Humans Should Never Drive Again!

Humans Should Never Drive Again!

So far we have been in 3 Waymos and after the first ride, Raquel exclaimed, “Humans should never drive again!” The Waymo can see people, bikes, animals, vehicles, and all obstacles 360 degrees – in front of you, behind you, to all sides, around buildings! 

What a Difference a Day Makes!

What a Difference a Day Makes!

One of the valuable life lessons we have learned on our sabbatical is: If you have a beautiful, sunny day, enjoy it because you never know when the winds will change and bring in the fog! We also learned: “Push Through the Fog to the 

A Perfect San Francisco Day with Isa!

A Perfect San Francisco Day with Isa!

We embraced our inner tourists on a warm, sunny Saturday in San Francisco by hopping on the Sausalito ferry at Pier 41. After wandering through the streets of Sausalito, having brunch at the Lighthouse Cafe, randomly stumbling across a chili cook-off contest, and watching a 

He’s Launched!

He’s Launched!

Asher is loving the start to his freshman year at Bowdoin! From a smooth check-in to landing the best roommate and suite mates, Asher is loving the life of freshman year! As we were leaving Bowdoin on Monday afternoon, Raquel was reassured when she saw 

Go Gate: Junior Year!

Go Gate: Junior Year!

Hard to believe 3rd year has already begun – time flies when you are having fun (and learning, too)! One of our favorite texts from Aliya so far this year is: “I love it here!!!” attached to the following photo . . . which says 

Flying with the Gibbons

Flying with the Gibbons

After riding on elephants, it was time to go higher . . . up to the sky . . . to fly with the gibbons! So we hopped in a van and travelled about 45 minutes outside of Chiang Mai to try the 30 various sky 

Ride ‘Em Elephants!

Ride ‘Em Elephants!

When in Chiang Mai, ride elephants! On our way out to the Blue Elephant tour grounds, we stopped at a market on the outskirts of Chiang Mai to buy some exotic fruits for our snacks. Once we arrived about an hour outside of Chiang Mai, 

Riding High in Chiang Mai!

Riding High in Chiang Mai!

We were so excited to finally be off the bus, out of the back of the pick up truck, and in the peaceful refuge of the Amata Lanna hotel in Chiang Mai.  What Aliya was most excited about was finally seeing her good friend, Sofia! 

Upstream to Tha Ton

Upstream to Tha Ton

After a couple days in Chiang Rai, we woke up early, had a yummy breakfast buffet at Le Meridien hotel and then went down to an outdoor shack by the Kok River to haggle our way onto a wooden boat that would take us to Tha 

Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai

After a few days of bustling Bangkok, we flew for an hour on Thai Airways up to Chiang Rai. We loved our hotel – Le Meridien in Chiang Rai – on the banks of the Kok River, with its open air lobby, infinity pool, balconies, comfy