Tag: adventures

• Plymouth Bluff

  Weekend hiking in Mississippi. We had been meaning to explore Plymouth Bluff  for some time, and now we finally have. Everything was beautiful, of course. But what really shocked me was the history. Just over one hundred years ago, a small town thrived in this river bend; today, it’s gone. There is no trace. 

  Sam

  May 11, 2014

  Mississippi, The South, United States

  adventures, hiking, Mississippi, Plymouth Bluff, The South

• Bar El Chanchito

  The day was slow and relaxing. The evening, lively and fun. Slaughtered animals hang over the bar, a pot of nacatamales boils. An order of rum & juice yields only one full bottle of rum, sans juice, at a cost of $4 USD. The beer arrives in liters and costs less than $1 USD. We…

  Sam

  January 11, 2014

  Nicaragua

  adventures, bars, Nicaragua, Nicaragua, nightlight

• Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

  Sandy beaches, dunes, trails, wildlife, seawalls, even a lighthouse- Bill Baggs State Park at the tip of Key Biscayne is an absolute must-visit if you’re in South Florida and you like the outdoors. I can’t believe it took me over two years to find it! I was feeling a bit restless on Tuesday after class; seeing…

  Sam

  November 4, 2010

  Florida

  adventures, beach, biking, Cape Florida, Florida, hiking, Key Biscayne, lighthouses

• Islamorada Kayak Adventures

  Everything was perfectly still as we silently glided through the narrow blue-green lagoon, mangroves tangled overhead. We didn’t even need to paddle the kayak; we just kept drifting, drifting ahead, only pausing to steer. Somewhere, we were told, there were two crocodiles lurking beneath the surface. No, this isn’t a Disney movie (or even a…

  Sam

  October 18, 2010

  Florida, The Keys

  Active, adventures, exploring, islamorada, kayaking, the keys, water, water sports