We were beyond excited to be on our way to Spain at long last. We were ready to go. Our bags were packed! But speaking of bags, it was hard to know what and how much to pack, especially for when heading to a place with four seasons. We … [Read more]
Why did we move abroad? And why Granada, Spain?
Why are we moving to Spain? Many people have asked us that. After all, life is good and very comfortable at home in South Carolina. We live in a beautiful place and enjoy our community. We have a nice home and wonderful family and friends. … [Read more]
Cajas National Park
One of the things that excited us about living in Cuenca was nearby Cajas National Park. We imagined ourselves heading to the park at least once a month to get out of the city and be surrounded by nature. Well, 6 months passed, but we finally … [Read more]
More Visitors in Cuenca
We are loving Cuenca. But we were starting to get homesick for family and friends after 6 months in our new home. So, when Chad's parents came to visit in July it was the perfect time. Nancy and Tom visited us for two weeks. We spent the first few … [Read more]
Showing Off Cuenca to Friends
In April one of our favorite people in the world, our good friend Anna, came to visit us in Cuenca. We had so much fun hanging out and showing off our town! We walked around and toured our favorite spots. Here's another scenic view of the … [Read more]
A 7-Day Family Tour to Quito, Mindo, & Otavalo
One of the best things about traveling is sharing the experience with those you love. This post is about a wonderful week we spent traveling with my (Kari's) sister, niece, and nephew during their spring break. It has a LOT of pictures plus some … [Read more]