Holy cow, its New Year’s Eve! We got up super late this morning. Corvin, Danelle, and I went into town to attempt to exchange USD. I say attempt because after tries at two different Western Union locations, we gave up. That didn’t stop us from stopping at a pharmacy for some over the counter cough … Continue reading “Journey to Argentina, Day 9 – 12/31/2024”
Our family plus Coty took off in the rental car to try and get to the cathedral this morning. We left around 11 knowing it closed at noon. We didn’t expect the traffic of San Juan’s city and drove around a long time before we could find a parking spot. It was nerve wracking for … Continue reading “Journey to Argentina, Day 8 – 12/30/2024”
The kids got home around 5am from the overnight party. Around 9:50am, Danelle and I decided we would go into town and take a walk. Corvin had woken up and asked to join us, so the three of us headed to central San Juan near the cathedral to walk. Sonora stayed back to rest in … Continue reading “Journey to Argentina, Day 7 – 12/29/2024”
This morning started with sleeping in. We wanted to leave for a bodega (winery) by 10:30am. Danelle and I were up a little after 8am. We got ready and enjoyed the morning, getting Sonora up at 9am so she could shower. But we were all ready and only left a few minutes late. We went … Continue reading “Journey to Argentina, Day 6 – 12/28/2024”
My day started at 5:45 worrying if I would miss my alarm. I got up and made coffee, cleaned up, and wrote about our trip. Then 7:45 came and we met Coty’s family. We were on the road by 8am. Its interesting and extremely helpful to follow somebody who knows where they are going and … Continue reading “Journey to Argentina, Day 5 – 12/27/2024”
Do Argentine people ever sleep? We started off the morning with a quick breakfast at our place with supplies provided the night before. We had a bit of a slow start, but met Coty and family before setting out around 10 am. Coty took us to the center of San Juan to visit some cultural … Continue reading “Journey to Argentina, Day 4 – 12/26/2024”
Christmas Day and the alarm goes off at 5:56am. Today, we have another plane to catch. The plan was to meet the kids in the kitchen area of the hotel at 6:40am. We were down by 6:30 waiting for Corvin and Sonora. Corvin arrived at 6:41 without Sonora. He started eating breakfast and Sonora was … Continue reading “Journey to Argentina, Day 3 – 12/25/2024”
One season that never goes out is cat season. Sonora with her track top on with Coatrack. Crazy hair, or just woke up? Coty is heading out. Gimli, our new cat. Our family is back at full strength. Corvin came home from college. Hogan Haake
The saddest day in my life was today. I was torn between two cities. In the west, I was in Kansas City with my mom. In the east, my adopted daughter, Coty, was heading home to Argentina after living with us for nearly a year. There was never a doubt how many lives she brightened … Continue reading “Coty At The Airport – 5/29/2023”
Coty has been in town for nearly her full stay and we have yet to take her out on the water. Based on how much we like to paddle, its crazy that we didn’t get her out before now. Without further adieu, we got the C4 and 2 kayaks out and headed to Simpson Lake. … Continue reading “Coty Paddle – 5/27/2023”