A quick reflection on my week in the Florida Keys, and feeling trapped in paradise. Next time, I'll bring a boat.

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Key West in three audio vignettes: - A biplane flies over a southern pier. - The Key West Historic Seaport at 9:00 AM - Duval Street at 9:00 PM The person I say goodbye to: Daniel Linehan

Today I have a spontaneous interview for you from a gentleman who was bicycling around a park where I was editing photos.

We spoke next to an abandon missile silo behind the airport and next to the park. He tells us about the change he's seen over the last 40 or so years of visiting the unique island.

Learn about the Cuban Missile Crisis

On today's podcast: I'm driving the last 100 miles of Route 1 South in the United States and thinking about how people love to junk and acquiring land. ALSO VIBRAPHONES & MINI DEER! 

It'll all make sense when you listen. It's only 5 minutes long. Go ahead. HINT: It's nature, I'm in the Florida keys, and it's awesome. 

LINK: The Park

My first night in the Florida keys. I had previously recorded something entirely different, edited it, and then just didn't like it at all. So I got naked and went outside.

On today's episode I go down to the water to face an epic storm on the horizon, encased in a neon rainbow.

Hurry and see the photos Instagram: @christopherives

Today I spent a lot of time sitting and listening to the waves, meditating, and trying to stay centered. Join me for a short listen?

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Get in touch: @christopherives

The person and film I mention: Alex Honnold

A visit to nothingness - black, moonless, silent, cold. A surprising first night on the road. Plus, wandering around a natural spring in the cool morning.

Some of the sounds of starting. A regrettably short introduction to my forthcoming journey. With so much unknown today, I played it safe.