florida: kayaking the intracoastal waterway

“and above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. those who don't believe in magic will never find it.”
- roald dahl

i grew up across the street from the intracoastal waterway.  we just called it the canal.  no big deal.  i think, perhaps, as a child i lived in the magic.  as an adult, i am an outsider looking in.  the magic dances along my peripheral vision, but with a camera lens i seem to be able to focus in on just how beautiful the ordinary is.  i am still captivated by sunlight and nature.  it grounds me and lets my heart soar.  i am so grateful to be able to share these loves with my child.

 me and the lichen in bloom

blueberry blossoms

little photobomber

happiness sparkles and shines

pink helicopters

glad to call howard and melita lifelong friends

 

thanks for the use of your kayaks, friends!

yellow

two man

 "oops!"

 baby pine

three

hooray for aunt doris!

red helicopters

the great race

rest