The Trail to the Lighthouse

{Australia Challenge Day 7}

Two and half hours later, I returned to my hotel room. My feet sloshed around in my sneakers as droplets of water hit the floor from my clothing. I grabbed my towel hanging in the closet and wrapped it around me for warmth. I plopped on the bed and kicked off my sneakers to rest my feet.

"How was the hike," my roommate asked in a concerned but curious voice.

Smiling I replied, "Great!"

 I had just completed the popular trail to the historic Cape Byron Lighthouse. A midday storm hit the seaside town during the descent of my hike. But the trail's scenic complexities play to the senses, easily distracting hikers from physical discomfort felt from weather fluctuations and the steep uphill climb. 

Below are few pre-storm photos from my time on the trail. Enjoy!

Adventures in Sea Kayaking

{Australia Challenge Day 6}

Take a risk. Be nervous. 

Try something you've never done before.

I did. And was. 

And it turned out like this:

My Go Sea Kayak Tour Group.

Coming in on a wave! Me w/my German kayaking partner Fabian.

Salt water in the eyes! I am a mid-west girl through and through. I never got use to the salt water of the ocean.

Fabian and I were both trying stand on the boat simultaneously.
Needless to say, we were both in the water seconds after this photo was taken.

Snacking on Tim-Tams, and patting ourselves on the back for an awesome morning tour.

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Scrapbook: The Surprise

a month in advance. i cleared my schedule.

for a random pair of October days.

day one. i rolled over. leaned in. and asked...

to be told. "pack-up. we're boarding a bus."

{this is the city i thought. of course we're boarding a bus}

shaking his head. nope. Milwaukee you dope.

and then...

Screaming. Laughing. Smiling.

an out-of-town getaway!

oh 

what it is 

to be with someone that listens.

We left Chicago for a few days to embark on my first Milwaukee adventure! See a glimpse of the fun below! 

Has anyone surprised you with something fun or special recently?

Would love to hear your story! Leave comments below!

Northeast Adventure's Bits and Pieces Part 3C

Scrapbook: Exploring Maine's Natural Elements

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely, or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy amidst the simple beauty of nature. ...I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.  

-Anne Frank

For me

Only as an adult

I've Learned 

Turning to nature

Inspires 

And helps heal even the deepest of wounds

Providing

Clarity. Stillness. Quiet. Love.

What places provide you healing and/or inspiration?

If you missed my Northeast Adventures Bits and Pieces Part 1 click here , Part 2 click here, Part 3A click here, Part 3B click here.

Otherwise, check back in the next few days for Northeast Adventure's Bits and Pieces Part 4.

It will be the final wrap up post of the series!

(I'm a little sad about this. It's been extremely fun to daydream and revisit the pleasures of my vacation as my days fill up with the more practical aspects of life -- you know -- laundry and paying my rent.)

Scrapbook: A Lovely Date!

 On Tuesday Chris and I took off on our bikes! With Chicago as our playground, we pedaled through various neighborhoods like Bridgeport and Hyde Park. We pedaled slowly south down the lakefront trail, allowing stories between us unfold as scenery changed. We let curiosity be our masters as we decided to ride until there was no more road to ride.

 It was a day filled with peach pancakes and kite flying. A day filled with awe as the lake glistened under the warmth of the sun. It was a day of getting lost among books and a day of caterpillar saving. A day of chocolaccino's. A day of exploration. A day of fun.

To see a little (low quality) footage of our kite flying activities that I took on my phone, check out the video below!