Author Archives: TheJessicaness

My Version of Caleb’s Message in a Bottle

Posted on December 1, 2013 by TheJessicaness

I love the way you take charge Lurking in the engine room, in the dark Overpowering me for our first kiss Vehemently taking my breath Every moment of each day since You have a beauty that can’t be met Overtures … Continue reading →

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The Ride Home

Posted on November 16, 2013 by TheJessicaness

Sleep eventually comes. Caleb gets up at 6:00 am when the hotel alarm, that he set, goes off. I wait in the comfort of the sheets until 6:30 when mine goes off. Caleb has the bags repacked and in the … Continue reading →

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The Last Day

Posted on November 15, 2013 by TheJessicaness

The sun wasn’t seen, but we know it rose. We walked the island again. I could get used to living on the beach and walking the island’s perimeter. This makes me want to go home and walk that beach too for fear … Continue reading →

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The Day the Ferry Didn’t Come

Posted on November 14, 2013 by TheJessicaness

This morning was our most relaxed. With a cloudy sunrise I was in no rush to greet the day. We are on an island with two couples, two rangers (that we’ve seen) and other volunteers and contractors – living the life. … Continue reading →

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Windy Weather

Posted on November 13, 2013 by TheJessicaness

Last time we were here we struggled not to sweat in our tent. In the morning we learned that a couple had slept on the beach – why didn’t we think of that? Last night we had no problem staying … Continue reading →

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