Blogs from Danville, California, United States, North America

I am watching my Dad Al Marcotte in his last stage of life. He entered hospice a week ago. We were told he had two days but Dad has a different idea. Dad has had Alzheimers for more than ten years. He has had the best care while living at home by his wife and caregivers. He is on oxygen and is given small amounts of morphine to help him breathe and to keep him feeling comfortable. One of his caregivers Tashie has decided to stay with Dad until he passes even though he has a wife and children at home. He is being bathed, shaved and rubbed with lotion and Vics Vabor Rub. There is music playing and he sleeps in a king bed that has room for his wife and anyone else to lay ... read more

I apologize that this post is coming so late after our trip ended. I planned on writing it a day or two after we got back but with work starting only four days after our return I got held up. Amsterdam was a great way to finish off the trip. One of the most unique cities we visited and definitely found more there than we expected. All pot jokes aside, it really had a laid back vibe that helped us finish off our trip strong. The best way to see the sites in this city is by bike. In the two days we rented bikes we saw the Ann Frank House, the Van Gogh museum, the Red Light District, did the Heiniken Tour, and much more. Out of everything we did I think the Heiniken Tour ... read more

This is our general itinerary. Exact dates in each location are still a bit up in the air but this is what we are going with for now.... read more