Sometimes I Travel, Sometimes I Teach, And Sometimes I Do Both At The Same Time.
This post is the first of a series of me trying to get caught up on trips that have happened in the last few years. My mom and I started a tradition of doing an annual trip together back in 2014 when she was turning 60 and I was turning 30. Since then, we have... Continue Reading →
In July 2018, a guide lead 12 people into a cave. They all survived. Think I'm talking about the Thai soccer team that was trapped in a cave for 18 days? Nope! This is a story about a trip my mom and I took to visit Carter Caves State Park in Kentucky. Fortunately, our cave... Continue Reading →
It was one of those years where for a while it seemed like summer break would never get here--between all the snow days and the "sick out" days, the school year was extended a couple of weeks past the originally scheduled end date. Then as the end of the last day approached, it felt (as... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, a school teacher and her mother departed the Ohio Valley on a journey. They spent the night in a Confederate Fort on the shore of the Mississippi River. Then they traversed into the wilderness of the Ozarks where they cooked over an open fire and slept under the stars with an... Continue Reading →
The first Saturday in May is just a normal Saturday for most people in the world. But in Louisville, Kentucky, it is one of the most anticipated days of the year for many folks. That's right, it is the Kentucky Derby! Just for this two-minute horse race, there are two weeks full of festivities leading... Continue Reading →
Camping can be an empowering activity for women. Outdoor activities are sometimes viewed as more of a male activity. I have met many women and girls throughout my life who hate camping or any sort of outdoor activity, some of whom have never tried it and don't have the desire to try it. I have... Continue Reading →
This is a follow-up to last week's post about the giant bowl of oatmeal. Remember how we were attempting to eat light? Well, I ordered a pumpkin pancake, thinking it would be a somewhat light choice, and was excited because pumpkin anything is delicious! Much like the bowl of oatmeal, this pancake turned out to... Continue Reading →
I don't know if this a thing, but if not, I'm making it one! Why? Because to me, a big part of traveling is sampling the local food. Although food is clearly not the only important part of any given culture, it can give better insight into a place. So once a week (unless I... Continue Reading →
Our final full day in Chicago started at the Field Museum. A tip about visiting the Field Museum--on the sign in the lobby, the cheapest ticket listed is the Discovery Pass for $25 per adult. This includes general admission plus access to either a special exhibit or film. However, there is a cheaper admission available--the... Continue Reading →
Wednesday was an interesting day with a couple of activities that allowed us to see different parts of the city. Our first adventure of the day took us to the very last stop on the purple line of the L'train to the Linden Avenue station. Our mission was to see the Baha'i temple. This may... Continue Reading →
Tracy Travels & Teaches 