Through July 2020, most businesses remained open, but not without many changes due to Covid-19. Establishments almost always required to enter, had closed many amenities such as restrooms, swimming facilities, shuttles and certain exhibits and limited their capacities and hours of operation. Traveling kind of stinks right now, but I still managed to get out and about on some local outdoor adventures this month.
Rainbow Springs ~
I can never pass up an opportunity to enjoy the waterfall walk at Rainbow Springs. Not all were in working order on this day, but it was worth walking up at 5 am to enjoy the sounds and sights of the waterfalls before the crowds.
Texas Wellness Retreat ~
I flew to Texas for a personal health and wellness retreat. We hiked around Austin, swam just outside Barton Spring and Lost Creek, experimented with movement and ate delicious plant-based food. We did all the things I love! I consider this trip to be a huge milestone for me as I flew alone for the first time and during a pandemic. I will forever be grateful for this opportunity to connect, play, learn and be inspired by Brittany, Bridgette, Conor and little Ilya.
Bio luminescent Kayak Tour~
This is not my photo. I was graciously given permission to repost it from bioluminescenceflorida . Thank you for letting me share your beautiful capture..
One evening after sunset, Evan and I headed out on the water to experience the Bio luminescent glow caused by a special species of plankton. This was such a trippy adventure! I was completely unable to capture it with any of my cameras but the glow produced when the water was disturbed is unmistakably bright blue. It was most visible where the front of the kayak met the water as well as with each paddle but the real beauty was seeing bright blue lines dart under the water’s surface and jump out. These blue lines were fish! They looked like blue lightening under the water. I’ve never seen anything like it and it was truly mesmerizing. We enjoyed our hour and a half long paddle under the stars, seeing the Milky Way, Saturn and Mercury. I highly recommend this adventure as it is truly one of a kind.
King’s Landing~
This month, we took another trip King’s Landing. This time we did a bit of the left side, which is the more wild side. We saw lots of turtles, birds and a few gators.
Rock Springs~
Rock just has the prettiest head spring and it was nice to enjoy the scenery without the crowds since swimming here had been closed. We took advantage of the rare opportunity and got the drone up for some people-free pics.
That wraps up July. I hope you had a w0nderful month!