Photo Fave: Hiking Kilauea Iki Crater, Volcanoes National Park – pregnant
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| Big island, big belly, big hike? Time for a big shave ice. |
All content of this blog (c) Shelly Rivoli 2007 – 2011
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| Big island, big belly, big hike? Time for a big shave ice. |
All content of this blog (c) Shelly Rivoli 2007 – 2011
HAWAII, The Maui Ocean Center with Kids – I don’t care how many days you have on Maui, I know it may be hard to imagine spending part of any one of them off of the beach, out of the pool, or away from the water falls—unless your visit turns wet, of course. Rain or shine, however,…
I’m not sure where all of the time has gone since this year started. As one of those people who always takes on a few more things than some think wise, I can say that this year has been especially… off the hook. This photo preserves one of the only moments I really remember taking…
Ahhh. Yes. This is the metaphorical heart of the Rick Steves-recommended gem on the Costa del Sol: the small city of Nerja, Spain (thanks, Rick!). Straight ahead is the church whose bell tower we watched glowing at night from our apartment and whose bells we listened to from our balcony when service was called. Just…
If she looks a little nervous, it’s only because this big bird has free reign to fly and land where it likes. And let me tell you, watching this wild blue macaw fly right past the windows of our upper-story chalet at Arenal Lodge one morning was one of the most unexpected highlights of the…
To spice up any family road trip, add one ferry boat ride. In the San Juan Islands, a ride from Anacortes will not only lead you through spectacular scenery freed from your car seats and seat belts, all with the chance of spotting orcas and other wildlife, but you can eat hot dogs and popcorn,…
While Kauai is blessed with a number of kid-friendly beaches (Anini, Kalapaki, Ke’e, Baby Beach, and Lydgate to name a few), there is one little beach that’s the best hands-down for letting babies enjoy the ocean. Poipu Beach Park, located just across the street from Brennecke’s restaurant and beach deli, offers a sandy little nook…