From the first time I heard about the total solar eclipse coming to a large swath of North America in 2024, I knew I wanted to be in the path of totality. Not only did I want to experience it, but I wanted my kiddo to experience it too.
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In August 2023, I got to cross off a big, big item on my bucket list: I went to Middle-earth. We traveled throughout Aotearoa (New Zealand) for 3 weeks. It was, in a word, unbelievable. Here is a summary of our trip, from the notes I wrote as we explored. And if you’re just here for the pretty pictures, no worries – I’ve got a slideshow for each day. You can’t miss them. đ
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More later when I actually get the chance to write and post photos, but holy shit I loved New Zealand.
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We’re going to New Zealand!!! I’ve got my carry-on packed other than my RA meds, which require refrigeration. Music, movies, books downloaded. Knitting project packed. Receipts and confirmations downloaded onto my phone. Passports are packed. WE’RE ACTUALLY GOING TO NEW ZEALAND HOLY SHIT WTF!!!!!!!
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Where have I traveled? Hoo, that’s a list. Here are some highlights. Where I have posts about a particular place/trip, I’ll link them (I hope to someday have a post about each place). North America US: Northeast: I’ve spent lots of time in all of the New England states and lived in two (Connecticut and Massachusetts) Mid-Atlantic: New York: Went to college there New Jersey: Relatives live in Northern Jersey, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia (x4?), Kennett Square,…
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In February 2018, we took a trip to Israel. My wonderful college-and-beyond friend Deb was living there with her family and we decided that, since we didn’t get to visit her in Thailand, we’d make a trip of it and spend time with them. This turned out to be a very, very good decision indeed. The trip was absolutely amazing, and one that I’ll never forget.
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So in *checks watch* less than two weeks we leave for New Zealand. I’m getting the pre-trip butterflies, but I’m so, so very excited.
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At the end of April/beginning of May of 2022 I spent two weeks in Hawaii with my mom, my sister, and her friend.
