Category Archives: Hiking

We Didn’t Summit Lam Lam

Posted on September 8, 2022 by TheJessicaness

The morning sky is dark and cloudy. We debate whether to snorkel, because if we do, we will have to dry our suits on base, so that we don’t pack a mildewy possibility for the return stateside tomorrow. We’ll enjoy … Continue reading →

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Military history, Mermaid statue, Monitor lizard

Posted on September 6, 2022 by TheJessicaness

We woke up to an envelope that was shoved under the door because the hotel wanted to charge $75 for a bloody pillow case that I found on the bed we hadn’t used. I now know to ruffle the sheets … Continue reading →

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A Weekend in Cleveland National Forest

Posted on August 14, 2022 by TheJessicaness

We’ve been looking forward to this trip all week, in hopes that we found a campsite that won’t let us down as unfortunately Joshua Tree had done just two weeks ago. But also, so we could try out our new … Continue reading →

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Sunday in Stelzer Park

Posted on August 7, 2022 by TheJessicaness

Caleb wakes me with kisses and everything is right with the world, at least in mine for the moment. It’s these tiny gestures that will stick in our memories and remind us of just how much we love each other … Continue reading →

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A Short Part of Sunday

Posted on July 31, 2022 by TheJessicaness

We enjoy a cloudy hike in 80 degree weather before a late bread-filled lunch on the beach.

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