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Accidental Travel Blog
Yesterday I was uploading my journal of our travels to French Polynesia in 2012 when I accidently posted our visit to Fakarava on the blog site instead of the “pages” site. It seemed to have a good reception, so each Saturday I will post another daily journal entry here as well. The trip began withContinue reading “Accidental Travel Blog”
French Polynesia Day 9, Fakarava
Lurking in the Louvers
It’s a curious life for a lizard. It spends most of its life looking for something to eat while trying not to get eaten itself in the process, or mangled by moving parts of air conditioning units. This one also appeared interested in listening to our conversation, but was leery of any approach by usContinue reading “Lurking in the Louvers”
Inching Along
I just had to stop to get a video of this caterpillar crossing the street. Exactly why it was crossing the street I don’t know; it was too busy for an interview though it certainly was entertaining. It looks like one of the “geometrid” caterpillars that could turn into a rather large and ornate moth,Continue reading “Inching Along”
Spring Green
The equinox has past as has the first full moon of spring. The trees are in their finest foliage, and Easter is just down the road. #spring #trees #forest #equinox #fullmoon #easter
Wings in Waiting
A neighbor summonsed us to a severely-eaten milkweed plant where two small monarch caterpillars nimbly nibbled away at remaining stalks of the plant. Others had devoured all of the leaves, and then each had crawled off to nearby shrubs to form a chrysalis, from which they will emerge with wings in 10-14 days as theContinue reading “Wings in Waiting”
Aw Shucks
A visit to the local farmer’s market brought back happy memories of our childhood days on the farms where we grew up. The produce was almost as fresh as if we had picked it ourselves. Once back home we quickly husked the ears in anticipation of a delightful meal; or did we shuck them? IContinue reading “Aw Shucks”
Downwind
The rain had momentarily paused providing a break for the birds to get on with their day. A wren perched on the fence with its tail to the wind and its downy feathers ruffled by the breeze. In spite of it all it seemed happy and started singing, making the rest of us happy asContinue reading “Downwind”
On the Hook
There was always something special about sleeping on the boat while at anchor or “on the hook” as the saying goes. Once the anchor was well set, the boat would move a bit from side to side as it reacted to the wind, waves, and current, but never drift. Small waves striking the hull wouldContinue reading “On the Hook”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 