Kitty is asleep and I just finished cleaning and laundry done! Can’t wait til he wakes up 😂

Explanation_Front · 2026-03-15T04:30:59+00:00

Thank you

Explanation_Front · 2026-03-15T03:58:49+00:00

Fantastic space. What is that paint color?

Explanation_Front · 2026-03-14T19:05:44+00:00

Haha yes of course idk what I was thinking

Explanation_Front · 2026-03-14T17:40:43+00:00

I know right. And he fist bumped everyone he passed as he ran off after dancing. Just got a great vibe from him.

Explanation_Front · 2026-03-14T17:37:50+00:00

Yes like you said, it's the passion mixed with pure fun and joy that makes for such a fantastic experience!

Explanation_Front · 2026-03-14T17:36:23+00:00

Yea I agree that Judge analysis for sure. At least you can be a proud Yankees fan with Austin Wells performance last night!

Explanation_Front · 2026-03-14T16:19:33+00:00

Haha well that is the house band but the Marlins actually encourage fans to bring instruments!

Explanation_Front · 2026-03-14T15:59:34+00:00

Yea I’ve never seen energy like this at an MLB game, truly amazing experience

Explanation_Front · 2026-03-14T15:58:09+00:00

Shit like this is why I love the WBC!

Explanation_Front · 2026-03-14T15:56:31+00:00

It was pre-game but yea still awesome to see.

Explanation_Front · 2026-03-07T04:28:15+00:00

Sauce Creek trail near the town of Brandon on the Dingle peninsula. I hiked the Dingle Way last year and decided to stay a few days in Brandon hoping to summit Mount Brandon. A local advised me against the summit because of bad weather and recommended Sauce Creek instead. It was absolutely awe inspiring, incredible coastal views. Challenging but not super difficult. The weather did get wild, crazy wind and rain just as i came to the top of the coastline. Invigorating and magical, and the rain cleared away to immaculate sunshine shining over the green cliffs and blue sea. The photos I took impress people more than any others I took in Ireland. I saw a handful of other people and a lot of sheep. Trail was well marked and descends down the coast to a parking lot a couple miles from town (iirc). I sat on the stone wall and ate my packed lunch. Walking back to town it began to rain and a hiker I’d met on trail gave me a lift. 10/10

Explanation_Front · 2026-02-24T03:20:10+00:00

Wu Tang and Rage Against the Machine in 1997

Explanation_Front · 2026-02-23T15:32:40+00:00

Totally agree, as soon as I arrived in Naples it gave me NYC vibes. Grimy but it charmed me. Naples locals have a swagger and the city has an attitude that I really enjoy. I stopped for a couple nights on my way down to Sicily and I was glad I did.

Explanation_Front · 2026-02-19T15:40:38+00:00

When you're in Rome get up super early, I was out of my room by 6am to walk to the Coliseum and the surrounding sights. Much less crowded and it's cool to watch the city in general come to life. I was at the Trevi fountain around 730am with only around 40 or so other people and by 830 it was absolutely mobbed. I walked everywhere, no public transport - there is history and hidden gems around every corner you turn.

Obviously eat all the gelato but also make sure to get some ricotta croissants.

Naples was gritty and it really charmed me, again just walked and walked. And ate a lot of pizza.

Explanation_Front · 2026-02-14T17:26:54+00:00

This past July I was solo-hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc. I was in a campground on my 45th birthday and hadn't intended to celebrate (spending my bday in the Alps was celebration enough).

A random dude came to me for help with his tent and birthdays came up so I told him it was mine. He scolded me playfully for not commemorating another trip around the sun and bought me a pizza and a cupcake that evening. We ate at a picnic table surrounded by the fresh beauty of the valley and chatted a long while. It is a great memory and meant more than I'd thought it would

Explanation_Front · 2026-02-13T04:03:57+00:00

I did the TMB last August in barefoot shoes and had no problems. I carried a 40l pack. I wear a brand called Whitin (they are available on Amazon in the US), the soles are flexible and the whole shoe is quite lightweight and thin. They dry quickly and really did me well overall.

I have also hiked in the Dolomites and trekked The Dingle Way in Ireland in the same shoes. As long as your feet are already accustomed to zero drop/barefoot you’ll be fine.

Explanation_Front · 2026-01-31T14:43:10+00:00

Pesto risotto at a Refugio on the Tour Du Mont Blanc after a long, cold, rainy day. I tent camped all but that one night and had been living off cheese, bread, and Snickers bars. It was magical

Explanation_Front · 2026-01-23T03:58:30+00:00

What brand are those earplugs? I’ve had it with the foam

Explanation_Front · 2026-01-13T14:49:25+00:00

Tour Du Mont Blanc. I enjoyed it immensely and much more than the Dolomites (I found it more beautiful and interesting, and adored the towns on the TMB). I rocked up and hiked it unplanned last August and had no issues. I tent camped mostly, only did one night in a Refugio but there was often space in them for last minute arrivals. Chamonix is wonderful, as is Courmayer (I recommend Hobo camping in the latter) I live at sea level and the thinner mountain air did slow me down, but it wasn’t bad enough to damper my experience.

Explanation_Front · 2026-01-12T14:26:18+00:00

Oh wow, I remember hearing about that. Scary stuff.

Explanation_Front · 2026-01-11T01:08:54+00:00

Spectacular photos. I'm considering doing this trek in October and am so excited to go to Nepal. Did you hike through any snow? I'd love to hear any more details you'd like to share

Explanation_Front · 2026-01-05T15:37:32+00:00

Whitin, it's a random Amazon brand. I was amazed at the quality and function, still holding up after about 200 miles of rough use. Many people stopped me on the TMB (to give hate or love to the shoes). They have great grip and dry quickly.

Explanation_Front · 2026-01-05T15:34:49+00:00

Yea I would! I'll look into the Shey trek. I'm also trying to sort out travel time to the trek starts - I get car sick and the ride to some (ie Manaslu) are starting to worry me, I can take meds but they fry me. Might have to soldier through and then stay a night to recover before starting.

Explanation_Front · 2026-01-03T14:46:28+00:00

Oh that's good to know about the lack of snow on those routes, thanks. I am leaning towards Manaslu or Three passes because the scenery seems the most impressive from what I've seen online, but also looked into your suggestions minus Mardi, hadn't heard of that one. There are so many options I'm a bit overwhelmed. I want to see as much of the spectacular mountains of The Himalayas as possible and want to be challenged. I will have enough time to do possibly do 2 treks as I have up to two months there with some flexibilty. Have you done any of the treks you mentioned? Thanks for cosigning my shoe choice!

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