The winds were howling something awful as we drove the twisting turning roads up to Mt Baldy Village. The forecast was calling for gusts of 65 mph for that night and the following day! Any other mountaineers would probably have changed the game plan for the day but we already had a cabin reserved at Mt Baldy Lodge …
It was a beautiful day on the water, waves crashing against a giant vessel cutting through the Coral Sea. We were on our way to the outer reef for a day of snorkeling fun. It sounds like a brillant adventure but for one problem; I couldn’t stop puking. Once again I found myself asking, why …
Today the ocean tried to murder me but I did not give in! I don’t care if the ocean tried to make me her bitch today; I still love Manly! Manly Beach is a cute little subdivision of Sydney, Australia. You take a ferry ride from Sydney Harbor about twenty minutes across the bay to …
Today I put on some goggles, swallowed some pool water, kicked off and learned how to swim. Hi. I’m Amber. I’m 34 years old and yes, today I swam for the first time. It could be considered pathetic to some people maybe that I’m a thirty four year old none swimmer and I drag inner …
Monsoon weather means living in a rain poncho on our tropical vacation. It also means all of our belongings smell like mold. As truly awesome, beautiful and amazing as this tropical island is I am tired of humidity and sand. It has been ninety degrees most days with near ninety percent humidity. Even …