Category Archives: Travel

Day and Night Snorkeling…in whatever body you have

Before I left for my Hawaii trip, I did some online swimsuit shopping. One of the many companies I explored had a line of copy that stuck with me – “the best beach body is the one you have now.” What bulls#!$, I thought. That was obviously written by someone who’s only body image concernContinueContinue reading “Day and Night Snorkeling…in whatever body you have”

Kilauea Iki Crater Trail: #hike6 of the #52hikechallenge

Let’s talk craters y’all. Like actual real volcanic craters in the earth that still have steam coming out of them. Did you know there are such places that have hiking trails into and around them? I didn’t, but I do now! Every book or blog about the Big Island says that Kilauea Iki Crater inContinueContinue reading “Kilauea Iki Crater Trail: #hike6 of the #52hikechallenge”

Polulu Valley, Hawaii: #hike7 of the #52hikechallenge

Yes, I know I skipped #6. It was a great hike, in the rain, through a volcanic crater. I’ll get to it later, though, because hike #7 was one of my favorites this year so far. My photos from this hike, taken with my new wide angle prime lens, will tell the story. First, someContinueContinue reading “Polulu Valley, Hawaii: #hike7 of the #52hikechallenge”

Juniper Springs, FL: Hike 4 of the #52HikeChallenge

A quick visit with my parents is always a great opportunity to invite/force them to enjoy a hike. On this visit, we had a Superbowl to get to that evening, so we couldn’t go far. I am completely unfamiliar with Florida’s hiking options, but I know a little more now. Basically, everything’s flat, and thereContinueContinue reading “Juniper Springs, FL: Hike 4 of the #52HikeChallenge”

Lost Palms Oasis Trail: #hike2 of the #52hikechallenge2018

I was visiting California, so palms trees were to be expected. Not, however, in the middle of the desert. Welcome to #hike2 of my 52 Hike Challenge for 2018: Lost Palms Oasis Trail. If you’re interested in knowing a bit more about this challenge, check out my #hike1 post. Hike 2 began not long afterContinueContinue reading “Lost Palms Oasis Trail: #hike2 of the #52hikechallenge2018”