Sunset Memories from Lake Minnehaha, Florida

Sunset Memories from Lake Minnehaha, Florida

The sun was already low on the horizon when I got into my kayak and started paddling out on the placid waters of Florida’s Lake Minnehaha. I knew it would set before I got back to shore, but that’s exactly what I wanted for this paddle. Nowhere am I more alone with my thoughts than […]

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We Are Traveling Again – Staying Adventurous ep44

We Are Traveling Again – Staying Adventurous ep44

Do you want to travel this summer? Are you comfortable or still too concerned for your safety? Well, this month, I aim to help you make a better decision on what is right for you? To change some of the unknown to known, to earse fears with facts, and share my recent travel. In this […]

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Writing a Poem in (and about) a Hammock

Writing a Poem in (and about) a Hammock

The ninety minute class, Nature Journaling, seemed like the perfect way to spend this splendid summer afternoon at the Lodge at Woodloch. With the blessing of idyllic weather, I ventured outside to appreciate its perfect temperature and discover the day’s gentle breeze and clear blue skies accented with puffy white clouds. It all seemed like […]

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Taking the Sunrise Photo Walk at the Lodge at Woodloch

Taking the Sunrise Photo Walk at the Lodge at Woodloch

This trip, the weekend at the Lodge at Woodloch located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, was different.  I expected such as it was my first time traveling again since the pandemic altered the travel landscape. What wasn’t different on this trip was missing the sunset at the lake. I missed it again. In prior […]

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The Queen of Swiss Mountain Sunsets

The Queen of Swiss Mountain Sunsets

I’m sure I’m not alone in the world of travellers when I say that sunset is one of my favourite times of day. Not much can beat sitting and watching the sun go down as the sky erupts into shades of marshmallow pink and tinges of orange. I’m lucky enough to have witnessed the sun […]

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Traveling Through Wine; Staying Adventurous Ep43

Traveling Through Wine; Staying Adventurous Ep43

One of the many ways mentioned in last month’s Staying Adventurous Podcast, Traveling in the Pandemic, was the way to travel through wine. This month, I decided to explore this further with an entire podcast dedicated to the ways to travel through wine in lockdown and beyond. Eventually, the travel bans will be lifted, confidence […]

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Revisiting My Appreciation for the South African Wines of Stellenbosch

Revisiting My Appreciation for the South African Wines of Stellenbosch

South Africa, the very dream destination for taking an African safari to see the big five, offers more to the traveler than just adventure. One can stay luxurious too. Just days before I left to visit the country I was invited to attend a South African wine expose in New York City. I discovered Africa […]

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An Islamorada Sunset Remembrance

An Islamorada Sunset Remembrance

The last time we talked I sat down on this same water’s edge, in this same place to watch the sunset as I often do in Islamorada.  Many in my community watch the sunset and in today’s world it serves as the chance to get fresh air with an opportunity to appreciate the beauty here […]

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