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Axl standing on a dock at Lake Annecy.
Axl rinsing the mud off his rain pants at a fountain in Montmin.
The rustic kitchen at Refuge de Praz D'zeures. I loved the moka pots and pans in the background.
The ridge from La Tournette toward Refuge de Praz D'zeures. If you look closely, the trail winds all the way into the woods.
When we opened the tent in the morning, a bouquetin (ibex) was standing right outside, watching us.
Our tent pitched in the high meadows near the old Refuge de la Tournette.
The view on our way up to La Tournette, just past Chalet de l'Aulp.
We paused to add a stone to a cairn along the trail.
Paragliders circling above Lake Annecy.
In the cockpit of Ben's Cessna en route to Annecy.
Loading our packs into the plane before departure.
Scooping fresh grounds into the moka pot while on the road with the van.
I'm still playing chess, though my rating has hovered between Elo 1700 and 1800 for the past year. It's a reminder of how progress can stall, even when you put in the effort. This photo is from a game against Axl.
Nothing says summer like fresh corn on the cob.
Lunch in the parking lot, rain pouring down, but still smiles and a sense of adventure under the awning.
Soaking up the golden hour at Cape Cod.
Sweet moments together at the beach.
A summer afternoon filled with cartwheels, sandcastles, and jumping off the dock.
We started at Sunrise Point in Bryce Canyon National Park, hiked down Queen's Garden, through the hoodoos, and climbed back up on the Navajo Loop. Beautiful views and pure magic all the way.
Vanessa making her way down through the hoodoos on the Navajo Loop in Bryce Canyon.
Up before sunrise to watch the hoodoos glow at Bryce Canyon in Utah. Cold and early, but unforgettable.
Ending the day right with s'mores by the fire.
Glamping in the high desert outside Bryce, Utah. Even in summer, the high elevation brings cool evenings, and the fire felt perfect after a day on the trail.
Stan carrying a giant Connect Four set along the desert trail to our tent. I still can't believe how skilled he is at the game. He won almost every match, and I'm still smiling thinking about it.
Making our way through the narrow slots in Zion.
Dropping down carefully, using the boulder for support.
Time has a way of flipping the roles.
Dropping into the next section, never quite sure what is waiting below.
Taking a moment to look up and appreciate the scale of Zion's canyons.
Getting ready to rappel in Zion, and enjoying every moment of it.
We hiked 7.5 miles through the Narrows in Zion National Park. Most of the hike is actually in the river itself, with towering canyon walls rising all around you. One of my favorite hikes ever.
Taking a moment to look up and take it all in.
Wading forward together through the Narrows in Zion.
We visited Horseshoe Bend, a dramatic curve in the Colorado River near the Grand Canyon. A quiet reminder of what time and a patient river can carve out together.
The Grand Canyon as seen from Navajo Point.
When the Hoover Dam was built, they used an enormous amount of concrete. If they had poured it all at once, it would have taken over a century to cool and harden. Instead, they poured it in blocks and used cooling pipes to manage the heat. Even today, the concrete is still hardening through a process called hydration, so the dam keeps getting stronger over time.
Stan celebrates his 16th birthday with a warm skillet cookie topped with ice cream.
Stan turned 16! I'm filled with pride seeing the young man he is becoming. We celebrated this milestone with a beer, a moment we both looked forward to. (In Belgium, the legal drinking age is 16.)
Vanessa's dad doing the dishes by hand, the way he always has.
Vanessa cooking dinner in her parents' kitchen, the home she grew up in. Her mom is going through cancer treatment, and we are here to spend time together. The house holds years of memories, and tonight that care goes the other way.
I've been wanting to try Alinea ever since watching their Chef's Table episode. We finally made it happen! Dessert was wild: two chefs turned our table into their canvas, powdered sugar and meringue flying everywhere. The edible balloons that came next felt like the perfect finale.
Chicago by night from our hotel window.
Parked at Camp Sherman Campground, next to the Metolius River in Oregon, USA.
Dead end, but the moss is thriving.
I can't help but wonder what stories this truck could tell.
Our van's neighbor for the night was a beautifully rusted Ford. Retired but still stealing the spotlight.
We hiked the Misery Ridge and River Trail in Smith Rock State Park. The steep switchbacks and rocky terrain made it a tough climb, but the panoramic views were worth it.
Arrived at Skull Hollow Campground. No power or water, but it's quiet and the sky is full of stars. It feels like we're exactly where we need to be.
We visited several vineyards while driving through Oregon, each with its own character. The Four Graces was our favorite, but Dominio IV came second. They celebrate new wine releases in a beautiful old barn.
Laundry day in a small town in Oregon. We're camping in a van and stopped to wash some of our clothes. Life on the road!