Category Archives: Water

Saving Others in the Sultanate of Oman

Silly me to think I’d have all the same foods to choose from the breakfast buffet. We woke up earlier this morning just so that I’d have more time to get a second plate, but I still got the Waldorf … Continue reading

Posted in Animals, Food, GoPro, Holidays, People, Plants, Water | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Sea is Open in the Sultanate of Oman

SUNDAYArriving at night comes with the joy of seeing things for the first time with fresh morning light. We wanted enough sleep to be rested for a possible full day of diving but I also wanted to be up to … Continue reading

Posted in Animals, Food, People, Plants, Travel, Water | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ocean Breeze Waterpark

Lyra, trying to tube Caleb wakes me up. Then he’s off to a late muster at 8:30 for training. We forget how laid-back shore duty is. It’s no wonder some people fight the system to avoid a ship’s long hours … Continue reading

Posted in Birthday, Family, Food, Military, People, Water | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Crooked Road from Bristol to Hillsville

I started driving at 4:40 am after listening to the service attendant crack jokes and try to charge me for yawning, and the truckers talked about their rigs. Today is my last day on the road before meeting up with … Continue reading

Posted in Animals, Family, Food, Hiking, History, Music, People, Plants, Travel, Water | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Meeman, Memphis, Montgomery

I take another shower, having taken one last night, and being grateful for the opportunity. I toast the hotel’s English muffin and use my own peanut butter and jelly before continuing east. This morning has me crossing the Mississippi River, … Continue reading

Posted in Animals, Art, Food, Hiking, History, People, Travel, Water | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment