{"id":12809,"date":"2025-09-03T14:20:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T21:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/?p=12809"},"modified":"2025-09-08T14:40:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T21:40:34","slug":"empty-nest-adventures-family-travel-and-walking-the-camino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/empty-nest-adventures-family-travel-and-walking-the-camino\/","title":{"rendered":"Empty Nest Adventures: Family, Travel, and Walking the Camino"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"743\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12830 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3365-2-1-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3365-2-1-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3365-2-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3365-2-1-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"743\">Reflecting on a delightful Summer!<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"743\">When Summer is in full bloom, it brings many moments worth celebrating\u2014gardens overflowing with color, <a href=\"https:\/\/suzannestavert.substack.com\/p\/gin-and-tonic-around-the-world-how\">refreshing summer cocktails<\/a>, trips with my mom to the Huntington in San Marino, CA, a peaceful Camano Island getaway, and perhaps the biggest milestone of all\u2014the twins turned five! Watching them grow has been such a joy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"949\">As many of you know, more and more empty nesters are choosing to move closer to their grandchildren\u2014or to downsize into a new lifestyle. I understand this completely. For us, it was absolutely worth it!<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"992\">Five Years in the Pacific Northwest<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1332\">August marks five years since we left Southern California and made the move to the Pacific Northwest to be near our daughter and son-in-law. It wasn\u2019t an easy decision to sell our home and start fresh in a new region of the U.S.\u2014especially in the summer of 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic. What an uncertain time that was.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1604\">But looking back, it was one of the best decisions we\u2019ve made. We\u2019ve fallen in love with the seasons, the wildlife, and the natural beauty around us. Visits from family and friends have been a huge blessing too\u2014and we love showing off how magical the Northwest can be.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1788\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12819 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3032-650x488.jpeg\" alt=\"twins 5th birthday\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3032-650x488.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3032-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3032-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3032-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1626\">Family Updates<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1788\">The twins are officially five! Celebrating their \u201cgolden birthday\u201d was so special, and watching them grow into their little personalities has been a true gift.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"2073\">And we have even more exciting news\u2014our son and daughter-in-law welcomed a new baby boy, Clark! He\u2019s healthy, happy, and perfectly sweet. We can\u2019t wait for the twins to meet their new cousin. Needless to say, Southern California will be seeing a lot more of us in the months and years ahead.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12816 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3262-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3262-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3262-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3262-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3262-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_3262-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2114\">A Great Day with Mom at The Huntington<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2499\">As you may recall from a previous newsletter, my mom lost her husband earlier this year. These past seven months have been difficult, but her resilience has inspired me every single day. At 85, she radiates beauty and joy for life. We recently visited the Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino, CA, and it was a wonderful reminder of her strength\u2014and the healing power of family, art, and nature. Have you ever visited?<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2527\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12828 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2719-650x488.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2719-650x488.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2719-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2719-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2719-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2719-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2719-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2527\">Camano Island Escape<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2802\">For the second summer in a row, we rented a small cottage right on the water on Camano Island, WA. Our days were simple but perfect: walking the driftwood beaches, rock skipping with the twins, and quiet moments in the sea air. Sometimes, island life really is the best kind of reset.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2802\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12826 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2673-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2673-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2673-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2673-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2673-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2673-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2823\">Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"3118\">This Fall is already packed with adventures! We\u2019ll be back in California for a wedding, then later this year we\u2019ll head to Florida, Napa Valley, and back to LA for more celebrations. And I can&#8217;t hardly wait to share details about our holiday trip\u2014we\u2019re headed back to South America! Stay tuned.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3153\">In the Empty Nest Spotlight<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3449\">I was recently interviewed by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/money\/2025\/07\/08\/empty-nest-parenting-stories-tips\/82689499007\/\"> <em data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3195\">USA Today<\/em><\/a> about life in the empty nest. The article ran in the U.S. and the U.K., reaching an incredible 220 million readers. Watching our grown children become parents has been one of the greatest joys of our lives, and I was honored to share that perspective. My time here on Adventures of Empty Nesters has given me the chance to hear from so many empty-nest parents. We are an important group of people who love fiercely and believe that family is everything. I sure do!<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3471\">On the Podcast<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3818\">Coming up on <em data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3505\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/episodes\/walking-the-camino-an-adventurers-journey-with-erik-hulslander\/\">Travel Connections<\/a><\/em>, I\u2019m excited to share my conversation with Erik Hulslander, who recently walked more than 550 miles across Spain on the legendary Camino de Santiago. His stories are insightful, inspiring, and full of adventure. Even if you never plan to walk the Camino yourself, I promise you\u2019ll be captivated by his journey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3918\">And yes\u2014Craig is planning to walk the Camino when he retires! Stay tuned for that adventure, too.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3918\"><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12822\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12822\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12822 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1817-650x488.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1817-650x488.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1817-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1817-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1817-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1817-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1817-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Come with us to Tuscany!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3918\"><strong>A Little Housekeeping<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Suzanne&#8217;s Substack is<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/suzannestavert.substack.com\/\">HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Come on Tour with Us &#8211; Info<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/tours\/\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel Connections Podcast is<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/podcast\/\">HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"3948\">Until next time,<br data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3939\" \/>Suzanne<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reflecting on a delightful Summer! When Summer is in full bloom, it brings many moments worth celebrating\u2014gardens overflowing with color, refreshing summer cocktails, trips with my mom to the Huntington in San Marino, CA, a peaceful Camano Island getaway, and perhaps the biggest milestone of all\u2014the twins turned five! 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