Return to BWCA

What better way to feel back at home than a trip to Northern Minnesota! We returned to a favorite site (we call it Shadow Rock) in the Boundary Waters, joined by friends Jose & Laura Souto. Afternoon naps and handfuls of blueberries helped us get over our jetlag. Click on the photo for more...

From BWCA 2010

Welcome Minnesota!

We all returned to Saint Paul, Minnesota on the 30th of July 2010, no worse for the wear. The cats were especially pleased to be home and outdoors once again. Susan and Mike headed straight to Punch pizza.

From Hello Minnesota

Farewell Singapore!

A very big thank you to all of our friends and coworkers for the touching goodbyes, and thanks to you, Singapore, for letting us stay with you for the past few years. It has been a wonderful and adventurous time for us, and we leave with loads of great memories. Click on photo for more departure week photos...

From Farewell Singapore

one last beach holiday

With our days in Asia coming to an end, we spent a few days of R & R on Nikoi Island (Indonesia), a couple hours by boat from Singapore. The ocean, pool and beach houses were perfect for reading, napping, and bringing back childhood memories of watching Gilligan's Island.

From Nikoi Island 2010

A weekend in Krabi, Thailand

Jen Scanlon flew in from Switzerland for a quick holiday sans children. She and Susan enjoyed four days of spa treatments and sunsets with cocktails in nearby Krabi. Mike joined for a couple of relaxing days as well. If you aren't already jealous, click the photo for more...

From Krabi June 2010

A weekend in Laos

They say that Laos has some of the friendliest people you could imagine, and after a weekend in Luang Prabang, we tend to agree. We saw and did plenty in our short trip, but would love to go back and see more. Click on the photo for a quick tour...

From Laos May 2010

Easter weekend in Margaret River Australia

Margaret River is a beautiful wine region just south of Perth. We had fantastic weather and enjoyed the coastline, the wineries, Mike's favorites brewery, sighting kangaroos and dolphins. All in all a very nice Easter weekend.

A weekend in Myanmar (Burma)

We spent last weekend in Myanmar, or what the US still calls Burma. We went there to see the village of Bagan which is quite impressive due to the thousands of temples. But equally impressive are the people of Burma - so very friendly and welcoming. The girl on the right can converse in 8 languages as a result of selling postcards to tourists! Click on the photo for more...

Glorious Sydney

Susan was in Sydney for work and Mike came down for about 24 hours - but well worth it! We spent all our time on our near the water.

Domo arigato, Japan!

We met the Wedls in Japan over Chinese New Year (and Valentine's Day) for some skiing, hot springs, traditional Japanese inns, ramen, teppenyaki and karaoke in typical Japanese style.