Blogs from Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, North America

Ready to go. Checked in at the airport and waiting for our flight. Sold a cow. Just one.... read more

I am figuring out how this blog works at the eschool office with my guru, Erik. He is so glad that I am falling into the online world with this new adventure. After all, I am a bit over 50 so it doesn't come naturally.... read more

I apologize for my absence in keeping up with this blog! So much has happened in the past couple of months that I should probably fill you in on.... First off: I am HOME. After an amazing 5 months abroad, I am back home where I belong. I wouldn't have traded that experience for anything, but if you mention flying or backpacking across Europe to me right now, I might throw something at you. Give me some recovery time on those two subjects:) Although I am home, I do believe that I left a part of me in Scotland. I plan on going back someday with my future husband. Ya, you heard right, Nathan and I are engaged! (More on that in a bit...) Nathan and Hannah came to visit shortly after I got back from ... read more

I can't believe it! I leave for Scotland in less than a month, on January 29th to be exact. There is still so much to do...so little time. My preparation for leaving the country started a while ago...gathering little things here and there and getting things in order. I am lucky enough to have two travel buddies that are also attending Aberdeen. There are 6 of us all together that are going to Aberdeen. I start my adventure in Milwaukee and fly to Chicago and then from Chicago to London and then London to Aberdeen. The flight from Chicago to London is only 7 hours and 35 minutes, so it's not to bad. Hopefully just enough time for me to gather my wits and realize I can't turn back now! The most frustrating issue I have ... read more

After Noreen and Sean left it was time for Brendan and I to drive the 200+ miles to the Minneapolis Airport. He was an excellent navigator. I do not recommend bringing and RV to an airport. Very stressful. We picked up William and Jeannine and headed for Chippewa Falls. We pulled into the first campground and heard banjos so we immediately went to another down the road that was HUGE. Had some burgers and tossed the frisbee. Plan on doing a brewery tour and then head to Green Bay this afternoon.... read more