After stormy conditions (both literally and figuratively) during the weeks prior, upon arriving, I also had a breakdown in spirit, deciding to delay the next leg of the Radical Sabbatical for another time.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Prequel
Taking a much-needed rest from the road, it would be here, along Santa Rosa Island and the Gulf Islands National Seashore, I would recuperate and recover, basking in the quiet calm arms of the sea.
Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.
What Gets In The Way
The great cold-weather bomb halted a first return trip attempt in January of 2020. Upper Florida was so cold that it even froze Iguanas making them fall out of trees. I tried again in late October 2020, only to be thwarted by the local destruction of hurricane Sally and Zeta.
Now, in November of 2021, I tried again and was victorious! After arriving, I found the allure of the Gulf Islands National Seashore continues for me – beautiful, peaceful and perfect.
This Special Place
The warm emerald-green waters and white sandy beaches move me so intensely – returning to this seashore will remain on my wander-list forever.
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Kirsti Out Wandering aspires to illustrate well-being in mind, body & spirit, giving unconditional love to self and others, and pursuing all of the wild possibilities life serves up while living full-time from a sprinter van.
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