“This book is a wonderful celebration of Ed Ricketts, John Steinbeck, and the power of runaway curiosity. It is also a testament to the absolute necessity of living heroically, creating joyful memories, and fulfilling our dreams in a world that makes doing so more difficult by the hour.”

— Brad Matsen, author of
The Shape of Life and Planet Ocean

“An appealing shoestring odyssey chronicled with engagingly ever-ready curiosity.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“Andromeda Romano-Lax takes us on a multi-faceted journey, from literary footstep-following, to scientific exploration, eco-adventuring, and environmental caution, to a Zen-like delight in being in the world. The beauty of her search comes from an attentiveness to the small and subtle and a wisdom born of a large and encompassing curiosity. Not least, this book is a paean to both the possibility and the rewards of far-flung adventuring with small children. I loved every step, stop, sail, and snorkel of the way.”

— Nancy Lord, author of
Fishcamp: Life on an Alaskan Shore
and Green Alaska: Dreams from the Far Coast

Audubon
Editor’s Choice 2002

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