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Paula
Jun 6, 20111 min read
Recent Sighting Around the Alice
Because I’ve been a bit preoccupied lately with that whole getting a kid, circumventing the planet and figuring out how to be a mom, I...
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Paula
Jun 6, 20111 min read
The Red Flyer Rides Again
In case you weren’t aware vintage style Red Flyer tricycles are now available. Thanks to the APO, Dennis is the proud owner of a shiny...
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Paula
May 26, 20111 min read
Oh No It's Winter
It’s been a long time since I taunted those of you in the northern hemisphere about the weather, so the time is now! Here’s our weekend...
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Paula
May 11, 20111 min read
Creepy Critters from Down Under
A new batch of bizarre but true animal stories from down under has hit the news. Click the headline to read the complete stories and see...
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Paula
May 10, 20111 min read
School Days
Dennis started pre-school a few weeks ago. He’s only attending one morning a week right now and loves every minute of it. The only point...
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Paula
Apr 28, 20113 min read
Homeward Bound
March 22, 2011 was a birthday I’ll never forget. After an early morning cut and color with the Russian in tow, we turned the last corner...
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Paula
Mar 7, 20114 min read
Moscow to Minneapolis, via London and Dallas
The flight from London to Dallas was on American Airlines which was a HUGE improvement in the quality of the service, equipment and staff...
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Paula
Feb 22, 20113 min read
America – Here we come!
Traversing the globe isn’t as glamorous as I once dreamed, especially when you’re schlepping a duffel bag and carry-on sized roller bag...
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Paula
Feb 7, 20111 min read
Things I miss about Russia
Things I will miss about Russia: Caviar on the breakfast buffet The availability of alcohol at ALL restaurants Caviar filled crepes at...
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Paula
Feb 7, 20111 min read
Another Mile Stone
Tonight Dennis just successfully completed his first dinner in a fine dining restaurant. No spills or messes only a couple of wolf growls...
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Paula
Feb 6, 20112 min read
Orthodox Christmas Eve
In addition to Dave and I receiving the greatest Christmas present ever, our trip to Russia gave us an opportunity to experience a part...
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Paula
Jan 24, 20112 min read
Ready or Not
Dave and I left Alice Springs on the 18th of December for the last leg (or so we thought) of a nearly two year adoption odyssey. With...
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Paula
Dec 22, 20104 min read
Russia – Here We Come
After 72 hours of sheer pandemonium, a truck load of stress, limited amounts of sleep, a few bottles of wine, our car failing the...
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Paula
Dec 15, 20102 min read
What the Heck Just Happened?
The last time I knew it was the end of October. My friend Melanie had just left from her visit and we were in Sydney to be submit a new...
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Paula
Nov 4, 20102 min read
Great Girls Road Trip
I’m going to rewind the story a bit, because I left out a chapter that has some great scenery. The train pulled into Adelaide around noon...
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Paula
Oct 9, 20101 min read
The Road Trip Begins
The car and I departed Alice Springs on the afternoon of Sunday 3 October. I was traveling on the iconic Ghan train. The trip to Adelaide...
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Paula
Sep 20, 20101 min read
The Great Girls Road Trip of 2010
Two Midwestern farm girls on the road in Australia- this is one way to spell ADVENTURE. Within days of my friend Melanie booking her...
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