Ever since reading about River Riders, an outdoor adventure company in Harpers Ferry, I’ve been wanting to go and play. I’ve known about their zip lines for some time now, and was excited to hear that my Navy Academy graduate Jessica, who is now a Marine, was coming […]
On a beautiful summer day, there is nothing like enjoying a scoop of handmade Ice Cream in a waffle cone. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Canon G12
In the beginning of each summer, I look forward to this special and fun event at the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, Maryland. The Annapolis Greek Festival is being held this weekend from May 31st through Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 at 2747 Riva Road. The […]
Woo Hoo! The last day is upon us ! Upon our arrival the night before at the Winay Wayna outpost camping area, we prepared ourselves for our celebratory dinner for our last night on the trail. After a long 11-hour day of hiking down the Andes mountains to […]
OH BOY ! Look what I get to start my day with…. Day three on the Inca Trail. Even though we were able to rest early the day before, this was the first time in my life I was to hike for more than two days consecutively. I […]
After a chilly night at the Ayapata Campground, the porters were kind enough to bring us a cup of Coca tea at the predawn hour of 5:00 a.m. Today was the day for the longest and highest climb of the entire trek. After my brief panic attack at […]
The Classic Inca Trail that leads from kilometer 82 to Machu Picchu is a dream for many people that desire to walk in the footsteps of the Incas. Over 500 years ago, the Incas built an extensive highway system throughout South America with thousands of miles of paved […]
Summertime on the Chesapeake Bay Going on a cruise down the Magothy River to the Chesapeake Bay towards Annapolis, summer enjoyment is abound. Fishing by the Magothy River lighthouse Cruising on the Bay in an Antique Wooden Boat. Sailing along the Severn River. Kayaking in Annapolis Harbor. Crabbing […]
Allow me to disrupt the current channel programming and bring you back state side to Annapolis, Maryland. This week is commissioning week at the U.S. Naval Academy. A full week of celebration, pomp and circumstance to celebrate the graduation of the current class of Navy cadets into military […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 