Sailing adventures of Captain Kirk, Heidi, Tosh & Tikka...
You Only Grow When You’re Pushed Beyond Your Comfort Zone When we told friends and family we were headed to India for an epic five-week vacation, many asked: “WHY visit India?” Sadly, some people may only think of the crowds, the slums, the garbage, and the smells…But India has SO much more to offer. India…
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For years, since living in the Puerto Vallarta area, we’ve often heard about El Sanctuario de las Guacamayas (the Spanish word for macaw). And we’ve always wanted to visit this wild macaw sanctuary, but couldn’t quite figure out how, as it’s not open to the public, except with a private tour. Ever since Heidi was…
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Over our last 10 years in Mexico (has it really been that long?!), we have had many opportunities to visit this beautiful location… but each time only as a day trip. And while a day trip to Yelapa can be fun and exciting, it paints a very incomplete picture of real-world Yelapa. In fact, we…
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Galen Boyd Hackler: February 27, 1951–September 9, 2025 In the beginning… Normandy Park, South Seattle Like most kids from Seattle in that era, Galen Boyd Hackler was born at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Washington, to Ruth and Vernon Hackler. We were living in a small house in Normandy Park, Washington, just north of Des Moines,…
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Happy Thanksgiving, to our dear family and friends around the globe… we think of you this day and every day, sending so much love and gratitude that you are in our lives. Wishing you wellness, happiness and peace today, and always. The photo above is a family favorite, Sweet Potato Soup recipe we typically make for…
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