There and Back Again

It’s been a while since we’ve updated our travel blog. I know we are no longer traveling overseas, but it feels as though we’re still in travel mode, having been to Memphis twice as well as to Kansas City since landing back in Nashville. And even still, we are nomads for another season as we [...]

Ah, sunny southern California. We first planned to spend two nights in Los Angeles to visit Tempest Free Running Academy. Little did we know at that point that Drew’s best friend would be moving to LA just in time to host us! Had our plane tickets not cost more to change, we would have spent [...]

We’ve had a sea of photos to wade through since we’ve been back in the States, but we’ve finally posted some new additions to our There & Back Again Print Shop. Head on over to order 8×12 or 16×24 sizes of these amazing images and more:

We’ve seen the ‘real’ side of Fiji – a first hand look at cultural traditions and the hustle & bustle of the city. But we were also eager to get a glimpse of the postcard perfect tropical islands to do some swimming & snorkeling. We were able to book a day trip for a cruise around [...]

It was so good to hear Bula Vinaka as we boarded our Air Pacific flight from Auckland to Fiji. There we were, headed back to Fiji. The last time we were there we were travel newbies, embarking on our first big overseas experience. It was incredible to reminisce on all we had seen, done, and [...]

It’s true, folks! We’re back in good ole Nashvegas admiring the late autumn colors and trying not be too bummed that we left the summertime in New Zealand. But it’s so wonderful to see friends and family again! We were greeted at the airport with this gorgeous Welcome Home sign from our little niece Emmah.

As I’m typing this, we are preparing to leave New Zealand in just under two weeks. By the time you read this, we will most likely already be on a plane headed for Fiji. And if we’re completely honest, heading to Fiji isn’t ever a sad thing, but the leaving New Zealand part? That’s a [...]

Goat Island isn’t so much of an island, per se, as it is a large rock off the east coast of Northland in New Zealand. But it shelters an area of the marine reserve and provides ideal conditions for a gorgeous reef and abundant marine life. We wanted to do some snorkeling here back in [...]

Even though we woke to rain, race day turned out to be fantastic! By the time we traveled from the North Shore to Mt. Eden, the rain subsided to a light drizzle and we signed in at the registration booth. Most people there planned to walk, but Drew and I joined the small rank of [...]

In just a few days, these Supertrampers will be running to support a really awesome ministry here in New Zealand that gives hope to girls who need freedom from life-controlling issues like self-harm, addictions, eating disorders, and sexual abuse. This will be my very first 5K race, and Drew’s first 10K.