I hate to admit it, but here’s a secret. I rarely research a place before I go there. I like to show up without expectations and just enjoy the area for what it is. I don’t normally participate in mainstream tourists activities and I generally avoid big cities. Instead, I try to learn about the…
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Gazing out at the turquoise green water of the Adriatic Sea never gets old, but the homes and storefronts on Brac that are nestled next to it are ancient. The orange tile roofs contrast sharply with the beige stone walls. It all looks like something in a travel brochure or a gorgeous painting. I had…
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A dear friend of mine has been visiting Split for years, but it wasn’t until I experienced it for myself that I finally understood why. Split has a little something for everyone; mountains and sea, and ancient ruins alongside modern-day comforts. No wonder the producers of “The Game of Thrones” chose it at a site…
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As soon as my feet touched the ground after skydiving I wanted to go again! It has that effect on most people, and for many individuals it becomes a lifestyle sport. My instructor, Kyle, lives with his parents and spends every penny he has skydiving, scuba diving, and most recently flying in a wind suit.…
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I love to travel. I live for it, and so do a lot of people. Besides being fun and exciting, travel teaches us more about ourselves and other cultures. There are tons of great reasons to travel, but to be honest, there are also many valid reasons not to travel. There is a dark side…
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Hood River is an upscale recreational wonderland nestled on the banks of the mighty Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. It’s named after Hood River, which meanders gently through the town. I was fortunate enough to have just spent a weekend in Hood River, and I enjoyed every moment of it. From picturesque views,…
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In the last two years I’ve been fortunate enough to visit twenty countries across this globe, from Mexico to Thailand, United Arab Emirates, to the Netherlands, and a bunch of other beautiful places in between. I’ve enjoyed white sandy beaches in Spain, majestic mountain peaks in Austria, and long hikes through the Himalaya Mountains, but…
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After traveling to twenty countries in the last two years, I can tell you without a doubt that every country has its share of problems. However, it’s America’s gun problem, and India’s garbage problem, that sadden me the most, because I love these two countries the most. What’s even more sad is that just the act of me writing this post will undoubtedly start off a shit storm that will have people unfriending me like a bastard at a family reunion. Still, the comparison of these two problems is real, and the issues must be addressed. Here are three ways that America’s gun problem is like India’s garbage problem.
These two issues are horrific, astonishing, obvious, and downright tragic. While politicians and corporate leaders try to glaze over the issues, because the mountain just seems too high to climb, the rest of us argue over which trail to take. Who’s to blame? Why is it a problem? It’s always been this way. We have the rights to our guns. We have the right to toss our garbage into the Ganges River. How dare you take away my rights! Meanwhile, children get plowed down at school like a scene in a video game, and our planet chokes on the garbage of over a billion people.
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Walking along the silvery colored sandy beach of Leadbetter Point, while watching my dog run through the shallow waters without a care in the world, I felt captivated by the tranquility of the place. The beauty took my breath away, but it was the silence that struck me most. I couldn’t hear a single car, boat, or airplane. There wasn’t another person in site. The only thing I could hear was a couple of seagulls off in the distance.
Leadbetter Point State Park is located on the northern tip of the Long Beach Peninsula, just northwest of Oysterville. The park is nestled between Willapa Bay on the north and east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. If you’re a nature lover, you’re going to love Leadbetter Point. There are a number of great things to do at the park, including hiking, fishing, bird watching, boating, clamming, and oyster collecting.
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Noel Kary stands at the end of the pier of Willapa Bay, anxiously awaiting the arrival of his grandson. He’s part of a 4th generation crab fishing family, and he didn’t stop commercial fishing until he was in his eighties. Now his grandson is fishing the very same waters of Willapa Bay. It’s a way…
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