Another Cayman Brac bluff adventure-- lots of Brown Booby birds-- it's springtime so lots of babies!
A little history about Cayman Brac (source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayman_Brac)
Cayman Brac is an island that is part of the Cayman Islands. It lies in the Caribbean Sea about 145 km (90 mi) north-east of Grand Cayman and 8 km (5.0 mi) east of Little Cayman. It is about 19 km (12 mi) long, with an average width of 2 km (1.2 mi). Its terrain is the most prominent of the three Cayman Islands due to "The Bluff", a limestone outcrop that rises steadily along the length of the island up to 43 m (141 ft) above sea level at the eastern end. The island is named after this prominent feature, as "brac" is a Gaelic name for a bluff.
Christopher Columbus sighted Cayman Brac and its sister island, Little Cayman, on 10 May 1503 when his ship was blown off course during a trip between Hispaniola and Panama. He named them "Las Tortugas" because of the many turtles he spotted on the islands. The Cayman Islands were renamed by Sir Francis Drake, who came upon the islands during a voyage in 1586. He used the word "Caymanas", taken from the Carib name for crocodiles after seeing many of the large crocodilians. Many people[who?] believe he had only seen the Rock Iguanas that inhabit the island today.[citation needed]
During the heyday of piracy, pirates would use Cayman Brac as a haven and a place to replenish their supplies as there are a number of fresh water wells on the island and had many sources of food included in the local flora and fauna.
Susannah's Photography Blog- All Things Beautiful
A hikers' dream come true!
So many beautiful hiking trails, and not enough time.
As a Florida gal, I am enamored with mountain hiking because it's not readily available to me. The hiking options are endless near Park City, Utah. I am in love.
How to make chicken and dumplings
Follow this easy recipe to make chicken and dumplings.
Heading to Ashford Castle, County Mayo? You have so much in store for you! From fishing, to falconry, to archery, tree climbing, hiking, exploring and more... or, if you're like me, I just like looking at the pretty flowers. Stay busy and explore as much as possible!
A cemetery in the rain- absolutely beautiful! Dogwoods, irises, azaleas and more.
Gainesville, FL is home to many beautiful nature park. Sweetwater Wetlands Park is a relatively new park and hosts a symphony of birds and a wildlife theater.
Check out their website for more information: https://www.sweetwaterwetlands.org/
The beautiful United States Botanical Gardens - visit the gardens through my lens- enjoy!
https://www.usbg.gov/
Spring has sprung in Washington, D.C. I was so impressed with the beautiful flowers in the yards of the houses. Join me on my walking adventure and see DC from my eyes!
Brighten up any rainy day with these bright and cheerful umbrellas (and a tennis ball too)!
Cayman Brac Adventures Day 6- Bight Road (North South Bluff Road)
New trails and adventures
A fun and difficult hike on iron shore on the lower east end of the island, duck stalking, and more!
What an awesome day on Cayman Brac island!
I drove around all afternoon searching for beautiful things. I found them.
First I found the most beautiful Royal Poinciana tree while driving along the bluff, then I walked on the bluff nature trail leading to the south side beach view. Lastly, across the street from my house, I happened upon a group of beautiful ducks that let me observe them from a very close distance.
Another Cayman Brac bluff adventure-- lots of Brown Booby birds-- it's springtime so lots of babies!
Gainesville's hidden treasure: Kanapaha Gardens
Tucked away off of Archer Road, adjacent to Lake Kanahapa, this beautiful garden with many mini-gardens is a great place for a spring visit.
Cayman Brac is a wonderful island of adventure! Filled with beautiful hiking paths, gorgeous foliage, exotic birds, and spectacular views. Please join me, through my pictures, on my daily hikes.
More adventures on Adventure Island (Cayman Brac). One of my favorite places for views, bird watching, hiking, flowers, and more!
As an avid tennis player, I am constantly looking for fun clothing to wear on the court. I have been able to find fun and colorful skirts, but not as many fun UPF (sun protection) tops and tank tops. So.... of course, I decided to design my own. It has been extremely fun to incorporate tennis balls, flowers, tennis racquets, tennis courts, and much more!
Beautiful art does not have to stay on walls- you can wear it and carry it too! Check out these new tennis shirt, rash guards, tank tops, bags, and more from SP Fine Prints Designs.
Fun new products available on Etsy!
Cayman Brac, one of the three Cayman Islands, is a well-kept secret. It's my absolute favorite for hiking and cave adventures. Loaded with brown booby birds and frigates and so many more bird varieties, it's a true bird paradise. I'm a land-lover, and not a sea lover (Brac has amazing diving, I'm told), so I love hiking on the bluff, rock climbing, and "rock hopping" on Long Beach.
It's a bird sanctuary with a bird symphony. Red-winged blackbirds, blue herons, roseate spoonbills, sandhill cranes, and so many more! It's a 3.5 mile trail (only 1 small shaded spot, so make sure to wear a hat if you go). You'll see lots of lazy gators as well... and maybe even wild cracker horses!
I'm constantly searching for new botanical gardens, and was definitely not disappointed while visiting Niagra Falls. They have a gorgeous botanical garden- I highly recommend!
The Catalina Mountains in Arizona are absolutely stunning. Join me (through pictures) as I hike.
Arizona -- the perfect opposite of swampy Florida. The cactus blooms are beautiful!
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The world is brought to you! Flowers that don't need watering, animals that can't bite, water that won't get you wet, scenes that require no passport, food that has no calories.
We are always excited to be featured on any art website, especially a website so wonderful curated. Thank you, Wall & Willow!
We are always excited to be featured on any art website, especially a website so wonderful curated. Thank you, Wall & Willow!
Wall & Willow curates art for you so that you don't have to shop around.
They feature SP Fine Prints as one of their artists because of the fun, quirky, and elegance of the subjects. The images are printed on museum quality canvas and arrives at your doorstep ready to hang.
Wall & Willow art is great for homes, hotels, offices, and more!
Fun and Quirky Affordable Art Available at Wall & Willow.
Each piece is printed on a museum quality canvas and is ready to hang as soon as it arrives on your doorstep.
SP Fine Prints how has a great new Etsy Shop!
We have stationery and canvas prints (and can make a custom order for you if you'd like a different print material).
www.etsy.com/shop/spfineprintsdesigns
After attending a retreat in Rome, Georgia, I was inspired by the knowledge and wisdom of my fellow attendees- they were able to easily relate certain passages with certain situations. In my own way, this is how I'll be able to memorize them and use them when I need them.
This next set of blog updates will focus on Gardens from around the world, so this section will probably take a few weeks.
This first featured garden is the Central Park Conservatory Garden. This gorgeous and peaceful garden is an oasis in the big city. It's located in the northeast of Central Park. Be sure to visit each time you go to NYC as the flowers change with the seasons so it's like going to a brand new garden each time.
http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/conservatory-garden.html
10 more images to help appreciate the beauty of nature and to bring peace and relaxation.
10 images that will hopefully bring a sense of peace.
The goal is to share 10 images per day that fit the topic of the week. This week is Peaceful Images. Enjoy!
Cayman Brac Adventures Day 4
4/3/2019
Another Cayman Brac bluff adventure-- lots of Brown Booby birds-- it's springtime so lots of babies!
A little history about Cayman Brac (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayman_Brac)
Cayman Brac is an island that is part of the Cayman Islands. It lies in the Caribbean Sea about 145 km (90 mi) north-east of Grand Cayman and 8 km (5.0 mi) east of Little Cayman. It is about 19 km (12 mi) long, with an average width of 2 km (1.2 mi). Its terrain is the most prominent of the three Cayman Islands due to "The Bluff", a limestone outcrop that rises steadily along the length of the island up to 43 m (141 ft) above sea level at the eastern end. The island is named after this prominent feature, as "brac" is a Gaelic name for a bluff.
Christopher Columbus sighted Cayman Brac and its sister island, Little Cayman, on 10 May 1503 when his ship was blown off course during a trip between Hispaniola and Panama. He named them "Las Tortugas" because of the many turtles he spotted on the islands. The Cayman Islands were renamed by Sir Francis Drake, who came upon the islands during a voyage in 1586. He used the word "Caymanas", taken from the Carib name for crocodiles after seeing many of the large crocodilians. Many people[who?] believe he had only seen the Rock Iguanas that inhabit the island today.[citation needed]
During the heyday of piracy, pirates would use Cayman Brac as a haven and a place to replenish their supplies as there are a number of fresh water wells on the island and had many sources of food included in the local flora and fauna.
Pseudosphinx Caterpillar - also called Rasta Caterpillar
Brown Booby Birds- mother and baby
Train of Pseudosphinx Caterpillars
Pseudosphinx Caterpillar - also called Rasta Caterpillar
Adult Brown Booby bird on right and juvenile Booby bird on left
Adult Booby bird on right and juvenile Booby bird on left- the juvenile is testing its wings
Hiking long the bluff trail
The rocky path of the beautiful bluff trail
Brown booby birds nest on the edge of the bluff
Brown Booby parent coming back to its juvenile
Adult brown booby bird- waddling along
Bird resting on the bluff trail
At this very spot, there is always a nest- every year.
Century Plants- Growing from Rocks on Cayman Brac Bluff
