Tennessee Travels

I'm ready to go back to Nashville already. Sign me up, ship me out, take me there. Despite the exceedingly long, cramped-up car ride there and the full day of freezing rain, Nashville still seemed to reach out tug at my curiosity. Seeing everything made me long to see more. Travel gives me this odd sense of accomplishment. Driving, driving, driving, taking in every bit you can, and then stowing it all away in your little trophy case of memories. Oh how I thirst for more!

See you soon, Nashville.
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Eyes East

There were so many beautiful sunrises on my trip. I felt they needed their own post. Nothing can really beat the sun's early greeting over an endless sea.
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At Sea

Jamaican black sunrise

Sunrise over Cozumel

At Sea

A self portrait in Cozumel

Turtle Time

I promised you turtles. You got em.
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Grand Cayman

Our last stop was to the Grand Cayman Islands. Coconuts, turtles, stingrays, and literal Hell. It was nice. The islands were absolutely beautiful and the people were so welcoming. We went to the sea turtle farm on the main island, which we quickly found out that the people actually farmed the turtles as their main protein source back in the day but since has become a conservation for the sweet little (big) turtles. (A quick side note: don't hate me, but I loved the turtles so much they're getting their own post, so hold your horses until tomorrow.) Afterwards we took a boat ride out into the middle of the ocean to swim with, feed, hug and kiss, yes kiss, stingrays! They were so stinking cute and I want one as a pet. I mean, I could keep it in the bath tub or something right? The whole experience was awesome and I stuffed myself way too much with coconut water/meat. It was a great day.
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Jamaican Beer Can

Jamaica, I love you. It was so wild and exciting. My family and I got real jerk chicken, learned to speak Patois, and went swimming on horseback in the ocean. It was absolutely killer. Also I got a cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee and am now convinced one has never had coffee until they've had that. Most of my photos were snapped while on the go, being that I couldn't take my camera in the ocean while being tossed around on a 5'7'' bareback Jamaican stallion! Nonetheless I got a few good ones. Jamaica is definitely a place I need to stay for two or three weeks. There was so much exploration to be done. I could go on for hours...
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Ship Shape

Have you seen the ship? Here's a few shots I snagged while in port in Mexico. P.S. Jamaica and the Grand Cayman Islands will be coming soon so keep checking back!

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Saturday MUST: Hit The Road

Pack up the car and get going! Where? Anywhere. It could be to a new spot off a nature trail, a nifty little antique shop, or even a day trip to another town. It doesn't matter where, just go. Don't make plans, turn off your phone and go experience the world and look at it from a new perspective. Become inspired and do something great with it. Now, vamoose!

 "To see a world in a grain of sand, and heaven in a wild flower; to hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour- that is inspiration." -William Blake