Journeys big and small — from local hikes to international adventures — all through the lens of living and traveling with CLL.
Hikes & Walks → Short local outings where nature and mindfulness meet.
Day Trips → One-day adventures close to home, proving travel doesn’t have to be far to be meaningful.
Getaways → Multi-day trips that offer new sights, rest, and rhythm.
International → Stories from abroad — travel, culture, and lessons gathered across borders.
In May 2025, I packed a dragon, a dulcimer, and a sense of stubborn hope and hit the road for Sewanee, Tennessee. What followed was four days of strawberries, BBQ, old friends, surprise dulcimer finds, rain-soaked history, and a parting gift of angels. A journey of healing, music, and light travel with CLL.
A day trip to Staunton, Virginia with friends reminded me that meaningful adventures don’t have to be far away. From Remedy Burger to the Frontier Culture Museum, I share tips for visiting and reflections on traveling with CLL.
We set out for a “quick, easy” hike at Roaring Run Falls & Furnace in Eagle Rock, VA—spoiler, it wasn’t as easy as promised. Between dragonflies, historic kilns, narrow trails, and finally reaching the waterfall after a long climb (with snakes along the way), it was an adventure worth every step. Next time, we’re taking the shortcut. 🌊💦