Day One Decision
January 12 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 34 °F
This adventure started when I didn't check the calendar thoroughly before suggesting a quick trip to go visit some wildlife. So while yesterday was just a day trip to catch some river otters, todayRead more
The Lodge at the DVTC
January 13 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 25 °F
When the only warm spot in your room is the bathroom... That's where you do your work!
Cowan Mill
January 14 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 37 °F
Here we go... Bring on the surgeries!
Cowan Mill
January 15 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °F
How can the sky be this gorgeous just before sunset, then sunset be so disappointing?
Sunrise at Seven Degrees
January 16 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 18 °F
When sunrise is so gorgeous that you stop to watch for several minutes... Even when it's seven degrees out and you're not appropriately dressed.
Woke Up Three States Away
January 17 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 48 °F
Or five... Depending on how you count.
After a full day of work, we switched bags and hit the road for Florida. Got in around 2am and got up at six in order to get to the springs early for a day ofRead more
Wakulla Springs
January 17 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
We got to see all kinds of birds, a dozen or so manatees, the resident river otter, and some local history... All before heading out on the first hike of the trip!
Selfie Time... 🤨
January 17 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
When you're trying to get your traditional selfie done, but he's too busy photographing a bird... Of a species you are completely inundated with at home. 🙄
Falling Waters State Park
January 18 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
The larger portion of the trail was closed, which seems to be becoming a bit of a tradition for us, but we still got to see the tallest waterfall in Florida!
Back in Knoxville... But not for long!
January 20 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 19 °F
Drove home on the 19th, making a stop to visit Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge to see the sandhill cranes. Slept one night, and it's back to Virginia for work the next day!
Who woulda thunk?
January 22 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 34 °F
After ten days of working hard, playing hard, freezing my nose off, and not sleeping much... I don't know how on earth I got sick!
