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Month: February 2018

Butterflies and Big Pine

Butterflies and Big Pine

Amidst what has become our typical everyday routine in the Keys this winter, we branched out from the usual fishing (for me), kayaking, paddle boarding, knitting and crocheting (for Ashley), playing music, and normal chores to visit a more tourist-oriented attraction. Despite being one of the most popular destinations in Key West, the Butterfly Conservatory is also a favorite of many locals. Based on numerous recommendations (not to mention a couple of passes from a friend), we decided to finally…

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Somewhere Beyond the Sea

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

The allure of the open ocean has inspired and tantalized humans throughout history. Explorers set out in search of the unknown across unmapped expanses of sea with only a hunch and a hope of discovering land somewhere along the way. Entire villages and economies were created around fishing with the sea providing – or withholding – sustenance for families and coastal communities. Daring early pioneers braved the seas in handmade boats, from the Maori in New Zealand with their waka…

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