Back in 2020, I was graciously provided an opportunity to go on a trip to Italy, along with my brother Josiah, his girlfriend Zondra, and his singing group. Unfortunately, covid ruined that plan, as the world went on pause. However, two years later, we were finally able to take that trip! This is an account … Continue reading Rome, Italy – 4/15/22 – 4/16/22
Travel
My Van, Walt
Back in 2019, I firmly decided that I was going to buy a van and spend a solid amount of time traveling in it. I admit that it was quite an impulsive decision and looking back, I'm astounded that it worked out at all in the time frame I had. I watched countless YouTube videos … Continue reading My Van, Walt
Crashing Waves: A Vignette
I had been driving along the south Oregon coastline on the PCH in the midst of a massive low pressure system. The wind was strong enough to pull my van into the shoulder and then shove it back into the middle of the highway and the rain was so saturating that it not only ran … Continue reading Crashing Waves: A Vignette
The Call of The Desert
A brief and open letter of admiration. It was years ago in January when my heart was captured. I had never been west of Texas prior to meeting the Mojave. The closest thing I had experienced to a desert was the dry, scrubby brush country of the Texas/Mexico border. Mojave was the first to enchant … Continue reading The Call of The Desert
Feeling Alone, Being Alone, and Finding The Distinction Between Loneliness and Solitude
These days, I comfortably do a lot on my own. I travel, hike, drive, eat, shop, and genuinely enjoy my time by myself. However, for a long while, that was not the case. It's a bit ironic since I'm introverted, but I didn't feel comfortable with the idea of doing things alone and being alone. … Continue reading Feeling Alone, Being Alone, and Finding The Distinction Between Loneliness and Solitude
Eighth Lake campground/Rocky Mountain, Adks, NY 8/12/18 – 8/13/18
*All pictures taken in this post were taken with my phone. No fancy camera this time around.* After plans fell through with friends to camp in PA to see the Perseid meteor shower (one thing I try to see every year), I decided to take to the Adirondacks to camp for a night. It … Continue reading Eighth Lake campground/Rocky Mountain, Adks, NY 8/12/18 – 8/13/18
Aruba 12/5/15
Might as well make my first post about one of my favourite trips. Aruba was a whim. A lovely whim. I got the idea for travelling to Aruba while I was on a plane en route to Texas a few months prior. There was an ad in one of the airline magazines I was entertaining … Continue reading Aruba 12/5/15
The Batty Adventurer 