At One with Crete
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” -Rumi It was finally becoming clear why it was I was … Continue reading At One with Crete
Category: Anecdotal Travel Blogs
Ibiza ~ Divine Revelry
“Often misunderstood, Dionysus is far more than a wine deity. He is the Breaker of Chains, who rescues not only the flesh … Continue reading Ibiza ~ Divine Revelry
Happy Campers– Reflections from the Oregon Coast
We drove on. I looked out gratefully at the last bits of Oregon coast, reflecting on the amazement that defines … Continue reading Happy Campers– Reflections from the Oregon Coast
Forest Bathing – Redwoods National Forest, California
The forest speaks in whispers I am silent while she speaks Her scent perfumes the air and I am intoxicated … Continue reading Forest Bathing – Redwoods National Forest, California
Stillness – Reflections at Lake Tenaya ~ Yosemite National Park ~ California
We were on the move. A lot. There was so much to see and places to get to. Vanlife is full … Continue reading Stillness – Reflections at Lake Tenaya ~ Yosemite National Park ~ California
Giant Hope ~ Sequoia National Forest
We meandered on slowly through the ancient grove. We were both silent. The presence of these great sequoias had touched us. I turned back for one last look at the beast of a tree. My eyes traced the height of the tree upwards until I could see no more of its top. Around its crown, were gaps in the forest canopy, and sunlight beamed through the open shape, surrendering to the morning’s still, colorless sky. Grace seemed to shine through in stillness and in song. The story of these giant trees must be told. Maybe then, with greater awareness, more action can be taken individually and collectively and more can be done to help sustain them. Continue reading Giant Hope ~ Sequoia National Forest
Resurrection ~ Mohave Desert
Turning off at the Mojave Cross, the road led far back into the desert bush. We parked the van at the perfect site next to giant boulders with stretching views of Joshua trees and gnarly cacti. You could see where fires had ripped through the area; only the wind had held the power to choose which trees got spared. Continue reading Resurrection ~ Mohave Desert
The Hum of Stillness ~ Joshua Tree National Park, California
We stopped to sip water, and we could easily hear the noticeable frequency that was the desert essence. Neither of us moved, we simply tapped in. Although we were quiet, and unmoving, and all around us was still, the ringing in our ears intensified, becoming more overwhelming, playing its divine humming tune of nature. Continue reading The Hum of Stillness ~ Joshua Tree National Park, California
Saguaro Desert- Arizona
Dust wafted behind us as we trudged up the narrow, rock-lain
trail to the top of the mountain. The parched earth crunched beneath our
shoe tread and all around oozed a dry steaminess of thick desert air. From the mountaintop, the view revealed an expansive valley patterned with innumerable saguaros and succulent shrubbery filler, while the crisped, desert land gleamed light golden in the sun’s reflection.
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Arizona’s Petrified Forest-A Walk through Ancient Time
A terrain once dominated by the dinosaurs, its mysterious atmosphere was palpable. We looked around at this fantastic, petrified graveyard, with its remains of preserved ancient trees. Shards of wood from their large trunks scattered the terrain like ashes strung along thousands of acres. Continue reading Arizona’s Petrified Forest-A Walk through Ancient Time
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