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Santa Maria De Menos, Las Tres Ojos, Cristobol Colon-a Historical Tour and Lunch Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic-hotter than the butter on the stove!

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A lovely fun filled day that started off by my sweetheart booking a special, day long tour for me with the concierge desk man, after viewing through some pamphlets and books, everthing was arranged by Thursday evening–so all I had to do was take my receipt and hop on the tour bus at 7 a.m this morning-with promises of a bilingual/multilingual tour guide (English featured.)

To start off, the tour bus stopped at several locations to pick up other adventure goers–and I was blessed to have a nice accountant from Argentian lady set next to me, as it was a very full tour. She only spoke spanish, with a very limited smattering of English and with the multilingual tour guide speaking in Spanish, German adn French and a few words of English, my day was started and finished in Spanish, the most common language of the tourists and German, the other language spoken on the bus-for a day filled with history and exicitement.

First stop was a the Tres Ojos Caves, so aptly named for the three caves, each bearing natural water pools with a different eye color in each. Cynthia, the lovely Argentian lady, and I became travl buddies for the day and enjoy walking up and down the 500+ stairs of the caving system and she assisted in simplifying the spanish for me to understand–reading spanish is easier but listening is a bit hectic when it’s fast!

Las Damas Cave–the legend goes that if you put your feet in the fresh water, make a prayer and a wish and a splash, the prayer and wish comes true

The next few stops included the Christopher Columbus museuem and the Presidental house, neither which are view-able at present for various reasons but still a site to behold–and the seeds are from the palm trees and they are prevelant everywhere!

Eating lunch in the old part of the city inside of ruin walls

The group walked through the aldstatd, the older part of the city with the pantheon ruins, a museum that once was a fortress (see photos) and then the St. Marie De Menos Cathedral and then a free period of shopping and enjoying the plaza and live music!

My Argentianian companion described the day perfectly, lots of really informative venues, many cool sites and it’ was so hot outside, we were the butter on the stove (we were melting!)

And if any one has an opprotunity to try it. Mamanhuana is worth drinking! I also drank coffee and enjoyed the live music from an elderly musician on the  Parque Colón, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana

My siblings and I always love to watch the pigeons (which we say “PIE-GONES” beause my brother mispronounced when he was a kid) and so if I see pigeon in the plaza, i got to take photos
Drinkingcoffee on the plaze

 Parque Colón, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana

Fantastic Cusine, Local Caught at Boca De Yuma, Dominican Republic

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A day excursion first to Higuey for a bit of local shopping, and yes, I picked up some goodies, and then our chauffer drove us to one of his favorite locations to eat a late lunch–I never caught the name of the venue but it was amazing with fresh catch of the day–under a thatched dining area overlooking the “Goonies” style cove–absolutely stunning and lovely get away from the resort and it was tourist free (besides us) and my bilingual boyfriend was able to talk for all of us–what a splendid experience! Well worth the efforts to get there@

Boca De Yuma Cove
Mr. Horton and Ms. Sandra
Our Group
Goonies looking cove
Ms. Sandra and Mr. Horton
Me and my Sweetness
Natures Best at the cove
Thatch roofing is so common here
Fresh Caught Shrimps in a creamy sauce in a Plantain bowl, a local favorite
Fresh Catch of the day
Fresh Caught Snapper

Great Art and Handmade Knitting Items for Sale–each purchase benefits The Wild Life Sanctuary and Adventures!

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Listed below in the Gallery are just a few of the beautiful pieces for sale on my eBay, all kniited and painted by myself, Anna Potthoff. I am selling my art and knitted crafts (plus other odds and ends) on eBay to help support my adventures and 10% of each sale also goes to the Wild Life Sanctuary in Keensburg, Colorado!

I have a special trip to Scotland coming up in a few weeks and would love to have fun spending money while I am there–you get a great item to hang in your home, give as a gift for a friend or loved one or to simply treat yourself while it’s the gift that keeps on giving as it helps others in the process! Happy Shopping!

Happy Shopping–here’s the link to my whole eBay store!

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Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Original art, hand paintd canvas of autumn, halloween/withes
Flower cake painting with original art by Anna Potthoff
Potraits of ancient man at Rosemarkie Firth

Celebrating 30 days Cigarette/Nicotine Free–with my Sweetness

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It’s true! After more than 2 decades (21-22 years) of smoking cigarettes, I have finally quit! 😊😊

Yes, I started smoking years ago, while in college in North Carolina. Why did I start? Silliness? Stupidity? The convenience of smoking- in restaurants, hotels, practically everywhere a person attended or walked into, a person could smoke (even most McDonalds had a smoking area!)

Alas, times have changed but it has been know for quite some time that smoking is not good for one’s health or pocket book/wallet–and I felt it long overdue that I quit.

I sought assistance from my GP, though, as I tried in the past to quit cold turkey or with gum/lozenges or patches, none of which suited to what I need to quit–but with a prescription from my GP, I am 30 days nicotine and cigarette free (and not using vape or anything else!

While there are challenges and more, it feels great to quit and to celebrate, my Sweetness and w I went on a 2 mile (total, round trip) mini hike to a waterfall!! While quitting smoking isn’t a traditional adventure for me or others, this is a lifelong changing adventure for myself and my well being for now the future!

P.S. To aid in my quitting, my knitting has exploded as it helps to keep my hands busy, so check out the new goodies on my ebay!

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Sweetness is happy too!
I made it to the waterfall without wheezing!
Playing in the waterfall, of course, shoeless
Me and my Sweetness
Sweetness David
Anna Potthoff
I finally quit smoking

Historical South Carolina–Oconee History and Waterfall–Wild, Wonderful, and Seeking Lady Slippers and Blood Root at Beautiful Station Cove Falls and Trail!

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Adventures are amazing where there is so much beauty!

There is a trail head, just off the shoulder of HWY 11 (near Walhalla, S.C.) that I parked at, feet from the trailhead that lead to the Station Cove Falls–as seen in the photos, there are a several different informational placards, which is super helpful, not holding for “treasuring hunting” the local flora and fauna (seeking only, no harvesting or picking!)

Even with a funky knee, the trail was pleasantly mild and traversed it in roughly 35 minutes one way–it’s not wheel chair or scooter friendly for those whom need assistive devices but it’s family and adventure friendly for sure! Saw families enjoying splash time in the small creeks along the way and other families walking their bull mastiff and other dogs, so everyone one could be included!

Crossing over 4 different food bridges made it more fun (always reminds me of fantastical legends and lore to cross over small bridges!) The ferns, mushrooms and monks caps were fun flora to find along the ways to the Falls, which of course, I splashed around, enjoying the showers falling over myself–coming out looking like a soaked hooligan but well worth it!

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Station Cove Waterfall at the end of a very mild walking trail, 3/4 mile one way (1.5 miles round trip from parking area/trail head to waterfall and back!)

Old Pickens Presbyterian Church and Col. John Pickens–American History at the Revolution, South Carolina

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A local historical site and more! A cemetary crawl worth taking! Please, listen to the video to get all the information! It’s so awesome!

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A Co-Worker in Need–Help Nicole Maneri Overcome Medical Crisis

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 Nicole Maneri is a fellow co-worker and our manager has set up a GoFundMe to help Nicole out.. She had an unexpected medical emergency and has been hospitalized. She was admitted with Mxydema Crises along with a kidney and liver infection. She has been at the hospital for a week and will continue to be there next week. She has 2 young boys that she has to provide for and will not have income coming in for 2-3 weeks. Please help me raise money so she can feed her children and pay her bill-even $5 would help!

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A Walk along the boardwalk–a picnic in the evening sun at Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park, Clemson, S.C.

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A lovely and delightful way to enjoy Spring time in Upstate South Carolina–Clemson hosts a lovely waterfront park, just off of Tiger Boulevard (parking is easily done at the local Wendy’s and the trail head is just a 1/2 block away!)

The trails are all marked and either paved or done with a board walk style, offering many picnic tables and benches and hanging swings over beautiful docks and more! I witnessed many couples and groups of friends using the lovely accomodations along the trail!

I walked a total of 40+ minutes, taking a little break in the sunshine to get some sunshine on my very winter white legs, while I enjoyed a picnic that I purchased at Wendy’s-I chose the $5 grab bag (with a slight upcharge for a larger drink!)

The breeze was blowing lightly off of the Lake while I enjoyed watching the fishermen ply there talents and skills from their boats, thoroughly enjoying the light refreshing days of Clemson, S.C.

A little way to share some love–10% of all Sales Go to the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado and help support An Adventuring Artist

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Over 80+ items are available for sale on my eBay! Free shipping on all pieces shipped to the USA but able to ship worldwide with a small shipping fee (depending on location!)

Each items helps supports the rescued carnivores at the Wild Life Animal Sanctuary in Keensburg, Colorado–Lions, Tigers, Wolves and Bears, OH MY! All items also include a “Make An Offer” tab, so, shop happy and make me an offer!

Here is the link to all items on my items, and more items are coming!

https://www.ebay.com/usr/apotthoff

Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Original art, hand paintd canvas of autumn, halloween/withes
Flower cake painting with original art by Anna Potthoff
Potraits of ancient man at Rosemarkie Firth
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf