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On The Hard–Stuck in Paradise

February 26, 2015August 11, 2020 / Mark McGuire / 6 Comments

We are back on dry land. "On the hard," as sailors say to confuse the landlubbers. After a great sail from Grenada up to Carriacou and Petit St Vincent, we have now retreated back to the SE Coast of Grenada. Stuck in paradise--otherwise known as the Grenada Marine Boatyard in St David's Harbour. Every boat is … Continue reading On The Hard–Stuck in Paradise

Making the Leap—Our Trip Begins

January 8, 2015August 11, 2020 / Mark McGuire / 9 Comments

We leave on our trip tomorrow. It’s complicated leaving your “real” life for +4 months. Lots of things are getting checked off the list and added to the packing pile. Home-sitter? Check. Dogs? Check. Favorite underwear? Packed. Preparation Panic Sarah and I have been in a state of perpetual motion for the past several days—heads … Continue reading Making the Leap—Our Trip Begins

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The big gorilla outside of Orlando FL held a warning for us, but we did not listen. This was Day 7 of our attempt to bike unsupported across the state of Florida. The day Florida chewed us up and spit us out. We got run off the road, dead-ended by countless sidewalks, learned to fear school buses, and resorted to pushing our bikes through a massive orange grove to reach our campsite for the evening. If you want the full story, and how we escaped to end the trip on a high note, the full write up (in embarrassing detail) is on my website (markjmcguire.com). Sarah and I have had our share of misadventures, but this one takes the cake. #allcitycycles

Experiences in nature and wilderness should be open to everyone.

This past winter, my wife Sarah and I attempted a 10-day, self-contained bicycle ride across the state of Florida. I just finished a write up of part two of the ride over at markjmcguire.com. This was the calm before the storm. Wild beaches and sweeping live oaks, empty camp grounds, and rural ranch lands, with a strong hint of the danger that would make us abandon our route in the middle of Florida in the days to come. Pictured: Fort Matanzas Park, Hontoon Island Staye Park. #allcitycycles

Earlier this winter, my wife Sarah and I attempted a 10 day self contained bicycle trip across the state of Florida. The trip had moments of beauty, but also dished out enough craziness that we didn’t complete the entire crossing as planned. I’m doing a full trip write up at my website (markjmcguire.com) and will be posting a few more pictures and stories from the trip here over the next few weeks. Above, our first morning camping at Little Talbot State Park.

I’ve enjoyed many undeserved gifts in my life. And being raised by these two beautiful people is at the top of that long list.

Summer is over. COVID won’t leave.

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