For the world is round and today is Pi day – 3 14 π .. 2023!

Presented in honor of Pi ,

π day,

everything is round today! 😮

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Happiness is camping on a sandbar in the Ten Thousand Islands.
On the fine ART of living in a lens Bubble!

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Fishy tales from the Everglades,

Ten Thousand Islands, Florida Bay and the Keys!

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Today is 3-14 π 2022 !

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Full story at:

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/kayakfari-art/on-the-fine-art-of-living-in-a-lens-bubble/

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© 2023 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.com

All original photographs, artworks and music in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Flex Maslan, unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

All rights reserved!

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DISCLAIMER:

The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

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The Time-release Dose – For the world is round and today is Pi day – 3 14 π .. 2022!

Presented in honor of Pi ,

π day,

everything is round today! 😮

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(tap or click pic to read)

Deep space exploration base camp on a sandbar in the Ten Thousand Islands.
On the fine ART of living in a lens Bubble!

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Fishy tales from the Everglades,

Ten Thousand Islands, Florida Bay and the Keys!

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Today is 3-14 π 2022 !

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Full story at:

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/kayakfari-art/on-the-fine-art-of-living-in-a-lens-bubble/

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! Bless UP

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© 2022 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.com / awakenthegrass.com. All original photographs, artworks and music in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Flex Maslan, unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

All rights reserved!

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DISCLAIMER:

The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

The Time-release Dose – “Watch out for them airboaters, they’re all drunks!”

That’s what the good natured airboat operator

quipped as he pulled into the hammock camp.

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Miami adventurer Leah stands up in her sea kayak and surveys the sea of grass.
Grass Paddling in the East Everglades Expansion Area – History, Gladesmen & more Grass!

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The airboater was quite surprised to see a bunch of canoeists and kayakers already there at the dock, including (then) Everglades National Park Superintendent Dan Kimball!

Out on this sea of grass, it’s important to be able to stand up and see over all the tall grass! This is easy in a canoe, but much harder in a narrow sea kayak. Fortunately, the shallow depth and extensive vegetation cradle the hull and make this easier. Using the paddle as a support pole also helps.

The biggest challenge to paddling a long sea kayak in the grass is that you have to pick your line exactly and stick with it! The long kayak acts a lot like a knife blade – easy to push through the vegetation, but nearly impossible to turn sideways from a dead stop. It really helps to keep constantly moving, and you need to edge the boat because the rudder or rudder strokes are useless and unworkable in the grass. The few times I got off track I had to back up like a semi truck (beep beep .. beep beep) and start my line up again!

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Full story at:

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/trips-sea-stories-pics/grass-paddling-in-the-east-everglades-expansion-area/

Revised and updated for your reading pleasure!

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© 2022 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.com / awakenthegrass.com. All original photographs, artworks and music in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Flex Maslan, unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

All rights reserved!

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DISCLAIMER:

The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

…

I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

The Daily Dose – Modes of travel in the Everglades: Yesterday, today and tomorrow!

“I know that the airboat and the kayak

can coexist peacefully!”

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The neon day-glo airboat Mothership of the Everglades with kayaks!
Grass paddling and poling in the Everglades Water Conservation Areas.

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In the permanently flooded Water Conservation Areas of the Glades, the airboat is the best way to get around and reach fishing and hunting grounds and private camps. Still there is something very pure and beautiful being out on the water where it’s just you, the boat and your pole or paddle.

Moving through the landscape at a human pace can be hard work,

but can also be immensely satisfying for body, mind and soul!

Times are changing again for the Everglades, this time for the better. Let’s face it, people care most about the things they know and love. Additional human powered access whether on foot, boat or even bicycle can raise awareness and help drive Everglades Restoration efforts for generations forward!

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https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/trips-sea-stories-pics/random-gallery-2/florida-south-florida/everglades-national-park/interior/grass-paddling-and-poling-in-the-everglades-water-conservation-areas/

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© 2021 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.com / awakenthegrass.com. All original photographs, artworks and music in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Flex Maslan, unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

All rights reserved!

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DISCLAIMER:

The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

…

I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

The world is round and today is Pi day – 3 14 π .. 18!

Presented in honor of Pi

π day,

everything is round today!

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Today is 3-14 π 18 !

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Each image opens to a story, so take a tour of the Everglades!

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Yes, the world is round – it’s a beautiful thing. 🙂
Welcoming the fall arrival of White Pelicans in Florida Bay!

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Little Rabbit Key – a camping jewel in Central Florida Bay!

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Do you ever look straight up at the sky and spin yourself around?
CLICK for more Animated GIFs!

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Gone up Crooked Creek to have a little chickee camping fun!

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The Supermoon and the full moon camping experience at Little Rabbit Key.

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Chickees and Keys in Florida Bay – Kayaking, Camping and Nice Dreams!

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South Florida’s walking coastal Mangroves – Roots Paddling, Photography and Dreadlocks!

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ART of alternative facts – the last snows of winter on Florida Bay!

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ART of the Bay – Florida Bay Landscapes!

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Chief Chekika’s not so secret island hideaway in the Everglades!

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Above the matrix in the Everglades ..
Kayaking at Shark Valley – A visit to Seagrape Hammock, aka Willoughby Key!

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Chickees and Keys in Florida Bay – Kayaking, Camping and Nice Dreams!

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Animated Everglades GIFs!

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Harvest moon, Super moon, Blood moon and High Tides on the Johnson Key Chickee!

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Heaven or Hell: Summer paddling and camping in the Ten Thousand Islands!

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Camping on the Johnson Key platform in Florida Bay!

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Paddling under the Everglades Skyway – the one-mile Tamiami Trail bridge over Shark River slough.

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Staying Alive in the heat at north Nest Key ..
Chickees and Keys in Florida Bay – Kayaking, Camping and Nice Dreams!

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Seeking Higher ground in the Lower Keys ..
Temporary tidal space and Faith in Numbers – Part III !

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ART of Darkness – Camping with the Stars! Part I

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A very bright full moon over Little Rabbit Key in this circular panorama.
The Supermoon of 2016 and the full moon camping experience at Little Rabbit Key.

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Hanging out under the Milky way and stars at Cape Romano, winter 2018.
Paddling the Goodland to Cape Romano loop and camping in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

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The Backbone of Night ..
ART of Darkness – Camping with the Stars! Part II !

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Stop the world, I wanna get off ..
Everglades winter skies, celestial alignments and the nicest dreams!

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Stars trailing around Polaris in the northern Florida sky. Light pollution glow at bottom.
ART of Darkness – Camping with the Stars! Part II.

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Kayakfari ART Photography

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Fitness, Adventure and Art on the High Seas! 🙂

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Enjoy!

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! BLESS

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© 2018 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.com / awakenthegrass.com . All original photographs, artworks and music in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Flex Maslan, unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

All rights reserved!

…

DISCLAIMER:

The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

…

I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

Poling and Paddling: Everglades Conservation Areas – the case for Grass Paddling!

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Modes of travel in the Everglades:

Yesterday, today & tomorrow!

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Grass paddling and poling in the Everglades Water Conservation Areas.
CLICK for story!

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Enjoy!

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! BLESS

The neon day-glo airboat Mothership of the Sawgrass Prairies!

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PREVIEW:

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I know that the airboat and the kayak can coexist peacefully !

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On the neon day-glo Mothership of the Sawgrass Prairies!
CLICK for interactive airboating panorama over the endless sawgrass expanses!

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The airboat – kayak Mothership of the Otter Clan!

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Siempre Loving the Everglades! 🙂

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Special thanks to Houston Cypress and Renée Manyari of

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 Love the Everglades Movement,

an organization  which promotes awareness of Everglades ecosystem restoration efforts and issues.

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Stay tuned for follow up story ..

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Try more interactive panoramas here:

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/360-vr-panoramas/

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Different Colors – ONE People. BLESS!

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© 2015 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.com / awakenthegrass.com. All original photographs, artworks and music in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Flex Maslan, unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

All rights reserved.

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DISCLAIMER:: The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

Rising above the matrix – high up in the canopy of a tree hammock island!

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Presented in honor of π day.

Two plates, each with a π full of pixels!

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High up in the canopy, above the matrix on Seagrape Hammock in the Everglades.

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High up in the canopy on a tree hammock island in the Everglades interior!
CLICK for circular panorama!

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 A panoramic preview to a visit to Seagrape Hammock, aka Willoughby Key.

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As per the 1898 classic book “Across the Everglades“, by Hugh L. Willoughby.

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Today is 3-14-15 !

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Enjoy!

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Try more interactive panoramas here:

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/360-vr-panoramas/

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Fire on High, BLESS!

Paddling, poling and camping on a Miccosukee tree island hammock in the Everglades!

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PREVIEW:

A visit to a special tree island hammock in the Everglades – with interactive panoramas!

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Paddling around a small tree island hammock on an airboat trail in the Everglades.
CLICK for aerial 360 spin around view over the sawgrass expanses!

Enjoy these interactive panoramas from a recent visit to a small tree island hammock paradise in the Everglades.

This special place is called “Antooch-chokole” in the native Hitchiti-Mikasuki language – translated as “Where the little Pot sits”. It has been sacred ground for generations of Miccosukee Native Americans.

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View of the island from the kayak on the trail.
CLICK for super-wide panorama of the tree island hammock in Water Conservation Area 3A.

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Chickee huts in the interior of the island hammock. On the horizon is the eastern boundary of Big Cypress National Preserve!
CLICK for aerial view of private hammock tree island interior in the Everglades.

In the above aerial panorama you can spot our host Houston Cypress – at home with his iPad! He is a member of the Miccosukee Otter Clan, who’s family owns this sacred land. Houston is also one of the founders of Love the Everglades Movement, an organization  which promotes awareness of Everglades ecosystem restoration efforts and issues.

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Incredible star gazing in the Everglades on a sacred Native American Miccosukee tree island hammock in Water Conservation Area 3A.
CLICK for starry night super-panorama!

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Special thanks to Houston and Renée Manyari for sharing this special place with me – and allowing me to present a slice of their world to you! 🙂

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Stay tuned for a story to follow real soon..

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Try more interactive panoramas here:

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/360-vr-panoramas/

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BLESS – Respect!

 

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