Something that has been a goal of mine for many years is to find out where my family comes from. Before my 30th birthday, I decided now was the time. So I received an Ancestry DNA kit for Christmas from my grandparents, who are, admittedly, genealogy advocates. Our family still has extended … [Read more...] about On Discovering My Ancestry
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On Being Part of the Tribe
You probably won't see members of my tribe in native dress. They might not look all that different from you. You might not be able to notice that they're part of a tribe at all, but I can almost immediately see it in their eyes. I'm part of a tribe of travelers. We are different than other … [Read more...] about On Being Part of the Tribe
A Merry Mud Bog Christmas
Those of you who follow me on Instagram may have seen an unusual photo on Christmas Eve, me and my two sisters covered head to toe in mud. And my explanation is no less unusual than your first impression. I've already written about it on This Is My South, but more from a guide standpoint than casual … [Read more...] about A Merry Mud Bog Christmas
Starhunting on Oahu’s North Shore
While most people go to Los Angeles in search of movie stars, the islands of Hawaii have served as a backdrop for countless movies and television shows throughout the years, including the new Hawaii 5-0. Northshore Hawaii Filming Locations Turtle Bay Resort On our third day on Oahu, we … [Read more...] about Starhunting on Oahu’s North Shore
Being the Three Sisters
There are many variations on the Aboriginal legend. In all versions, there were three sisters, named Meehni, Wimlah and Gunneedoo, members of the Katoomba tribe living in the Blue Mountains. The first version says that their father, Tyawan, possessed a magic shinbone that transformed him into a … [Read more...] about Being the Three Sisters