The Inexplicable Sacsayhuaman Ruins of Peru

Inexplicable Sacsayhuaman Ruins of Peru

Could it be aliens from outer space?

Sacsayhuaman is pronounced very much like sexy woman if the sexy is articulated the way witchy is sung in the song Witchy Woman.

(Which proved easy to implant in our memory banks.)

And there is definitely something witchy about... CONTINUE READING >>

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BAM! Meet us in Vegas, Baby!

It's fun, it's fabulous, it's Vegas-baby! Come join us for a big time at the BAM - we're speaking this year! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE! >>

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Our Most Stupid/Funny Mistake & How Did We Not Know About the Gullah People?

Our Most Stupid/Funny Mistake: What Made Us Think We Could EverLive in an RV?

We had just purchased our first motorhome, a beat-up old guy we named BAMF (as in Bad Ass MoFo), on eBay for $3,000. What could possibly go wrong?

We found out on day one when David got into an uncomfortably sticky situation... CONTINUE READING >>

How Did We Not Know About the Gullah People of Georgia and South Carolina?

Your GypsyNesters hit the Lowcountry!

 Join us as we learn about the colorful culture and delicious cuisine of the wonderful Gullah people.

 Stranded on the Sea Islands after slavery ended, the Gullah founded their own language and made their own way under harsh circumstances... CONTINUE READING >>

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How We Stay in Touch with Loved Ones as We Travel

We're often asked how we stay in touch with our adult kids as we travel.

 Yes, our phone conversations with family and friends almost always begin with the question, Where are you guys?
Honestly, in the days before cell phones and the internet, we're not sure how anyone would have been able to stay connected while leading the lifestyle we've chosen... CONTINUE READING >>

Hey Boomers! How Important is Travel to You?

We are passionate about travel for so many reasons, but had no idea how many of our fellow Baby Boomers and empty nesters were on the same page.

It's crazy!

99% of Boomers are going to travel this year... ninety-nine percent!

We almost spit-took coffee on our keyboard when we saw that number.

Click in and look what your fellow Boomers are up to - and our thoughts about the many surprises we found - and let us know about your upcoming travel adventures... CLICK IN HERE >>

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Conquering Hate Mail... and 10 Things You Don't Know About NYC

A comment on our site:

“In my opinion, anyone who would refer to children in such a disgusting and disrespectful way (adult or not) is an emotionally bankrupt shell of a person..."
BAM! My first hate mail.

 I read a lot of blogs. Any of them worth their salt raise strong emotion and spark debate on their message boards. Sometimes it can get a bit heated, but makes for a nice balance.

 We have had comments on our website that strongly disagree with our opinions and we relish them, we value every... CONTINUE READING >>

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Ten Things You Don't Know About New York City - Even if You Live There!

Your GypsyNesters found the wild, weird and wonderful not-so-known sights, sounds and flavors of The Big Apple!
Even if you are a New Yorker - we bet you don't know most of these!.. CONTINUE READING >>

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In Search of the Worst Christmas Song of All Time

Our most recent family holiday get-together found us gathered around the radio listening to the all-Christmas music station.

 Many artists lent their joyous voices to our celebration, but things took a turn when a real clunker reared its ugly head.

This prompted a wildly fun discussion.

Just what is the worst Christmas song ever? Everyone offered numerous contenders.

See what we've come up with and be sure to put in your two cents... CONTINUE READING >>

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Photos of Things That Made Us Say "WTH? (!)

Can this stuff actually be REAL?

 Every once in a while we are stopped in our tracks. Rendered speechless. Taken unaware. Dumbfounded. Gobsmacked.

Check out these things we've seen along the way that made us say "What the H? (!) ...CONTINUE READING >>

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Fear Conquering & a Biker Bar Called Poopy's

Not a frequenter of biker joints, I don't have a motorcycle license and renting scooters probably doesn't count... who am I kidding, I'd never actually been to a biker bar.

So I didn't know what to expect and, certainly not out of a place with a name like Poopy's, other than a sense of humor. And... CONTINUE READING >> 

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I Am NOT a Useless Waste!

Has it happened? Have I become a crotchety old lady? Do I abhor certain kinds of music because I'm too old to get it? Am I shocked at some of the things that "young people" wear these days?

Possibly so. But I'm dead certain of one thing - people are much more rude than they were when I was a young whippersnapper.

Because we have a website  I am painfully aware that there are those that don't treat others with civility. I've quit reading the online comments on news stories – it's horrific.

Then, out of nowhere, cyberspace-type incivility came crashing into Real Life. In a manner that I couldn't ignore or justify... CONTINUE READING >>

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Fear Conquering & Writing A Will

In the union of David and I, I am the less fearless. David has always been the adventurer - I am the homebody, the helicopter mom, the worrier. Selling the nest and heading out into the big, wide world, for me, was stepping outside the box. WAY out of the box.
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My biggest concern was to have our affairs in order, in the event of my certain demise. It's essential for me to be sure that the kids are not burdened when I go down in flames in a hang gliding / bungee jumping / snowboarding / street food eating episode... CONTINUE READING >>

I Am NOT a Useless Waste!

Has it happened? Have I become a crotchety old lady? Do I abhor certain kinds of music because I'm too old to get it? Am I shocked at some of the things that "young people" wear these days?

Possibly so. But I'm dead certain of one thing - people are much more rude than they were when I was a young whippersnapper.

Because we have a website  I am painfully aware that there are those that don't treat others with civility. I've quit reading the online comments on news stories – it's horrific.

Then, out of nowhere, cyberspace-type incivility came crashing into Real Life. In a manner that I couldn't ignore or justify... CONTINUE READING >>

Fear Conquering & Writing A Will

In the union of David and I, I am the less fearless. David has always been the adventurer - I am the homebody, the helicopter mom, the worrier. Selling the nest and heading out into the big, wide world, for me, was stepping outside the box. WAY out of the box.


My biggest concern was to have our affairs in order, in the event of my certain demise. It's essential for me to be sure that the kids are not burdened when I go down in flames in a hang gliding / bungee jumping / snowboarding / street food eating episode... CONTINUE READING >>

Fear Conquering & Writing A Will

In the union of David and I, I am the less fearless. David has always been the adventurer - I am the homebody, the helicopter mom, the worrier. Selling the nest and heading out into the big, wide world, for me, was stepping outside the box. WAY out of the box.|
My biggest concern was to have our affairs in order, in the event of my certain demise. It's essential for me to be sure that the kids are not burdened when I go down in flames in a hang gliding / bungee jumping / snowboarding / street food eating episode... read more