Author Archives: Ken

In a few hours, I leave for Costa Rica on a trip that is unusual in the grand scheme of Next Stop: World. I booked the trip on a whim. I’m going by myself. I haven’t done much planning. I’m … Continue reading →

Here’s one for the history books: on Friday, April 19, 2013, we got a letter in our mailbox! Why is that a big deal? That hasn’t happened in over 20 months. One of the myriad logistical challenges of going on … Continue reading →

Just as I had expectations for our world tour, I had expectations for this period of post-travel limbo. I was going to get so much accomplished. My alternate universe girlfriend Tina Fey put her finger on it when 30 Rock … Continue reading →

After becoming scuba certified in the Great Barrier Reef, I’ve been delving into the deep wherever possible, from Malaysia to Thailand to Bonaire. And Karen has been right there with me- that is, above me, snorkeling up on the surface. … Continue reading →

After a week in the Caribbean, it was time to head home. Our flight wasn’t until the afternoon, so we squeezed in one more activity: kayaking through a mangrove on the eastern side of the island. Although everyone else on … Continue reading →

In my previous post, I showed you a photo of a hidden turtle- or so I claimed. Here’s some help in spotting the little guy. Click the thumbnails to see larger images.

One last full day in Bonaire. Since I’m not allowed to dive within 24 hours of a flight (excess nitrogen and all that), today is all about snorkeling. Good thing, too, since we’ve been here six days, and Karen hasn’t … Continue reading →

Most vacationers spend their whole time on Bonaire diving, diving, and diving some more. Karen and I aren’t quite as hardcore: we explored on land as well as under the sea. On our first day, there was a children’s parade … Continue reading →

I added a new fish to my list of favorites in Bonaire: the trumpetfish.  

I hoisted my scuba gear onto the dive boat. After a crowded dive earlier, this one promised to be less crowded: just a German diver and me, plus divemaster Netto and driver Giovanni. As we cruised toward the dive site, … Continue reading →