Bewildered Brown Eyes

Choo-Choo

Hi folks! It’s been a minute since I last posted. Work went crazy and, well, I am finally eyeing some vacation time this coming summer. Work schedules are insane right now, so yes, I am looking at time 3 months from now. The hubs has been wanting to see the country side from a movingContinue reading “Choo-Choo”

Camping Time!

The weather is cooling off here in the Sunshine State…a break from highs in the 90s is a cool down…so it’s time to head out for a fall camping adventure. Our next outing is going to take us to Alexander Springs near the Ocala Forest. We’re looking forward to 72 degree crystal clear water toContinue reading “Camping Time!”

Trekking Poles and Flying

On our recent trip out West, we decided we didn’t want a hassle with some of our hiking equipment as we moved between our planes. We loaded our trekking poles in our luggage…which ended up being fortuitous…because you can’t take the poles in carry-on luggage anyway! It wasn’t a big deal on the initial packingContinue reading “Trekking Poles and Flying”

Adventure: White Water Rafting

I survived. No, better than that, I thrived! Trepidation came over me as we boarded our air filled raft. Air filled? What about the rocks? Won’t it tear? What if I fall out? How can I stay in the boat if I’m sitting on the edge paddling? By the end of the 8-mile journey, IContinue reading “Adventure: White Water Rafting”

Itineraries and Confirmations

Even in this online age, I’m a bit old fashioned when it comes to managing my itineraries and confirmations. Of course, I use my mobile as the primary way I pull up information everywhere we go, but I find comfort having a paper trail on hand, especially traveling somewhere new. Because one can never knowContinue reading “Itineraries and Confirmations”

First Aid?

I struggle with trying to figure out the best first aid kit for hiking. In Florida, we’re pretty flat, so the likelihood of twisting an ankle, slipping down a scramble, and the like really aren’t prevalent. I know of one scramble I’ve had to make in the past year here in Florida for about aContinue reading “First Aid?”

Pass Out

Today, we received a yellow padded envelope in the mail. It was a sign our trip out West is quickly approaching. It was our entry passes to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons Parks. We opted for an annual pass since we hope to get a few more parks in within the year. As I openedContinue reading “Pass Out”

White Water Rafting? WY? WY not?

We’re putting together our itinerary of things to do when we are out West at the end of August / early September. So far, we have a few definite plans including a quick visit to see family. When we arrive in Yellowstone, first up will be a hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point afterContinue reading “White Water Rafting? WY? WY not?”

CARrying on for a New Adventure – WY

Planning trips can be fun, or harrowing, sometimes a little of both! We set out yesterday to reschedule our trip out west to Wyoming. So I started in the usual manner — flights, lodging, then a car. We had planned on visiting some family out in the eastern part of the state after touring throughContinue reading “CARrying on for a New Adventure – WY”

Cocoa Beach Pier

A walk on the beach sounds relaxing, doesn’t it? Actually, it was beautiful. I headed out at sunrise from our little motel room right on the beach and went North. The sun was still below the horizon slightly as I made my way on the soft sand. I wasn’t sure how far I’d walk thisContinue reading “Cocoa Beach Pier”