Category Archives: Travel

The One with The Parentheses

Posted on July 8, 2018 by erinparker75

Happy anniversary to my body!!! Four years now. My surgery anniversary is always a special day for me. I like to reflect on the magical man who came into my life to change it forever (Dr. Mangal) and how he … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis, My Life, Travel | Tagged anxiety, aqaba, blood sugar, chronic illness, cystic fibrosis, depression, digestion, Dr. Mangal, ein gedi, endo, endo sister, endomet, hypopressive breathing, israel, jerusalem, jordan, korean skincare, low pressure fitness, nursing, petra, spoonies, spoons, surgery, tel aviv, TWU, UT Health, UTMB, wadi rum, zoloft | 4 Comments

Endo Belly Love

Posted on September 12, 2017 by erinparker75

[I’m not going to talk about Harvey. It’s too soon, and my dearest friends and family have been through horrifying experiences because of it.] ************************************************************************************* Hey you little scamps! I’ve got some news: I’m pregnant. Hahahaha jk. The REAL … Continue reading →

Posted in Bend, Endometriosis, Oregon, Portland, Travel | Tagged anatomy and physiology, Bend, deschutes, deschutes river, Elk Lake, endo, endo belly, endometriosis, Etro, harvey, hurricane, Marriott Marquis, Mercantile, mount hood, mt hood, murder, nursing, nursing school, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pacific NW, Portland, RN, RN programs, science, The Shining, timberline lodge, Tumalo Falls | Leave a comment

St. Maarten

Posted on March 4, 2016 by erinparker75

When was my last post…July? August? It’s been a while. I’m working on a post explaining my absence, but in the meantime, here are some photos from our Christmas trip to the Caribbean – one of the best vacations of … Continue reading →

Posted in st. maarten, Travel | Tagged anguilla, aqua mania, beach, boats, caribbean, Christmas, diving, dutch, fort louis, french, maho beach, ocean, ocean explorers, passaat, prickly pear, sailing, scuba, simpson bay, snorkeling, st. maarten, st. martin, sunset, yachts | 5 Comments

Hangout Fest 2015

Posted on June 25, 2015 by erinparker75

Music + beach = risky fun Thursday night we opted to skip the pre party and eat a gorgeous meal at The Gulf then headed to the Flora-bama Bar where we saw Adam Doleac perform. He was so good. … Continue reading →

Posted in Concerts, Festivals, Gulf Shores, Travel | Tagged adam doleac, alabama, beach, beats antique, dj windows 98, flora bama, gramatik, grizfolk, gulf shores, hangout, hangout fest, hangout festival, j roddy walston & the business, lake street drive, music, music festivals, preservation hall jazz band, skrillex, the gulf, the lone bellow, the mowgli's, the suffers, tove lo, trampled by turtles, vance joy, zac brown band | Leave a comment

Hangout Fest – Gulf Shores

Posted on May 12, 2015 by erinparker75

Heard of Hangout? It’s a 3 day music festivus on the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. We’re going Thursday. Have a condo right on the beach. Holla! We leave Wednesday for New Orleans to spend the night with the lovely … Continue reading →

Posted in Concerts, Endometriosis, Festivals, New Orleans, Travel | Tagged alabama, anguilla, beach, diving, endo, endometriosis, gulf shores, hangout fest, hormones, islands, Mermaids, music festival, New Orleans, sailing, scuba, spotted cat, st. maarten, surfing, water | Leave a comment

Mexico

Posted on December 30, 2014 by erinparker75

a few Mexico snaps…

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Leaving India in my dust

Posted on February 19, 2014 by erinparker75

Greg’s Indian cell phone buzzes at 4:45AM and wakes us up. It’s our rickshaw driver letting us know he’s waiting outside. Oh sweet lord baby Jesus Ganesha and all that is holy! There are many gods. We throw everything together … Continue reading →

Posted in Amma, Amritapuri, Delhi, India, Kerala, Kochi, Travel | Tagged airport, amma, ashram, british airways, communism, delhi, ganesha, houston, india, indian, jesus, kochi, rickshaw, train, train station | 6 Comments

Amma’s Ashram in India (Part 2)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by erinparker75

Once inside the ashram, I am surprised to see it’s mostly Westerners. Wasn’t expecting that. We head to the information window and I’m feeling very Eat, Pray, Love all of the sudden. As we fill out our paperwork, I’m wondering … Continue reading →

Posted in Amma, Amritapuri, India, Kerala, Spirituality, Travel | Tagged amma, amritapuri, ashram, bhajans, blessing, chanting, darshan, hug, india, indians, meditate, prayer, temple, varkala, volunteers, yoga | 1 Comment

Amma’s Ashram in India (Part 1)

Posted on February 10, 2014 by erinparker75

We were planning to spend our last days in Varkala, but our 2nd day there we learn that the Communist Party of India (official name) is planning a 48 hour strike and all public transport will be shut down. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Amma, Amritapuri, India, Kerala, Travel, Varkala | Tagged airport, amma, amritapuri, ashram, communism, communist, delhi, india, kochi, rickshaw, train, varkala | Leave a comment

Varkala pt 2

Posted on December 20, 2013 by erinparker75

Nighttime is my favorite in Kerala. The bars and restaurants turn into an ambient lighting paradise, with thousands of fairy lights strung on the branches of trees that grow straight into the restaurants. Like tree houses for adults. Lounge music … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Kerala, My Life, Travel, Varkala | Tagged beach, cinderblock, cliff, fish, horizon, india, kerala, kingfisher, kumbh, marlin, moon, moonlight, ocean, sand, varkala | 6 Comments