Decision Made

It’s been hot and I know my mom has said that about 1,000 times over the last month but now it’s my turn.  I grew up in Portland, Oregon where it is cool almost every day. The first night I jumped out of the car after panting through my first really humid night only to throw up three times,…

A Look Back – Week 12

Most Breathtaking –  Sunset from the Old Bahia Honda Bridge in the Keys  • Runner-up – The monkeys and the clear water of Silver Springs Coolest (Worth a Trip) – Bahia Honda State Park Most Surprising – The warm water of the Florida Keys Favorite Town I Have Never Heard of – Saint Augustine National Parks Visited – Everglades Highlight – Spending time with my cousin Kevan  • Runner-up – Driving through…

A Look Back – Week 11

Most Breathtaking – Sunset on Grand Isle, Lousiana  • Runner-up – The white sand beaches of Pensacola, Florida Coolest (Worth a Trip) – Wakulla Springs, Florida Most Surprising – The wildlife in Florida Favorite Little Town I Have Never Heard of – Mathews, Lousiana National Parks Visited – Gulf Islands National Seashore Most Uncomfortable Moment – Sleeping in the heat Biggest Achievement – Adjusting to the environment and figuring…

Camping in the Heat

The last couple weeks I’ve traveled from Texas to Florida. It probably wasn’t my smartest plan to travel to the south in the summer but it was definitely a learning experience. Florida is a beautiful state, so green and lush, with so much more wildlife than I ever expected. During my time here, I have seen monkeys, alligators,…