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A Fantasy Pirates Life
Every since I watched the Goonies and Pirates of the Carribean, I have always wanted to be a pirate. I thought it would be fun to sail around on a big beautiful Ship like the Black Pearl or The Majestic "Inferno", but if I am going to do something like that I need to be realistic about it. First of all, there are no restrooms on a pirate ship! nor are there showers, and the captains quarters are not very accomodating for a woman who expects to be treated like a princess! Yes, I said "expects" because I am a spoiled brat! My husband makes sure I have any and everything I need, not want, but need. If I want something and I can prove it's usefulness, then he won't argue with me about it, because I am unfortunately known for buying things that I "need" and as time goes on, they sit collecting dust, until I give them away or sell them. As he says "but you just HAD to have it" so I am not allowed to buy it unless I can prove it's use, which is fair, and saves money.
By C. M. Sears5 years ago in Wander
One lonely sail
As I sit here on this beautiful October day on the beach in Puerto Vallarta, I see a single lonely sailboat on the horizon. It is mesmerizing to watch. Sails have always been hypnotic to me. I grew up in a small town in Ohio but early on I learned to love the ocean. It started with family trips to Florida. The love affair has continued to this day. I am a beach bum at heart. It is the same with sailing. I have always been fascinated with sailboats. I love watching sailboats on the water. They transport me to thoughts of high adventure and romance. They also cause me to reflect on decisions I have made. And decisions I’ve yet to make. Sipping on my beer, on this Mexican beach, all I can think when I see that single sail is that could be me. I laughed as I motioned to the bartender to bring me another round. I have a story to tell, and it will go better with beer.
By Robert Austin5 years ago in Wander
Fair Winds
The crisp salty air flows like a magical dance with the ocean. The sight is the perfect marriage to the well-known pirate; Captain Jonathan H. Steele. He stands before the bowsprit of his ship, “The Cutthroat,” looking out to the distance. He feels that cool breeze flow through his thick, black, shoulder-length hair while his tricorne hat nestles snuggly on his head. His suntanned harsh-looking face shows the exposure of the sun while his sea-blue eyes tell many-a-tale of his great adventures. But nothing is bigger to the latest adventure he is about to embark on.
By Erika Ravnsborg5 years ago in Wander
Why Every Woman Should Solo Travel ?
I've been solo traveling for more than eight years. I have traveled to very continent on earth other than Antarctica, hitchhiked on every continent, hiked, backpacked, camped, met amazing people. And it has turned me into the braver, more confident woman .
By Rehana Khatoon5 years ago in Wander
How to get around Hangzhou
Compared to other Chinese cities, getting around Hangzhou is quite easy. Even though the city is huge and bustling, travelling here is no challenge. Hangzhou transportation is commendable, and it makes the city a delight. If you are planning to tour Hangzhou in the near future, here are a few ideas on how to get around.
By Peaushan Devanarayana5 years ago in Wander
How to Spend Time in Shanghai During your Business Trip
With a plethora of sightseeing opportunities, China's largest city, Shanghai, draws travellers from across the globe. All over the city are historic sites, parks, museums, restaurants, boutiques and galleries that keep tourists entertained. Thanks to its location at the mouth of the Yangtze River, Shanghai is one of the most important port cities in the world; it has now become a famous business destination too.
By Peaushan Devanarayana5 years ago in Wander
How to Enjoy a Long Weekend in Colombo
Visitors to Colombo will discover that it is a cosmopolitan city boasting an interesting colonial legacy where people of different religions, races and cultures make their home. Here, you will find contrasting elements such as sophisticated office buildings and elegant hotels in proximity to quaint colonial period buildings. Colombo offers a myriad of dining, shopping and entertainment options too and provided below are some suggestions on how to spend a long weekend in this city.
By Peaushan Devanarayana5 years ago in Wander
The Float of a Lifetime
The spring has come, and the summer is upon us... The conditions for rafting are as prime as they get, with the spring runoff swelling the banks on either side of the Kicking Horse River. Through the tall and slender Douglas-fir trees on the way to the launch site — as we weave down a dirt road in a classic American yellow school bus — you can see the water glistening from the heat of the hot sun. The rays from the sun are reflecting off the backwater — and off the pillows and eddies — and they strike your eyes with such a powerful intensity that you must divert your gaze. Still, the dazzling and frothy turquoise waters burn into your cornea so that the image is retained, forevermore.
By Delusions of Grandeur 5 years ago in Wander
The Ship at Dawn
In that one moment, everything went quiet. The pace of the world slowed, and the stiff breeze had all but dissipated. The first tendrils of deep red sunlight had begun to emerge over the horizon, snaking lazily across the sea as dawn broke.
By Charlotte Elisha Riggs5 years ago in Wander
Celebrate Black History and Family in Atlanta
Atlanta is one of the biggest destinations for African American heritage tours in the United States because of its rich Black history especially as one of the centers of the Civil Rights motion. The city holds the largest Black History Month parade in the United States yearly. It is likewise a place for numerous archaeological sites and destinations connected to African American heritage covering centuries from the colonial United States to the present. Lots of contributions of Black Americans to our country in addition to the history of innovation, music, food, civil rights, politics, and more can be connected with somebody from or someplace in this Georgian metropolitan city. The city of Atlanta has long been understood for Black excellence.
By John Limbo5 years ago in Wander
