Tagged With: Nature
The Coziest Little Village in Crete
I realize I’m starting right at the end here, but by the time Kyle and I finished what ended up being nearly three weeks of hiking for me in Crete, I needed a cozy place to hang out and a comfortable bed to crash in. Terribly conveniently for me, I found To Akrogiala in the … Continue reading
Doeskin Ranch, Near and Dear
Of all the unexpected places to find beauty. My mother and aunt now live maybe 45 minutes from each other, one in Austin’s suburbia and one on the approach to the Texas Hill Country. Nearly halfway between them, unexpectedly, is one of quick-and-prettiest little city getaways I’ve found yet near Austin, Tx. In some ways … Continue reading
Beyond the Falls
Among the many parks and natural areas near Austin, Tx one of the ones I’m most anxious to re-visit is Pedernales Falls State Park. Not only is the main Falls area (pictured above) quite beautiful, but there are also less-walked trails in the park that lead down to quiet little rivers that bubble along underneath … Continue reading
Down Inside the Longhorn State
Texas, as I’ve been discovering lately, has some really amazing state natural areas. Half of my family have moved to the Central Texas area from north of Austin to a bit south of Houston, and from those bases I’ve been able to explore several different beautiful State Parks. Longhorn Caverns, about half an hour from … Continue reading
A Long Walk in the Mountains of Crete
So I’ve mentioned this in just about every conversation I’ve had over the last month or so, but I’m leaving today for a hike of mildly epic proportions. The E4 trail actually runs all the way across Europe, from Spain east to the Balkans and then south through Greece to Cyprus (where it finally ends). … Continue reading
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