerary, but it didn’t matter. Nothing is as special as dreaming at sea while serenaded by the waves. Alaska didn’t disappoint.
Autumn clean-up was followed by the wedding of the Love Birds, and then, we were off by land to celebrate our own anniversary. Dressed in autumn colors, Yellowstone greeted us with her grand skies, sometimes moody, sometimes glorious. The buffalo couldn’t care less about our schedule, while the waterfalls put on their dance just for us. Little towns along the way gifted us with memories we didn’t plan but now cherish.
Travel felt different this year. Softer. More appreciated. Maybe because the world is still shaking off old worries, or maybe because sitting beside HHH on those long highways and cruises feels like being wrapped in safety and hope at the same time.
Before the close of 2025, there’s one more adventure that will consume most of December. For the latest news on that, you’ll need to tune in next year.
We’ve laughed, enjoyed great food, and seen wonders that reminded us how big and beautiful this earth is. Every evening, we agree that adventures are best when taken with the person you love the most. When you’re lucky enough to have that person by your side, you are lucky enough! More tomorrow.
