tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440408334472876282024-03-19T02:59:41.966-07:00Life Out of the OrdinaryLauren Goadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913184011801945949noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844040833447287628.post-23010815464826524372019-07-31T09:37:00.001-07:002021-07-25T13:51:45.824-07:00Guadeloupe, French CaribbeanIn January, Greg and I took a trip to the island of Guadeloupe and I'm finally getting around to posting the photos - better late than never! (No shame, but this motto has become a theme of my life, lately.) This island is part of the French Antilles - north of Dominica, Martinique, and Saint Lucia. It's entirely French-speaking and entirely filled with vacationers from France on holiday. Our French was limited, but suffice it to say, we got by. I realized that I could read French but speaking it was a whole other ballgame. By the end, I realize the best mode of conduct was to greet someone with "Parlez-vous anglaise? That usually made the other person smile, laugh, and return a kind "un peu" ("a little.")<br />
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When I say it was all French people, I mean that the ENTIRE TRIP, we only ran into ONE other set of Americans! But that part was actually kind of nice. I felt like we were flying under the radar, trying to do our best to blend in. It really was cool to be immersed in French culture, island edition. Most Americans haven't heard of this place simply because there are only a one or two direct flights there from the states. I found out about Guadeloupe thanks to an AirFrance voucher that expired in March. It was the only non-transatlanic flight so I booked it and off we went.<br />
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From the airport, we rented a car and headed to our Airbnb in the town of Vieux Habitants on the Western side of the island. Greg drove the whole time (hello, manual transmission) but it was surprisingly easy to get around with an international data plan and Google Maps!<br />
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Our <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3718359?location=Vieux%20Habitants%2C%20Basse%20Terre%2C%20Guadeloupe&guests=1&adults=1">Airbnb</a> was just delightful, y'all. If you ever get a chance to travel to this magical island, stay here!! Hands-down the best Airbnb experience, I've ever had. Our host Fabienne was the kindest, and every detail in our little bungalow was so well-thought-out. I swear all of the linens were hand-sewn and everything was just so rustic, quaint and - French! It was definitely one of the best highlights of the trip for me. I loved adventuring during the day and coming back to our cozy little home base every night. We actually kept food costs pretty low just because we cooked lunch or dinner there most nights. Superb!<br />
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Down the road from our Airbnb, was this quaint coffee museum in Vieux Habitants. There are many historic coffee plantations in Guadeloupe, but this one roasted one of the more popular brands that we saw in all the supermarkets.<br />
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On a beach jaunt, Greg met a Frenchman named Clement who was spending his month-long holiday on the island.<br />
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Driving around the island was not for the faint of heart! The roads are well maintained, but windy, steep and curvy. Greg loved driving our little micromachine car, a <a href="https://www.cdn.renault.com/content/dam/Renault/UK/brand-and-editorial/Vehicles/editorial/Twingo/MY18/twingo-urban.jpg.ximg.l_full_m.smart.jpg">Renault Twingo</a>. It was so cute! There are two sides of the island in Guadeloupe - Basse Terre and Grand Terre. Basse Terre has an active volcano, which we hiked, (more on that below) but because of the volcanic presnce, the landscape is more mountainous and rugged. Grande Terre is home to the flat stretches of beaches and where most of the resorts are. We ventured there one day but for the most part, explored Basse Terre.<br />
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This is hiking up La Soufriere volcano! It was cloudy and rainy the entire hike but apparently, there are only a few days a year where it's completely clear in elevation.<br />
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I loved the cobblestone trail leading up the first ascent to the volcano. The pavers seemed like they had been there since the colonial days!<br />
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Oh, the beaches! Most of our time was spent driving around to different beaches on the island. The neat part was that they were all so different.<br />
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Driving around the island definitely felt like we were in an episode of LOST!<br />
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We watched these pelicans dive in the water and catch fish for at least an hour. National Geographic moment!<br />
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Iles Des Saintes</h3>
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On one of our last days, we took a ferry to the island of Terre Haut, Iles des Saintes. This was so fun! We rented a scooter (Greg drove and I rode on the back in true Dumb & Dumber fashion.) Our first stop was driving to a colonial fort, Fort Napoleon, with spectacular views. </div>
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Lauren Goadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913184011801945949noreply@blogger.com0Guadeloupe16.265 -61.55099999999998815.288910000000001 -62.841893499999991 17.24109 -60.260106499999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844040833447287628.post-28430954152127169362013-07-03T10:07:00.002-07:002019-03-12T13:47:24.926-07:00Butte, Montana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My friends here in Montana poke fun at me because of my affinity for Butte. What used to be a booming copper mining town, downtown Butte now appears as a desolate reminder of an opulent past, with its architectural grandiose ranging from Victorian to Art Deco. I walked the area on a Sunday afternoon, yet the only people outside were those on the patio of the local watering hole. At some points it was a little unnerving with how quiet the streets were. I got the impression from a couple locals, staring "you're not from around here, are you?" I read on a sign Butte claimed once to be the "richest city in the country," and it does show. However, it also shows much of it's decline. A lot of the structures don't seem to be preserved or even occupied for that matter. I don't mean to discredit Butte as a city, in fact, I love it. It has a quirkiness only it's history can provide. The architecture leaves to your imagination what used to be, locked in time without the distractions of contemporary facades. Heck, I even saw a guy ride a horse to the grocery store. How's that for a time warp?<br />
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Recently Greg and I drove the Beartooth Pass, an inconic highway which travels between Yellowstone National Park and Red Lodge, Montana. You literally feel on top of the world for this drive! This was early June but there was still so. much. snow. This area is actually popular for summer skiing (not even kidding), but Greg thought the conditions were a bit too icy for him. We decided to just to do the drive, head towards camp and enjoy being a tourist for the day.<br />
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Lauren Goadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913184011801945949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844040833447287628.post-77064409744309899512012-08-16T22:04:00.000-07:002019-03-12T09:20:27.614-07:00Specimen RidgeYesterday I hiked with a couple friends from work in the Northeast section of the park, on a trail called Specimen Ridge. It was a long, grueling day but I loved every minute of it. The trail was a bit foreboding at first when I researched it in the guidebook. I know we would travel 18 miles, including the summit of Amethyst Mountain (elev. 9,614 feet) However, I do love a good challenge. I was prepared mentally and physically for the task at hand, and actually excited about it the day before. I've found in my time at Yellowstone both two summers ago and this season, my favorite experiences are ones I've had in the backcountry. There are views and sights you simply cannot take in from a car or even from a road. The simple act of walking becomes almost meditative. The only distraction you have is the beautiful landscape surrounding you and the activity of wildlife you share space with for the moment. Thoughts seem to wander through your head like passing clouds. It's so refreshing amidst the busy tone of life. The physical challenge is exhilarating and although difficult, always worth it. At several times summiting Amethyst, I really had to focus in and concentrate mentally on putting one foot ahead of the other because my legs were burning so bad. "One step at a time, and you'll get there. Focus on nothing else, except one foot in front of the other, and eventually (no matter how long), you will get there." (Sounds like a metaphor, eh?) :) At the top, all the hardship you just went through seems to melt away and vanish. You really do feel on top of the world (pun intended). It's a great feeling.<br />
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Here are a few pictures I took with my iPhone. I wasn't thrilled about taking my iPhone on a hike for fear of damage, but I have a good rain cover for my backpack, which gave me a little comfort. I've been brainstorming solutions for taking photographs in the backcountry, and this little <a href="http://www.pentaximaging.com/digital-camera/Optio_WG-2_Vermillion_Red/" target="_blank">Pentax Optio WG-2</a> camera might very well be the answer. It's a waterproof, shockproof, etc... perfect for adventure. Yes, please!<br />
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However, I was definitely not disappointed with the quality of photos from my iPhone 4S, after some post-processing. This phone takes great pictures!<br />
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The hike ended with some bushwhacking off the trail because we thought we got on a stock trail at some point (still not sure what trail we were on). We went through down trees and slippery slopes but it was kind of fun because it required some good agility on tired legs. Sounds fun, right? Once we got down the ridge into Lamar Valley it was smooth sailing. We completed our 18 miles but then came the fun part. Brian's car was parked 10 miles away at our starting trailhead. This is called a shuttle type of hike, because you have to shuttle back to your car somehow once you end. Sometimes you can plant two cars at each trailhead, but we didn't do that. Hitchhiking is very common here in the park for hikers since a lot of the trails aren't just out and back. At first, all four of us were on the road, thumbs ready (this was a first for Princess Kennesaw, believe you me) when we realized four people is a lot to take on for a stranger. So two of us sat down in the parking area (myself included) letting the other two stick there thumbs out. Success! A man from Utah said he had room for one. Brian took that opportunity to get back to his car and come pick the rest of us up. What felt like hours was really only an hour we had to wait for him due to a bison jam along the way. It was so windy and cold while waiting. At one point my survival instincts kicked in and I sat in the cab of a vacant bulldozer to keep me warm. Ha! When Brian arrived, the rest of us three girls realized he had company. The same two backpackers from Nashville we met on the summit of Amethyst were in the car. Brian ran into them at the other trailhead and I guess they came off the trail the same time we did at opposite ends. They needed a ride to there car like us, so it all worked out. We all needed some nourishment, so we ate at Roosevelt Lodge together. It was cool to get to know the guys from Nashville who were planning on climbing Grand Teton in the next few days. And as a reward for my hard work, I had a tasty beer and some delicious ribs. YUM! It was the great way to end the day. A great day, indeed!</div>
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<br />Lauren Goadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913184011801945949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844040833447287628.post-4481635158652939172012-07-13T13:15:00.000-07:002019-03-12T09:21:41.166-07:00This Ain't My First Rodeo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="background-color: white;">Here's a black and white series I compiled from the event I attended about a month ago (I know,I'm really behind on editing photos). I suggest anyone traveling out West to go to one. It was just plain fun and a very "American" experience.</span></div>
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<br />Lauren Goadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913184011801945949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844040833447287628.post-16213384624764406712012-06-18T13:31:00.000-07:002019-03-12T09:23:36.778-07:00A Lesson in Art HistoryA couple months ago, on our epic journey out west, I was swept away to a secret location in the middle of nowhere, Arkansas. Much to my delight, we landed at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas (where big ol' Wally World is headquartered). From my knowledge, a benefactor of Walmart had an expansive art collection and decided to build a museum to house and share the collection with the public. Speaking truthfully, most in the art community will scoff and scorn at anything to do with Walmart (liberal blah-dee-blahs, you know the story). However, I have to say this museum was pretty impressive in both it's architecture and it's collections, especially to an art history geek like me. (Fellow geeks, you know who you are).<br />
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Inside the cafeteria, in the background is Clause Oldenburg's <i>Alphabet/Good Humor, 1975</i></div>
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I was so ecstatic to be in a museum in the first place (it's in my genes, I think), so I took pictures of my very favorites. I loved every bit of this trip, because it took me back to my old love of art history and all the many lessons I learned from all the courses I took in high school and college. I've heard if you're able to analyze a painting or piece of art using the critical methods of art history, you'd make a good lawyer. So many questions can be answered from a single piece of art. Why was this created? Who was it for? What does it stand for? What feeling is it trying to evoke? Ahhhh, I love art history!!! </div>
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Charles Willson Peale,<i> George Washington c.1780-1782 </i></div>
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Thomas Moran, <i>Valley of the Catawissa in Autumn</i>, 1862</div>
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Robert Seldon Duncan, <i>Landscape</i>, 1865</div>
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John Taylor, <i>A Wooded Classical Landscape with Figures in the Foreground</i>, 1772</div>
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William Trost Richards, <i>Along the Shore</i>, 1903</div>
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John Singer Sargent, <i>Under the Willows</i>, 1887</div>
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Mary Cassatt, <i>Summertime</i>, 1894</div>
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John Decker, <i>Basket of Peaches</i>, 1865</div>
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Alexander Calder, Mobile, 1950</div>
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Norman Rockwell, <i>Rosie the Riveter</i>, 1943</div>
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Maxfield Parrish, <i>the Lantern Bearers</i>, 1908</div>
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John Bradley Storrs, <i>Modern Madonna</i>, 1918</div>
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Janet Sobel, <i>Heavenly Symphony</i>, 1947</div>
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Robert Rauschenberg, <i>Untitled</i>, 1963</div>
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Jasper Johns, Alphabets, 1960-1962</div>
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Roy Lichtenstein, <i>Still Life with Mirror</i>, 1972</div>
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Andy Warhol, Dolly Parton, 1985</div>
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While visiting Greg's grandfather in Dumas, Arkansas, we were able to take a day trip to Hot Springs, a little gem of a city about two hours from Little Rock. Located on the outskirts of the Ouachita (pronounced "Wah-cha-taw") National Forest, the hotspot turned into an international destination at the turn of the century for the healing and therapeutic advantages to bathing in the hot spring water. We toured around the Fordyce Bathhouse, which happens to be the visitor center for Bathhouse Row, among Hot Springs National Park. </div>
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I've been so busy lately I haven't been able to announce the change of scenery that has taken place in my life. Almost 3 weeks ago, I left Cumberland Island to begin work out in Yellowstone National Park this summer. Greg and I are currently in Fort Smith, Arkansas on the way out to the park.</div>
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Yes, I know. It is a big change. And all this blog has ever known is sweet little ol' Cumberland. I explored every nook and cranny I could of the island and got to know some of the coolest folks South of the Mason Dixon line. I will cherish my time there forever. What did I get from working there? I learned how much laughing is good for the soul, vanquished my fear of public speaking, got in the best shape of my life, started a blog, and mostly learned more about myself. Living on Cumberland enabled me to have the ultimate simple life, learning to listen to that inner voice we so often fail to recognize amidst all the hustle and bustle. When the opportunity came up to go work in the park again, I decided to go with my gut and return for the summer. I've missed those mountains, the trails, and all the experiences you find along the way. Although I have worked there before, there are tons of things I never got to explore in all of the 2 million acres the park contains. I am happy though, out of all these unique adventures, I have left with a sense of gratitude and thankfulness for the opportunities presented to me in my life. </div>
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Change is a silly thing, you see. I can look at it with fear and play the "what if" game (my old favorite), or I can put that faith of mine to a test. I've always been one to try out new situations without knowing what I was getting myself into (as many of you know), but I really do enjoy the mystery of what and who will be placed in front of me along the way. I went to work on Cumberland not knowing anyone at all, yet I've come out the other side carrying with me some of the greatest memories and friends. It makes me realize the more I expose myself to the new and strange and the more I challenge myself, I always come out the other end surprised at what I am really capable of. </div>
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Remember the motivational posters in school that said "Follow your Heart"? Well this is it, folks. Get ready for a new set postings of our travels along the way and an entirely new landscape.</div>
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The time: winter. The place: Grant Park. If you ever have the opportunity to stroll around the oldest park in Atlanta, you should. I'm not talking about driving through on your way to Zoo Atlanta. I mean just get out and walk. Time moves slower when you walk. Surrounding the park are beautiful Victorian homes, grand old trees and rolling hills. In the midst of noisy downtown Atlanta, here you transcend time, imagining high society ladies walking the cobblestone streets in the most fashionable attire. Then a Prius whizzes past. Oh well, you can still embrace the quietness of the neighborhood. The bustling metropolis that surrounds you urges you to drive faster, walk quicker, & work harder. Sometimes its okay to listen to that voice the whispers "slow down, take it easy. Go outside and talk a walk."</div>
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<br />Lauren Goadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913184011801945949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844040833447287628.post-90948962597281839592012-02-03T14:27:00.000-08:002019-03-12T10:24:37.692-07:00Recent and RandomNo theme here, just some recent pictures I took on a naturalist outing when Greg's folks were at the Inn. A random sampling of more wallpaper and interior shots of Plum Orchard, the debut of the First African Baptist Church on the north end of the island, and of course some wild horses.<br />
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I have yet to write about the beach on Cumberland Island. It is a wonderful, serene place to be. For the majority of the eighteen miles of shoreline, there is very little evidence of a human footprint on the island. The shore remains mostly untouched of man-made structures, and the actual presence of other people on the beach is very sparse. On the southern end of the island, you have the view of the paper mill across the sound in Fernandina Beach, but that's really it. All of the buildings on the island are behind the dunes themselves, so when standing on the beach, you can imagine what much of the Southeastern coast (St. Simon's, Jekyll, Hilton Head to name a few) might have looked like before they became developed. The further north you travel you may pass a vehicle or two on the beach (either national park or an Islander- someone who still has a private home on the island) but the chances of you passing an actual person is very rare. You can see what I mean below:</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Since living here, I have yet to wake up early enough to see the sunrise on the beach, but I hope too soon. It is spectacular. I know because about two and a half years ago on my first camping trip to Cumberland, Greg and I woke up to see the sunrise and I still have this picture of us in that beautiful, morning light. I love this picture of us. I had never imagined then that someday live here. Funny how things turn out. :) </span></div>
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Lauren Goadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913184011801945949noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844040833447287628.post-18219519602367329272011-12-30T13:27:00.000-08:002019-03-12T10:23:36.073-07:00Tis' the SeasonMerry Christmas!!<br />
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I know, a few days late, but you know what, not many people know that you're supposed to celebrate Christmas many days after the fact.<br />
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If you know me, you know that I love Christmas. A lot. I love the excuse to decorate, to bake, to entertain and to gather with family and friends. I love the traditions I have with both my family and friends. I love being in the kitchen and baking up a storm all day long with my Mom. Especially with the Christmas music playing and family coming and going. My memories of Christmas of today and in years past are the sights, smells and sounds that evoke that wonderful nostalgia. Every year we make Christmas cookies, a tradition I've known since long before I can remember. They are sugary, colorful and just plain good! It has evolved from me and my family making them, to me and my best friend Meghan and now to whoever can make the day of epic baking proportions.<br />
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Another tradition is Snow Village. What started as one little church my grandmother bought me has now turned into a collection of over 30 houses which takes up over half my parents living room. My sister and I have it down to a science on how to put it all together and make this tiny little Christmas town. I love how my nephews and niece get close enough to imagine this little town coming to life before their very eyes, and I admit it, I do it too. :)<br />
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Every year it seems I take on a Homemade Christmas challenge. Whether it's crafting jewelry, knitting scarves, making books, or printing photographs for gifts, I'm always into the homemade gifts with a personal touch. Of course when it's crunch time I wonder why I put myself through the madness, but the end result is usually worth it. This season I made lovely little French Macarons, inspired by a cookbook I bought at Anthropologie, called <u>Les Petites Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home</u> by Kathryn Gordon and Anne E. McBride. I kept seeing this beautiful cookies on Pinterest and fell in love. Then I saw the cookbook and I was over. I was committed. The task turned out to be very challenging technically but I really enjoyed making these little delights. Below are a peppermint and chocolate ganache macaron and a pink-colored almond with vanilla buttercream macaron. I only had time to make these two batches (other batches didn't make the cut) but I hope to keep this new trade going for future events. </div>
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All in all, it was a wonderful Christmas season and I look forward to what the new year may bring. I know this time last year I did not expect to be living on Cumberland Island! </div>
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Due to the unexpectedly warm December we're having on Cumberland, Emily (pictured 2nd from left) has had huge success while crabbing off the docks of Cumberland. Emily is a native Savannahian who grew up setting crab traps with her family on Tybee Island. It was a treat to experience this little slice of low-country culture a couple nights ago. That's one of the things I love about living in different places- getting to see and experience firsthand new things- the different, the exciting, and the unfamiliar. (Also, why I love photographing them.) In college, I took as many classes as I could in anthropology, the study of culture. I have always been fascinated by the traditions, roles, and rituals we create based on our environment, our heritage, and the people around us. Emily shared with us a tradition she grew up with. And not in a grandiose sense by any means, she's was just doing something she loves (and I, of course, was just in awe of it all). A crab boil is more than getting the meat out of a crab; it is a gathering of people around a table to pick the fruit of your ocean harvest. Similar to the crawfish boils of Louisiana or Mississippi, you throw everything on a table and start working for that food you worked so hard to catch. Emily called it "Tybee Trash." I also have to quote her on "This ain't Martha Stewart, y'all." Basically, throw everything on the table and start working for your food.</div>
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I remember on a legendary spring break trip to New Orleans several years ago, a group of best friends went to a crawfish boil on the Mississippi River, in a park called the Fly. To us, it was magical. The combination of perfect weather, friendly people, and learning how to eat a crawfish, guts and all, seemed completely authentic. As Emily was teaching me how to gently tear apart this little creature to pick out the meat, I had that same feeling of authenticity. I'd say it was somewhere between scooping out the intestines or picking off the "dead man's fingers," these spongy tentacle looking things that are really just the lungs. I'm laughing at myself writing this because it sounds so gross- sorry to the faint of heart. It felt almost primitive, working for that food you caught (well I didn't catch it, but I felt lucky to participate). And then I remember my mom telling me how her grandmother used to have to ring the chicken's neck to kill it. Yikes! We used to have to work for our food, people! I guess once you work for it, it makes it taste so much better than anything you could buy from a store. Not that I'm saying I want to go out and butcher a pig or anything, but it's just a reminder how much dirty work is put into the food we eat before we get our hands on it. We are privileged in that sense. But, enough of philosophy. All in all, it was a good time had by a bunch of friends around a table. These are the times that remind me why life is good. :)</div>
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It has been way too long! I am terribly sorry for my negligence. Life gets in the way sometimes, although it's no excuse.<br />
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Whew! Now that's over with I am ready to reveal a new series. They are eerie, otherworldly, full of mystery and intrigue. I shot these with an antique Kodak Brownie camera my dad gave me. I was pleasantly surprised to find out the camera still works and the negatives came out. The inside of the camera needs a good cleaning, but I'm happy with the end result for now. The pictures below are from the first roll I took and I look forward to shooting more. Hopefully some day I will be able to develop and the negatives myself and make prints in a darkroom (how I miss the having the access to a darkroom!)<br />
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Here lies evidence of the once thriving plantation era on Cumberland Island. Throughout most of the 1800's, a planter named of Robert Stafford had a huge presence on the island. Stafford grew sea island cotton and other exports. By 1850, Stafford was recorded to have 348 slaves, leaving him to be one of the largest slaveholders in the south. All that remains are about 20 freestanding chimneys. They are a nice surprise to discover, because since they stand on private land they are not publicized to the national park visitors. Luckily, they happen to be on the road we take to the beach. If you're interested in more of this history, <a href="http://www.nps.gov/seac/arch79.htm" target="_blank">this is a great site about archaeological investigations of the area</a>.</div>
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<br />Lauren Goadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913184011801945949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844040833447287628.post-69131459342752708252011-10-31T14:05:00.000-07:002011-10-31T14:07:15.539-07:00Paper the Walls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Plum Orchard is a mansion on Cumberland Island, built in 1898 as a wedding gift for George Lauder Carnegie and his wife Margaret Thaw. It is actually Georgia's largest historic home. And oddly enough, there are no plums grown on Cumberland Island. </div>
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Anyway, in the 1960's the house was given to the national park service as a gift from the Carnegie family, along with several other tracts of land in it's transition into a national park and seashore. The park service owns and operates the mansion today. It is open to the public and a wonderful gem to explore on the island. </div>
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I love old houses, specifically for all the details of design. Still preserved on the walls, are the beautiful, faded wallpapers from the turn of the century.</div>
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Here is the handwritten signature of the man who installed the original wallpaper, almost 120 years ago. This was uncovered while doing renovation work a couple years ago. </div>
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Did you know there are actually wallpaper historians out there? And a <a href="http://wallpaperhistorysociety.org.uk/membership/">wallpaper history society</a>? Well, sign me up!</div>
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Meet our resident raccoon here at Serendipity. He's a sociable little fellow if he thinks you have food. Here he is, caught in the act trying to sneak onto the porch for some leftovers. Silly Bandit, I have no food for you! </div>Lauren Goadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913184011801945949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844040833447287628.post-82223431516761719562011-10-12T12:15:00.000-07:002011-10-13T12:53:58.023-07:00Loony Luna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Luna Moth</i></div>
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The ever mysterious Luna Moth, pictured here on the porch ceiling of Serendipity. (Serendipity is the name of the house I live in here on Cumberland.)</div>
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FACT: Luna moths are one of the largest moths in existence, with a wingspan up to 4.5 inches.</div>
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FACT: Adult luna moths don't eat, in fact they don't even have a mouth. They only live for about a week, with the only purpose being to mate. </div>
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FACT: This picture contains my two favorite colors, lime green and turquoise, together in beautiful harmony. :)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actias_luna</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/luna_moth.htm </span></div>
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<i>Full Moon and a Headlamp</i></div>
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Photo Recipe: You will need a tripod, a slow shutter speed, and an LED headlamp. Set your camera to a 30-second exposure (more or less, you will have to play around with the best time given your available light). After you click the shutter, run as fast as you can to get in front of the camera and move around with the light in your hand facing the camera. This is so easy for a really amazing result!Lauren Goadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913184011801945949noreply@blogger.com0