I Swam to Prickly Pear Island @ChadZuberAdventures
I Swam to Prickly Pear Island  @ChadZuberAdventures
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I am returning to Spain for the second Primitive Survival Course in Ciudad Real from April 30 - May 3. Follow the link for more details: supervivencial.com/curso-supervivencia-nivel-avanzado

Opuntia stricta grows along the coastlines of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. While exploring the coastline I found this prickly pear to be extremely common. The fruit is absolutely delightful to eat. Many other wild foods are available in this area as well as resources to facilitate primitive survival.

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