UncleJosh

Well, we are just back from our trip to Arizona. This trip which was supposed to be a quick get away to somewhere warm and to visit Wendy's very old Grandma. The trip started to go wrong even before we left. We got a call that her Grandmothers health was failing, then another that she had died. This would be an entirely different type of trip. One plus side of this development is that Wendy would get to see family members that she hadn't seen in 25 years(yikes!)So the family part of this trip was the only good part. It was so nice to meet all of these interesting people to whom we have a connection. The trouble began with an unwanted visitor that accompanied some family members. After a couple of nights with not enough ... read more

So I have packed and repacked my bag several times. I have a couple of eagle creek packing accessories. Like this packing folder and this cube These are supposed to help you to not pack too much, and keep you clothes mostly wrinkle free. My Grandmother always used to say Bring half as many clothes and twice as much money. I don't think that we will be able to do the second half but were working hard at the first. I have been researching rental cars and cell phone sim cards. We are going on a short trip to Phoenix next week and will be carrying on all of our luggage. Hopefully we will get bumped! We can use the short trip as a sort of dress rehersal. Last years trip. ... read more

Well here is what will become our travel blog. We are traveling to visit friends in Huttenfeld, Germany. While there we hope to explore some of Germany with them and we know that we will be going to Paris together. Wendy would say that I am obsessed with all things travel related and she is probably right. I found the site One Bag and have been trying to tailor our packing lists to a combination of his suggestions and Rick Steves ideas.... read more