Grasshopper; Cyprus

This little man was basking in the sun while enjoying a sweet snack in Pyla. I was never alone while spending a quiet day reading or painting in the garden, though something tells me these critters enjoyed life there just as much as I did.

Iguana; Puerto Rico

If you ever make it to Puerto Rico, visit this guy & his buddies on Isla Mujeres.  The quaint, charming island can be explored in it's entirety by moped or golf cart in a single afternoon. 

Puffer Fish; Larnaca, Cyprus

When walking along the Finikoudes in Larnaca, I came across a charming shop filled with shells & dried out ocean life. Tucked away in the back of the shop was the owner; an older Cypriot gentleman who was exceptionally proud of vases he crafted- orange clay covered in patterns made by variations of tiny shells. I bought one after chatting with him for an hour, in part because I was compelled to support this man who was so enthusiastic about the intricate beauty of the ocean that he created a humble, quiet life of it at the end of the road.

This little puffer fish was one of the gems found in the rows of colorful baskets.

El Yunque Shell; Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico would not have been complete without a trek through El Yuque Rainforest. I'm sure the creature in this shell was not something you'd want to see anyways.