Posts by Rochelle Comeaux
An Expensive Lesson
Yesterday was Saturday and the plan was to visit Laguna Huaypo about 30 minutes outside of our town of Urubamba on the way to Cusco. We had heard that you could rent paddle boats at the lake and we looked forward to seeing water and enjoying the day as a family. We got all packed…
Read MoreThe Perfect Introduction
It is so hard to believe it has already been a month since we arrived in Cusco, Peru and that we are already 1/12th of the way through our trip! This month has been magical in so many ways. We have faced many challenges (there is a steep learning curve to international travel with young…
Read MoreOur Gear List
This blog post is dedicated to the gear that we are bringing on our one-year trip through South and Central America as a family of 4. I did my best to break down every item that we packed. I will write reviews on many of the items as we go along on our trip, and…
Read MoreHow to Travel the World with Kids in 10 Easy Steps
I love to hear people’s responses to our upcoming adventure because each person’s unique life experiences, perspectives and priorities inform their reaction. Some people love to hear about the details (where are you staying? what is the flight there like?), other people focus mostly on safety (what medications are you bringing? have you purchased travel…
Read MoreNo Matter the Weather
It just started to get reeeaaally nice where we live. 75 degrees, sunny skies, very little wind. Today we went to a “Teddy Bear Picnic” fundraiser in Incline and soaked up all the sun. It makes it a little harder to leave, knowing that we are leaving Summer and headed right back into winter (we…
Read MoreIt’s happening…
In exactly two weeks from today, we will pack up our bags, board a flight and commence a year of travel through South and Central America with our 2 and 3 year olds in tow. Crazy? Possibly. Exciting? Absolutely! This has been a deep-seated dream of ours for years, and it is hard to believe…
Read MoreDay 146: An End and A Beginning
September 23, 2015 Tentsite at Woody Pass (2649.2) to Manning Park – CANADA! (2668.7) 19.5 PCT miles today 2705.3 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 3,224 ft, – 5,956 ft We did it!! We actually walked all the way from Mexico to Canada. The completion of this journey has left me speechless. There is no…
Read MoreDay 145: The PCT is for Lovers
September 22, 2015 Tentsite and spring after Glacier Pass (2624.2) to Tentsite at Woody Pass (2649.2) 25.0 PCT miles today 2685.8 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 5,400 ft, – 5,426 ft It is absolutely crazy that tomorrow is our last day on the PCT, and tonight is our last night. All of today was…
Read MoreDay 144: Passing Through the North Cascades
September 21, 2015 Tentsite at Porcupine Creek (2601.3) to Tentsite and spring after Glacier Pass (2624.2) 22.9 PCT miles today 2660.8 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 5,318 ft, – 4,225 ft Today was easily one of our best days in Washington. Turns out that when you can see what’s around you, Washington is actually…
Read MoreDay 143: Rain at Rainy Pass
September 20, 2015 High Bridge Ranger Station – Stehekin (2580.0) to Tentsite at Porcupine Creek (2601.3) 21.3 PCT miles today, 2 non-PCT miles today 2637.9 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 5,729 ft, – 2,177 ft Today marked the start of our final section on the PCT, from Stehekin to Manning Park. We now have…
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