We got to show Kate’s Dad his first safari with a celebration of his 80th! I’ve never heard Happy Birthday more — people so happy to celebrate Denny’s visit. A quick stop in Doha, then starting on the Zambezi River in Zambia (and a sneak across the river to Zimbabwe), then on to South Africa for some amazing game drives and great evenings under the stars.

Wow! Our first trip to Southeast Asia, and we covered a lot of ground. Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia. We saw everything — Thai Boxing, SO MANY Buddhas, an Elephant Sanctuary, Angkor Wat, a boat trip on The Ginger, crossing the street & scootering in Saigon, and more more more. An amazing trip.

My sisters join us in Turkey for an incredible trip in a stunning country. Sharing our experiences in Istanbul & Cappadocia was perfect. We can not wait to go back!