Kathryn Skelley-Bird:  

igh school, I spent a week in London and Amsterdam with other DECA students from around the State of Ohio. I've vacationed in Mazatlan, Mexico (where I parasailed) and Singapore (where we took a tailor to Small Claims Tribunal and had Singapore Slings at Raffles). I've visited with friends in Germany. I spent one unscheduled night in Paris, but that's a story for cocktails. I've been to the Caribbean four times. (I enjoyed the dolphin experience on Roatan. I swam with sharks and sting rings ... somewhere.) I've vacationed in Colombia where we spent four nights in Cartegena, four nights in Medellin and four nights in Bogata. LOVE Colombia! Brought back a small "bus to Cartegena" as well as jewelry for which Colombia is known. I've now vacationed in Panamá three times and lived there for 13 months. I've been to French Polynesia where I snorkled in kelp beds. I've circled Easter Island but, due to weather conditions, was not able to go ashore. I saw a smidge of Lima, Peru. We anchored off of Pitcairn Island and had residents come aboard and talk about their lives and lifestyle. Domestically, I've been to the Grand Canyon; went to Mardi Gras in New Orleans and was able to attend private events as well as a private ball; I spent my 30th birthday in Hawaii; have vacationed in South Carolina, Florida, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington DC. I used to own a 27' foot sloop which we kept in King Harbor in Redondo Beach, CA. The sailboat allowed us to visit the Channel Islands. I still vacation in California frequently. At one time, I drove my own motorcycle (a Suzuki Savage, 650 cc) around southern California. I've been in a hot air balloon and private planes. I've had a couple of jobs that allowed me to travel to various US cities either to conduct audits or for profesional training conferences. I've had a fun and good life. I hope that life has been kind to you, as well. Vaya con Dios, Kathryn