We’ve had several friends and family inquire on the dates we’ll be in certain places, so here is the most updated info on exactly where we’ll be and when. Here is our Google Map with pins on all the destinations. July 15 – October 12: Cuenca, Ecuador and surrounding area October 13 – October 28: … read more
We changed our minds about Ecuador…
Today, we made another big decision. We decided not to stay in Ecuador for a year. This might sound crazy to some, but the truth is, we can do whatever we want now, and we’re embracing it. We’re 28 and 32, we have no kids (yet), and we make all our money online. No desk … read more
Celebrating 4 Years of Adventures Together
On March 12, 2011, like 30-40 minutes after the scheduled time, I walked down the aisle to Brad Paisley’s “She’s Everything” a little too fast, with both my parents in tow, towards a slightly skinny man with a huge heart, to whom I now say “I do” over and over and over again, even when … read more
Recent Adventures… five months and counting!
We’re just over five months away from our big departure to Ecuador — still doesn’t seem all that real just yet… I was thinking today once we start packing up our stuff and our house is rented to someone else, then it’ll feel more real! The lightning speed in which January flew by should serve … read more
Why Ben Wants to Go to Ecuador
Until I can figure out how to set up a different username for Ben, he’ll be posting as a guest 🙂 I asked him to be a regular contributor to our adventure blog! Here’s his first post. I contemplated calling it “The Porkchop Perspective” … and for those of you who know me best, you … read more
We have a departure date!!
[EDIT: We had to change the departure date to July 14… Stephanie (Ben’s sister and my one-and-only sister-in-law) is turning the big 3-0 next year and we just learned that we’ve been invited to a big family gathering in Bat Cave, NC at the River View Cabins  (owned by Ben’s parents) in celebration! That’ll be happening … read more