Tofino & Ucluelet, British Columbia: May 22 - 28, 2011

Where we gorged on the stunning beauty of BC's coast, encountered marine life in its natural playground, tasted the best fresh seafood Canada has to offer, dipped our toes into ancient hot springs while icy waves lapped our ankles, found sanctuary (and affordable luxury) at Pacific Sands Resort and hiked through thousand-year old forests. 

Orlando, Florida: January 9 - 16, 2011

Where we rode out a stormy week by eating gator and grits,  visiting Harry Potter World, catching great live music, gawking at the tackiest - and possibly largest gift stores - in the universe, attending an international builder's show  and, in general, witnessing the sad, slow decay of American excess.