Travel

Detailed travel logs and trip journals live here. Expect day‑by‑day itineraries (e.g., our Switzerland & Italy trip) with weather notes, meals and family anecdotes, plus posts on museum visits, road‑trips and cruises.

April 6, 2019

We saw a very cool magic show and got a magic lesson from Scott Pepper and the Magicians Agency! ♠️♥️♣️♦️

Five people posing together after a magic show, one woman holding a signed program with a wine glass drawing on it.

April 6, 2019

Yesterday we got to hang out with Penguins at SeaWorld! Super cool! 🐧

Family of four in red SeaWorld jackets posing with a king penguin on a snowy enclosure floor surrounded by more penguins.

Dozens of penguins including king and rockhopper species roam snowy ground and rocky ledges inside a SeaWorld penguin habitat.

Rockhopper penguin with yellow crest feathers and orange beak standing on a rock, with more penguins visible in the background

King penguin standing on snow at SeaWorld, yellow-orange ear patches and beak visible, identification band on flipper, other penguins in background

April 4, 2019

I had no idea about the San Antonio River Walk and was blown away exploring it today. A great setting to walk, explore, and relax.

Stone arch bridge spanning the San Antonio River Walk canal, flanked by cypress trees and multi-story buildings with outdoor dining

Navarro Street bridge arching over the San Antonio River Walk canal, flanked by large cypress trees and lush greenery

San Antonio River Walk canal lined with bald cypress trees and a bronze longhorn cattle drive sculpture on a stone terrace

San Antonio River Walk canal lined with colorful patio umbrellas and outdoor diners beside lush green trees and a stone bridge

April 4, 2019

We had a good time learning and exploring The Alamo today. So much history!

The Alamo chapel facade in San Antonio, Texas, with tourists on the plaza and a green lawn in the foreground.

The Alamo chapel facade in San Antonio, Texas, with ornate stone archway entrance and visitors on the plaza

Visitors strolling paths at the Alamo grounds in San Antonio, shaded by a large live oak tree beside a limestone building

The Alamo mission facade and stone walls in San Antonio Texas on a sunny day with tourists walking the grounds

April 3, 2019

Tyler and I got to throw knives and axes today! 🤪

Collection of black tactical tomahawks and throwing knives laid out on a wooden picnic table outdoors

April 3, 2019

Bob Mould at The Mohawk

A trip to Austin, TX seems like it should have live music. 🎶 We saw Bob Mould play at The Mohawk tonight. Great show and cool venue!

Black and white shot of two musicians on a lit indoor stage performing to a packed standing crowd in a warehouse venue

Black and white shot of a three-piece band performing on a small outdoor stage at night with spotlights overhead and a crowd in the foreground.

Bald man in plaid shirt singing into a microphone on a dark stage with a guitarist and drum kit behind him

April 3, 2019

Franklin BBQ

Full fanboy mode waiting in line for 2+ hours at Franklin BBQ! 😊 Brisket, ribs, and sausage on the way. 🤤

The brisket was the best I’ve ever had by a bunch. The ribs were delicious. The pulled pork was good. Also tried the Turkey special which was tasty. 👍🏻🤤🍽

Man and two kids smiling on a decorated sidewalk under the Franklin Barbecue sign in Austin Texas

Man in a Franklin Barbecue t-shirt smiling and holding a blue Franklin tray and sticker outside the Austin Texas restaurant.

Tray piled with sliced brisket, spare ribs, pulled pork, smoked turkey, a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw, white bread, and a side of beans

April 2, 2019

Lick Honest Ice Cream is todays Vacation Ice Cream stop! Delicious! Some of us may have even got a second cone. 🤪

Four hands holding ice cream cones and cups with scoops of chocolate, vanilla, and poppy seed flavors at an ice cream shop.

April 2, 2019

We had a fun time seeing Austin on 2-wheels with Your Biker Gang today! Super cool electric bikes too!

Group of five people wearing helmets and goggles pose with electric motorcycles on a sunny Austin street.

Woman and girl wearing helmets and goggles seated on a black electric scooter outside Your Biker Gang in Austin Texas

April 1, 2019

We attempted the “Incoming Transmission” room at Perplexium in Austin. It was a really unique puzzle room. A lot of fun, but proved too difficult for us today. 🔐