Get Up Get Out Get Gone

It may seem cruel to post a video about vacations considering the effect this pandemic has had on travel. However, Travel will safely happen again! We will be able to get up, get out, and get gone! How we are going to get up get out and get gone may be a little different but we will be moving about the world once again! #Swirl #SwirlCouple #LDR #getupgetoutgetgone (at Ninh Bình) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXHZjUliUg/?igshid=1wj5d7os52upo

New #youtube **link in Bio** Organized chaos! Many aspects of Vietnam are simply that, organized chaos. I'm in awe how quickly this trip transpired for Leah and her staff. And to be honest, quite jealous because #NinhBinh is one of the places I've long to go but have yet visited. #vietnam #SwirlCouple #24HR (at Ninh Bình) https://www.instagram.com/p/CESMD0flGcB/?igshid=mjcbrma0odj2

How does this picture compare to the rest? Do you see anything different? What about the expression on our face? It's a little different than the other photos isn't it? Neither of us want to fake it for the camera and we're working on making sure we never do. Nonetheless, as you can see in this photo.... We are certainly forcing the moment. Keeping it real, for real requires effective, honest, and open communication. Trust me, we have no problem talking to each other. We can still rap on the phone for hours on end. But, how we talk to each other, how we come at reach other, is the most imperative! What is equally important is how we listen to each other. I'd like to think we do a pretty darn good job, far better than any other relationship I've had (JB). But any relationship worth maintaining, well, needs just that - maintenance. It's work to make sure that you and your partner are both understood and supported. You get out what you put in! By no means have we mastered this! But that doesn't mean we're not going to try to do just that! ❤️♥️♥️❤️🗣️👂🗣️👂 #RideOrDie #Swirl #SwirlCouple #ldr (at 國立故宮博物院 National Palace Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEJEGbMpvXn/?igshid=hfonkiwvqksy

It's basic but the "pose for the picture and take a video instead" prank is too easy! We cut up a lot! I mean a lot! We're always laughing but we're not really practical jokers. I don't think I want to start that! When Leah sets her focus on something - GOOD LAWD! I Don't want to start something I can't finish and that, more than likely, will humiliate me in the end. 🤣😅 #Swirl #SwirlCouple #LDR #practicaljoke #laughs #allpartoftheadenvture https://www.instagram.com/p/CEGQUHxp7sF/?igshid=19puf2fvniacm

We don't take that many couple pictures actually. Had to dig deep for this post.... #Cambodia 2018?? I am certain that it was our annual birthday getaway (We are but a few days apart) and our feet are in the mighty Mekong River! I'm sure we made a #YouTube about this ...... ~JB #Swirl #SwirlCouple #LDR###Swirl #SwirlCouple #LDR https://www.instagram.com/p/CEE47CmJqZE/?igshid=1i8sj1firil60

@leajeannemartin insists that we arrive at the airport several hours before departure. Typically she finds a comfortable spot and falls back asleep while I sit alone. She also sleeps on the plane, I cannot. I'm hoping the next flights we take will be towards each other. and I'll never harass her again about how early she wants to get to the airport. #Swirl #SwirlCouple #couplegoals https://www.instagram.com/p/CEC4utUJQc7/?igshid=8zu41hbcpsdb

** NEW YOUTUBE VID - LINK IN BIO ** Believe it or not we're actually finding some positivity in this mess that we call The Year 2020. Being torn apart by the pandemic has been tough but well actually finding some benefit and it all. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDzXk-mlUwE/?igshid=1whgl2flm7kgu

Exploring out my back door took me to a neighboring town. At the edge between the city proper and open countryside I heard the sound of running water. Hoping to find a creek or small river I instead came up on this orange pump station. #pixel2xlphotography #pixel2xl (at TX. Từ Sơn, Bắc Ninh) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbYJx9ltMK/?igshid=1ac4yxktrmpgu

Why did I stay in Vietnam during the pandemic? Check out the video to see if you think I made the right choice. #Vietnam #pandemic #covid19 #yougonelearntoday (at Vietnam) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB0Jk7Slzvs/?igshid=a2ws6vnirgic

There seems to be a second burning season on the outskirts of Hanoi. And while this challenges my breathing it does make for beautiful sunsets, so smoky and romantic..... Come sit on this overpass with me and listen to the an orchestrated cacophony of motor vehicles and unnecessary horns as we hold our breath and watch the pink and orange and red fade from the sky. #VietnamBurns #SlashAndBurnAgriculture #MotorbikeLife (at Bắc Ninh) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBLKUhKFH47/?igshid=7478xbnyhlss

With life mostly back to normal here in Vietnam I've taken to the roads to #ExploreOutYourBackDoor. @leajeannemartin has been doing her own "exploring" back in the States. Might be a new YouTube video in the making. #DirtRoads #FarmLand #MooCow (at Thị Trấn Nếnh Việt Yên) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAsZpFCFO6s/?igshid=mz0omy75700d

From a rooftop in #BacNinh 🇻🇳 The world below has returned to normal though I have not. #CoronaBlues #WhatHaveWeLearned #Thunderstorms (at Bắc Ninh) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI901EDXtg/?igshid=19nqjs4r91591

Cute, colorful, and 🚭bánh mỳ shop with excellent combos! Perfect quick bite with delicious kumquat tea and sandwiches! #SmokeFreeVietnam #SmokeFreeBacNinh (at BAMI PIGGY) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Gn1dxBcdT/?igshid=1xccsrmy2jp8y

Perhaps it's the social distancing getting to me but I could have sworn this little critter called out to me. Now, not by name per se but, in general. #LunchDate #LizardLove (at Từ Sơn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Fpx1-lPxT/?igshid=1b31r6ap2p0mp

I can't tell if sad #doggo is looking at me or not. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9131dNFG2Z/?igshid=hwxr6v7h7ywp