Seasonal Magic: Winter Stay & Coastal Migrants

Seasonal Magic: Winter Stay & Coastal Migrants

During a colder month I visited Blue Lagoons to see a different face of the coast. Mornings were crisp; the bay held a mist. Migratory birds had arrived — ducks, geese, shorebirds in flocks. I took long walks bundled in a sweater, listening for calls. I made warm...
Last Day Reflections & Packing Blues

Last Day Reflections & Packing Blues

On my final morning I wandered slowly: one last dip in the pool, coffee at the picnic table, watching the bay’s morning hush. As I broke camp, I felt a tug of sadness — I’d grown attached to the place. I packed methodically, careful not to leave stray trash or...
Couples’ Retreat with Neighbors

Couples’ Retreat with Neighbors

At Blue Lagoons I met another couple staying in the site next door. One evening we invited them over for a communal dinner. They grilled ribeye, I prepared sides: loaded baked potatoes and grilled zucchini. For dessert we made a campfire banana split: banana split...
Sun, Siestas & Slow Living

Sun, Siestas & Slow Living

One theme that emerged during my stay was slowness. I intentionally scheduled nothing. I woke late, drank coffee in silence, dipped in the pool, lounged by shade trees, journaled, napped. I prepared midday gazpacho (tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, olive oil,...
Fishing Charter Day & Shoreline Discovery

Fishing Charter Day & Shoreline Discovery

One morning I booked a fishing charter out of Rockport. We headed into bays, deeper waters, exploring oyster reefs and hidden channels. The captain taught me about tides, fish species, bait techniques. We reeled in snook, trout, redfish — a salty haul. Back at camp I...