Category: travel
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the keys
The geography of these islands often baffled me. It takes nearly two hours to travel from one of the northernmost keys to the southernmost point of the entire united states. Nothing but islands and water and large stretches of engineered asphalt. As a resort destination, we were wined and dined in Islamorada. We were intrigued…
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everglades nat’l park
It was here that I discovered the allure of the road less traveled. Entering the park on the least-visited side, taking the unpaved scenic route that added time to our journey, passing a small shed with an American flag to later discover it’s the nation’s smallest working post office. All of these experiences were near…
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captiva island
The movement of the waves and the people around me gives my soul the permission it needs to pause. In these settings, I find contentment in reading, snacking, watching, and sitting in the shade. This island is long but narrow. There is water on both sides and golf carts beside us. The pace is slow…
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universal studios
In the heat of day, I found wonder in the waiting of the lines and lines of people anticipating the thrill of a new ride. My childlike curiosity and imagination were revealed again in this make-believe world of fiction transformed into a tangible place filled with magic and mischief. I am a long-time subscriber to…
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Florida Roadtrip
For eleven days, my husband and I traveled down to the Florida Keys and along each of the coasts to celebrate our honeymoon. Memorable moments from a few of the cities are documented in the posts below.
sincerely swaim 