OK, so my time in Germany had been cut short. The Army decided to send me back early. My two-year tour turned into approximately 10 months since the 1st half I had been deployed. So I got lived in Germany and have Europe as my playground. I took my last seven months and traveled as … More Why I Choose to Live!!!
BOM DIA!! Good Morning Lisbon, Portugal!! I have been waiting for you for quite some time. All my races and training in Europe have pretty much come to an end. You were my choice to sit back and relax. Not worry about anything other than me and my me time. I also wanted have been … More 2 Thieves 1 City!
OH SWITZERLAND!! You are a huge deal to me. Probably a turning point in my life. I just don’t know where to begin with you. Most people would say, start from the beginning. I just don’t know where the beginning is. Lets SEEE!! Well! While deployed I have spoken about you and your … More IRONMAN 70.3 Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland
SPARTAN RACE, Munich Germany. First of the Trifecta. I have been waiting for you for sooooooo long. SO! Just a little history… My son joined your elite force a couple of years ago, stateside in Mobile AL. How is my son a SPARTAN and I’m not. I want to be the one to … More I LOVE SPARTA, AAROOO!
Ansbach, Germany. You were one of the few cities not badly damaged by the World Wars. Which is why you still remain uniquely old, beautiful and home to an US Military base. My home away from home. Sponsoring a very challenging Duathlon. So why not take this chance to race and train in such … More Frau Ansbach, My home away from home!
Verona, Italy. Home of the famous Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” and Roman Arena. Again, welcoming me back with open arms and an entire different kind of beauty. From your 1st century Roman Theatre to your 12th century medieval architecture. It’s Valentines Day weekend and there was no doubt the reason I am here was … More Romeo & Juliet and French Fry Pizza!!
Madrid Spain, you have always been my favorite. This time you are bringing the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half and Full Marathon to your beautiful city. I am extremely excited to seeing you again in an entire different way. But first, I must walk your city streets, gardens and enjoy some of your great Sangria. … More España! My heart belongs to you!
Salzburg Austria, you were my first winter hike. Somewhat spontaneous! I have always wanted to go for a hike. Especially, after my trip to Innsbruck when Heather came to visit. A Wednesday afternoon I decided to take your winter trails for a trial run. After YouTube’s videos on winter hiking and trekking, I needed to … More Austria’s Amateur Hour!!!
Corvara, Italy!! You left no room for another Ski Resort to top. Dolomiti SuperSki ….. Not that I have ever been to one. But, the standards are high. Famous for your clockwise and counterclockwise round robin lifts and slopes, also known as the SELLARONDA, the weekend is going to be memorable. It’s an … More Toppled by the Mountain!
London, England. Getting to you was tough. Weather delays and over booked flight almost canceled my trip all together. But, you were on the top of my bucket list and a sweet German lady working the counter must have noticed my patient but despair composure. She called me over, put me in the last 1st … More Your Highness!!!
Well Europe, It’s about that time to say bye. Before I do, I have a few things to share. The Army decided to bring me here because you needed me. This would have been my second tour, the first being 2000 thru 2004. I didn’t ask to come. In fact, I did … More Exploring to Live!
Hintertux, Austria. It’s December 2014, only a week after returning from deployment. You were the beginning of it all. My first snowboarding trip in over 10 years and I must say, you hurt me real bad. But, what’s to expect when your first trip on a snowboard after so long is down a glacier. You … More Eating Snow!