I'm sitting in Nairobi, hoping the fatigue I feel will overcome the adrenaline and allow me to fall asleep tonight. Not sure it can though because from the moment I realized my flight from Houston was delayed, adrenaline stepped in, and I've been running on it ever since. And, I do mean running. In fact, in all my travels, and there have been a few, I ran to more gates in the past 24 hours ...
Travel
FMF: Mighty
I saw the word "mighty," and my mind flashed more than ten years and many thousands miles back to a small plane, suspended in air over Lake Victoria in a lightening storm. Yes. A big one. Thunder is especially loud when it is all around you. And lightening flashes particularly bright right beside you. And, the lake below? Well, I didn't look down. Deep breaths. That's what I kept ...
Eating Insects and Learning All About Bugs at Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans
The Audubon Insectarium: Of all the the attractions we visited in New Orleans, this was by far my family's favorite. Seriously. The variety of insects and the wealth of information could keep almost anyone busy for hours, but the fun thing is that the Insectarium experience is about much more than looking at bugs. Take, for instance, the Underground exhibit, in ...
Summer Fun in the Deep South: Audubon Zoo
Next stop in our Summer Fun Series: New Orleans! A short drive from many places in Mississippi is great fun for the whole family, and with a little planning, you’ll find there’s much more to New Orleans than just the French Quarter, though no visit to NOLA is complete without a stroll there. Before you take the family, however, there are a few things to consider. First, accommodations ...