When in Cuba – Vinales, Cuba

When in Cuba – Vinales, Cuba

We spent 7 days in Cuba and every day was packed with amazing activities and unforgettable experiences. By far my favorite part of Cuba was the trip to the Tobacco farm in Vinales, Cuba. There were no more fancy vintage taxis. The remainder of our trip was by yellow...
Viva Cuba!

Viva Cuba!

  Being in Key West at Christmas and only 90 miles away from Cuba, was just too tempting. Should we go? Do we have the time? When faced with difficult decisions on this trip, we have a family meeting and ask ourselves a few questions… “Is this...
The unplanned hunt

The unplanned hunt

Here at the Carlisle household, we aim to seek new experiences – even those that are outside of our comfort zones or current way of thinking. If you had told me that someday we’d be hunting lizards in downtown Miami, I’d thought you were crazy! If...
Nike Missile Site, Everglades FL

Nike Missile Site, Everglades FL

DAY #205, 239 to go!  As we were contemplating a trip to Cuba, it was such a cool and relevant experience to visit the decommissioned Nike Missile Site in the Everglades. Not being super well educated on the event myself (or just my failing memory), it was the perfect...