Education / Volunteer
White Water Rafting Excitement in Costa Rica
After 12 years of daughters and mothers sharing the many experiences of Girl Scouts, we decided we would like one last “Big” adventure together before the girls went away to college. What bigger adventure for 9 women than a 10 day vacation together? Planning a trip to encompass everyone’s tastes was no easy task. We... »
PADI Instructor Development Course day by day with Oceans Unlimited…Go Pro in Costa Rica!
Day 1 of the PADI Instructor Deveopment Course (IDC) begins. New Instructors here we go! On a bright and sunny day everyone sat down with their loaded crewpacks and materials looking through the schedule with anticipation about what is to come. Assignments were handed out intros made and the day was rounded out... »
2009 Mississippi River Challenge
This will be the second year that Dustin and I have paddled the Mississippi River Challenge. For those of you who are unfamiliar, the MRC is a two day fundraiser for the Mississippi River and its watershed. You can choose to paddle by canoe, kayak, paddle board or any other personal powered watercraft. Paddlers... »
A Passport and the Willingness to Karaoke: Things Needed for a Trip to Japan
What is so darn exhilarating about travel? Honestly, there is very little I don’t love about the entire experience. The 4 a.m. alarm to get ready, standing in my socks in the security line, the little snacks I eat while waiting to board, the “free” shampoos and sewing kits, the first step out of... »