Sunrise Yoga & Nature Meditation

Sunrise Yoga & Nature Meditation

One calm morning, I unrolled a yoga mat under a cluster of palms near the clubhouse. The sky was pastel, birds singing, the breeze gentle. I moved through sun salutations, standing poses, gentle flow — grounded, present. The salt air invigorated each breath. After...
Corpus Christi Splash: Aquarium & Harbor Walk

Corpus Christi Splash: Aquarium & Harbor Walk

Midweek I made a day trip to Corpus Christi. My first stop: the Texas State Aquarium, where I watched sea turtles, saw touch tanks, learned about Gulf ecosystems. I lingered at jellyfish tanks, fascinated by their graceful pulses. Afterward, I walked the Harbor Walk,...
The Hot Tub & Pool Routine: Relaxation Between Adventures

The Hot Tub & Pool Routine: Relaxation Between Adventures

One of my favorite rituals took place midday. After a fishing or beach morning, I’d return to The Palms, hang a “do not disturb” sign on my RV, and head to the solar-heated swimming pool. I’d do slow laps, float, let the sun warm me, then move to the gas-heated hot...
Full-Moon Paddle: Kayak Under the Stars

Full-Moon Paddle: Kayak Under the Stars

One night, the moon was full and bright. I joined a small group for a guided moonlit kayak paddle from Port Aransas. We slipped quietly into dark water, headlamps off, moonlight shimmering on the bay. The world felt hushed. In silence, we glided past mangrove tunnels,...
Shelling Expedition: Beaches & Hidden Treasures

Shelling Expedition: Beaches & Hidden Treasures

Armed with buckets, gloves, and keen eyes, I drove to a quiet stretch of beach near Port Aransas at dawn. I combed wrack lines where seaweed washed ashore, pried open clusters of coquina shells, collected conchs, scallops, sand dollars. The low tide revealed hidden...