Message in a Bottle Hunt Turns Into Hunt For the Authors!

In February of 2022 I went hunting for messages in bottles. It was a very, very good feeling. I mean, conditions were harsh and I was pretty beat up by the end of it. But, like so many others – so many of you reading this, I am sure – just getting to do something I missed so much, something that is a core part of my identity, was wonderful. And the best part of all was that I got very lucky and found a little treasure among the trash that continues to wash up everywhere. One treasure was this beautiful message in a bottle.

Becky and Jim Message in a Bottle in situ on the Caribbean beach where I found it.

The bottle was so dark, I nearly walked past it. But luckily I could see that the cork was intact, so I swooped in for a closer look. Lo and behold, there was indeed a message inside! Continue reading →