2021-08-14: Ice, ice, baby! During our stop in Iceland, we had the pleasure of meeting up with our grandparents …
2021-08-13: Back in the USA! From Andrea: Apologies for the silence! After a surreal and other-worldly experience in Iceland, we …
2021-08-06: From Athan: Iceland was by far the most scenic place we have been on this trip. Everything was …
2021-08-04: Iceland From Aaron: there will be more detailed Iceland posts (Puffins! Whales! Horses! Grandparents! …
2021-08-02: Super morning for a final run in Stockholm. Sheep! Sculptures! Sun! Steeples! 🏃🏽♂️ 🇸🇪 🐑
2021-08-01: From Athan: Hello! Today we went to the art museum, Fotografsika. There were three different …
2021-08-01: From Abigail: Photobooth at the Fotografiska museum! We had a wonderful time exploring the exhibits …
2021-08-01: From Aaron: Behold, the Bubble Waffle (with gelato). Last night in Stockholm! Wonderful evening with …
2021-07-29: From Aaron: last Sunday, a visit to worship at the Church of St. Peter and St. Sigfrid (Church of …
2021-07-29: From Aaron: Background: my dad used to be a U.S. diplomat, which is why we lived in Sweden in the …
2021-07-24: On a Corner in Stockholm From Andrea: I hadn’t planned to blog today but HAD to share this story! After a day exploring Gamla …
2021-07-24: Today we went to Mojang studios. Mojang studios is the company that created the video game, …
2021-07-23: From August - The Vasa was super cool. It was a ship that was 400 years old and it didn’t even get …
2021-07-23: 7-22-2021 From Athan: Today we went on a boat tour in Stockholm. We went on very large boat with about two …
2021-07-23: Gimme gimme gimme! On Wednesday, our family went to the Abba Museum, which was a sight to behold. …
2021-07-20: From Aaron: we’re in Stockholm now, but wanted to share a fun pic from a few days ago in Kalmar, …
2021-07-18: Beautiful first run in Stockholm. I lived here from age 3 to 6. Found our old apartment: Strandvagen …
2021-07-16: From August: This post is going to contain our 2 full days in Copenhagen, Denmark, and our 1 full …
2021-07-11: From Abigail: Alpine Adventures! After two days in Chamonix, nestled among the Alps, we are done …
2021-07-11: From Aaron: Friday, our Run the Alps group finished the Tour de Mont Blanc. 7 days, 3 countries, 120 …
2021-07-08: From Aaron: More pics. The gnomes. And the snow just after crossing from Italy to Switzerland. And …
2021-07-08: From Aaron: over the last 4 days, my Run The Alps group has run from France, to Italy, and now …
2021-07-06: From August: This entry is going to talk about yesterday and today. Yesterday was a super fun and …
2021-07-05: From Aaron: Day 3 of TMB. Epic run thru forest snow rain & mud. Challenging & exhilarating. …
2021-07-03: Goodbye Tuscany, hello Annecy! From Andrea: We said “arrivederci” to Italy this morning and all her wonderful people, views and …
2021-07-03: From Aaron: Day 2 of Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB). 17.5 mi, climbing 5,109 ft. (my PR by far for most …
2021-07-02: From Aaron: today my group with Run the Alps did our first leg of the famed Tour du Mont Blanc, a …
2021-07-01: From Abigail: Well, it’s been one fun week in Tuscany! Andrea and kids have been staying in a …
2021-06-30: From Aaron: Pic at the highest point of yesterday’s run in the Alps (10 mi/4600 ft. climb). Yes, …
2021-06-29: From Aaron: arrived in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Sunday. Amazing views everywhere. Ran to Chalet Floria …
2021-06-27: From Aaron: bonus last-day-in-Florence pics: Michaelangelo’s tomb for Lorenzo “Il Magnifico” de …
2021-06-27: The Tuscan Sun From Andrea: Years ago I saw a movie called “Under the Tuscan Sun.” I don’t remember what this movie …
2021-06-26: From Athan: Hello! On our last day in Florence, we toured three museums. First, we toured part of …
2021-06-24: From August: Today was our first full day in Florence, Italy, and it was an awesome day. The first …
2021-06-23: From Aaron: Arrived in Florence today via train from Venice. Longer post tomorrow, but real quick: …
2021-06-22: From Abigail: Today we toured a glass-making studio (Studio Berengo) and gallery in the island of …
2021-06-22: From Aaron: I’ve loved my two runs in Venice. Apparently, the streets are usually too crowded to run …
2021-06-22: From Aaron: What are the crowds like in Venice right now? Check it out. (Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s …
2021-06-20: From Athan: Hello everyone! Today was our first official day in Venice Italy. Yesterday we arrived …
2021-06-19: Day 8. From Aaron: great final run in Paris through Jardin de Luxembourg and then… Venice! 🇫🇷 ✈️ 🇮🇹
2021-06-18: Day 7: From Aaron: Monet’s house and gardens at Giverny. Such a tiny gem of a space on God’s green …
2021-06-17: Paris During the Pandemic (Day 6) From Andrea: Today was a lovely final day exploring Paris! We enjoyed the Musée d’Orsay which was …
2021-06-16: From Abigail: Pictures from today!
2021-06-16: Paris, Day 5: Versailles From Abigail: We went to Versailles today! Just like many of the other sites we’ve visited, the …
2021-06-16: Day 5 (From Aaron): Pre-Versailles McDonalds brunch.
2021-06-15: From Abigail: (Day 4) Manatee at the zoo! We went to the Paris zoo today and saw a splendid variety …
2021-06-14: Paris: Day 3 (part 2). Dinner at La Fontaine de Mars and a nighttime stroll to the Eiffel Tower.
2021-06-13: Paris: Day No. 2 From August: Hello everyone, this is our first official update of the trip and I have a lot of …
2021-06-13: From Aaron: One more pic from day 1 in Paris: outside the American Cathedral, a truly beautiful …
2021-06-13: Paris: Day 1 From Aaron: Warm welcome from Dean Lucinda Laird of the American Cathedral (Episcopal) & a walk …
2021-06-12: From Abigail: View from the plane! The flight was long but worth it. I listened to a lot of Taylor …
2021-06-11: Pre-departure! ✈️ 🧳
2021-06-11: From Abigail: Thanks to Calla for the pre-trip coffee, Abba, and conversation.
2021-06-11: From Aaron: It’s been a whirlwind of final preparations and packing, and today, my final run in Waco …
2021-06-07: Itinerary Update: Plan B From Aaron: Yesterday, we had to cancel the England and Scotland portions of our trip 😢. For a …
2021-06-06: From Aaron: Sundays we’ve been visiting different churches. From this morning’s outdoor service. ⛪️ …
2021-06-05: From Aaron: Sometimes, while on sabbatical, one repairs sprinklers.
2021-05-30: From Aaron: my last view of Colorado. Grateful to be home. 🏡
2021-05-29: From Aaron: Bye Aspen. Thanks for being amazing. 40 miles of trails run & 7,400 ft. climbed. …
2021-05-28: From Aaron: Today’s runs: the Delicate Arch at Arches National Park and Navajo Rocks Trail, Utah. …
2021-05-26: From Aaron: Today’s run: snow! Cathedral Lake Trail. Never made it to the lake. 2.5 miles up …
2021-05-26: From Aaron: My morning view.
2021-05-26: Colorado Contingency From Aaron: This week, I was supposed to be running the trails in the Texas State Park of Palo Duro …