I love hikes. I love mountains. I love the sniffs and scents of new places. This was one of my favorites, up high above Bear Creek Canyon, in the middle of nowhere, with nothing to worry about.

Sometimes beauty is not where you expect it to be. We pulled off in Moline, IL, and loved this small city with a big heart, friendly attitude, great food, and pretty darn nice sunsets, too.

Lila springing into the evening in Chens-sur-Leman, France.

Travel is all about connections, some human, and some not.

Pema taking in the view during her first castle tour at Château de Beynac, France.

Rye loves architecture and design, so the towers and views from 12th Century Château de Beynac were right up his alley.

One of Lila’s dreams, and pretty magical, especially at night.

Lila and Ryrie psyched for their first via ferrata.

Lila, Ryrie, and part of Wende halfway up the Col Rodella Via Ferrata.

Ryrie and Wende rocking it on their first via ferrata.

Big smiles high up on her first via ferrata.