So last year I made my second trip out of the USA. I spent time with my kids in Spain, then went to the beach. I hopped a flight to Tenerife Canary Islands for the black sand. It was a wonderful experience, even it scary at times. The volcano was amazing, but driving made me a wreck. However, being out in another country makes me want to travel more.
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