Spaces & Places
Some adventures start with a high-octane surge of energy. Others begin with a series of buses, ferries, and electric carts. Somehow this is exactly what made getting to Lan Ha Bay feel so memorable.
I left Hanoi early in the morning, sleepy but excited. I was not expecting an intricate sequence of transportation: a short
Spaces & Places
I am gravitated towards outdoor activities that are somewhat dangerous.
I tend to worry my dear mother with some of the things I decide to try.
While some people might consider my hobbies in the “extreme” sport category, I see them as calculated risks in which I carefully push my personal comfort limits.
In recent … Read more
Spaces & Places
I’m sure most of you have heard of Shenandoah National Park: waterfalls, vistas, wooded hollows – all encompassing part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Out of all the national parks I’ve visited, Shenandoah is the closest to home and the one in which I’ve spent the most time.
However, it wasn’t until recently that … Read more
New Orleans Trip
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New Orleans Trip
My last gator sighting had been in the wild world of the Everglades.
I was overdue for a look at one of these fascinating critters.
Chock one up for Louisiana – it sure packs a punch when it comes to the local flora and fauna found within the beautiful landscape of the Bayou. I … Read more
Mexico
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Mexico
The waves picked up, barreling over my kayak as I struggled to paddle perpendicular to the shore. The salt spray blinded me momentarily until I was through the shore break and out into the relatively calm waters.
It was a beautiful Thanksgiving day south of the border. An almost record high of 85° convinced me … Read more