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One Day in a City > South Pacific > French Polynesia

How Sharks Helped Me Fall in Love with Scuba Diving

June 8, 2022 By Gina 10 Comments
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Me with a big smile after scuba diving in Bora Bora and seeing my first shark!

My daughter has recently become obsessed with the Little Mermaid. We sing along to the songs and point out all the different under the sea animals, and when the scene with the shark comes along (who is trying to eat Ariel and Flounder) I make sure to point out that this shark … [Read more...]

Why I Left My Family to Go to Paradise for a Week

November 5, 2016 By Gina 6 Comments
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After becoming a parent, vacation time can feel even more limited…so what happens when a once in a lifetime solo travel opportunity comes up? I hung up the phone and stared blankly at it for a second. Then the excitement hit. Followed immediately by the trepidation. Could I … [Read more...]

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