After SEVEN MONTHS, I am finally about to embark on a new chapter! Looking back on this experience I realize how incredibly fortunate I am. Feeling grateful for the people that took me in and made me part of their family. Also, thankful for all the people I have met along the way. From the friendly strangers i met on the beach to the wonderful dentist that went above and beyond to make sure i was taken care of; they all have played an important role in my journey. A journey that has taken me so far from my comfort zone, and has taught me so much.
Definitely going to miss the days spent at the ocean; exploring and observing the Pacific. As well as my time spent with the amazing Redwood trees. A quote by Lady Bird Johnson explains it all -- "One of my most unforgetable memories of the past years is walking through the Redwoods last November -- seeing the lovely shafts of light filtering through the trees so far above, feeling the majesty and silence of that forest, and watching a salmon rise in those swift streams -- all our problems seemed to fall into perspective and I think every one of us walked out more serene and happier." It is the most calming place i have ever encountered, something i recomend everyone experience at some point in your life.
And on that note my adventures have already begun! Yosemite National Park was the first of EIGHT National Parks I will be exploring within the next month. Here are some photos from the latest adventures in California starting with Yosemite.
Definitely going to miss the days spent at the ocean; exploring and observing the Pacific. As well as my time spent with the amazing Redwood trees. A quote by Lady Bird Johnson explains it all -- "One of my most unforgetable memories of the past years is walking through the Redwoods last November -- seeing the lovely shafts of light filtering through the trees so far above, feeling the majesty and silence of that forest, and watching a salmon rise in those swift streams -- all our problems seemed to fall into perspective and I think every one of us walked out more serene and happier." It is the most calming place i have ever encountered, something i recomend everyone experience at some point in your life.
And on that note my adventures have already begun! Yosemite National Park was the first of EIGHT National Parks I will be exploring within the next month. Here are some photos from the latest adventures in California starting with Yosemite.
After driving through millions of trees, we encountered a long tunnel that brought us to this breathtaking view of Yosemite Valley. It was LOVE AT FIRST SITE. Katie and I spent two days wandering the park and taking in all the views. Our brains were constantly stimulated hiking to waterfalls and dancing in meadows. Yet another park that proves how beautiful our country is. So much history and life here, I will definitely be back!
^No photoshop here Ladies and gents, just pure MAGIC.^ Bridal Veil Falls
Half Dome^
^A tiny Katie Flynn dancing in the sunshine before we enter the Sequoia forrest. and cross this river nbd.
^ In my natural habitat
Northern California^
^Montgomery woods during rain.
Avenue of the Giants^^^
^Burrowing Owls of the EEL RIVER DELTA
Ukiah Rainbow^
Crescent City, Ca Lighthouse ^^ Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park (below)