Cinnamon air and a hike to Boulder Falls

There is a song about Cali that says "where the good things are free and everybody's smiling.." I believe it more pertains to the canyons of the Rockies.  Everyone drives a Subaru, smiles and gives Peace signs as they drive by.











Woke up refreshed after a recovery day to Mountain Huckleberry tea and hot oatmeal with walnuts.  Note to self- no matter if you are in the Rocky Mountains with chilly nights, noon is never a great time (heat wise) to begin a hike.

I remember always passing this waterfall section of route 119 when driving up to Nederland.  Decided to find it on foot.

This place is definitely a great and easy place to hitchhike but that would defeat the purpose of the walk:) -which was longer than expected, a few miles up the mountain, but with fresh mountain air that smelled like cinnamon and butterflies everywhere...and the falls, it was absolutely worth it.

Had a breather at the falls, some water and a banana, then made it back to the cabin. Because Boston now believes he is a mountain dog, we go down to the river daily so he can explore...did the daily exploring...taking a long shower, listening to Michael Franti, and enjoying just being.  Happy Wednesday.

Day one of many hiking days...

 Chatauqua Trailhead, Boulder, CO

Took a great hike (minus the getting lost several times) on one of the 155+ miles of hiking trails in/near Boulder.  Opted to bring Boston, and opted for the 4.2 mile trail= at least 6miles after getting lost + an 8 pound weight (Boston). Strolled, climbed, and hiked (with heads in the clouds*) this magical place.  Apple trees and raspberries glittered the trails...

Bees everywhere- wonderful:)

mariposa bonita- pic taken by a friend

Sat on these rocks that were formed into chairs and couches @ a place dubbed Rock Quarry

Saw views like this on every turn

Had a great day hiking, then some amazing food @Shine, got some Rocky Mountain Huckleberry black tea @Ku Cha House of Tea....and am about call it a day, all to do it again tomorrow..another day, another hike, another adventure.

(So he thinks he is a mountain climber....but has been passed out cold since we got home....)

Road Trippin week one

If you have ever been to Boulder you know Pearl Street. Its interactive, lovely, musical, colorful- with the most friendliest people and a vegan shop on every corner (perfect).  

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Visited a little town that gets some of the most snow in the whole state- Nederland. Small mining community with a beautiful lake and quaint shops.

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Trip to Avery Brewing Company...

great local brewery, fantastic people working there, almost all the beers are Vegan friendly and are crazy good, had a fun afternoon before spending the night in downtown Denver.

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Afternoon road trip to Breckenridge...

Twas a long day after a long night but totally worth it.  Drove through the mountains to Breckenridge.  Carved through the mountains are old mining towns, ridiculous scenery, and oddly enough- casinos...

Made it up pretty high- could see the snow caps and almost could touch the clouds...

Ended in Breckenridge and walked a short bit, turned around and drove the several hours back- because the drive is the reason for the trip:)

Welcome to the Rockies**

Beginning of month in Colorado..

I have to say, this travel bug doesn't seem to ever go away.  The last day of my trip to El Salvador.. was with a friend bathing in the Pacific with its healing water and magic black volcanic sand and met a gentleman who lived up in the mountains... has this farm, grows everything his family needs; his spirit was almost illuminating his physical body and we got to talking about the planets, the universe, and our very existence.  I walked away in awe and under the instruction to continue my reading to a very simple yet powerful book by Richard Bach- Jonathan Livingston Seagull.

I just finished the book.  Am taking flight, with the will and knowledge that everything will not only be ok, but amazing, that I am only at the beginning of my life's novel, and this feeling in itself is exciting. So begins another chapter.


Flew to CO late one Monday night, left the concrete jungle and woke to this:

The cabin is tucked away in the canyons, I can hear the river rushing over the rocks 24/7...the air is cleaner, the water actually tastes good, and yes there are stars.  Thank God.

But the weather is crazy..

Day 2

 Snow day in early September, this place is another one Mother Nature's masterpieces- and she is exciting.

I quit my job today

September 4 2014

I walked out of my job today.

At this point I am excited, its time for change.  Some people believe that we all just need to settle down. To that I say- not all those who wander are lost.

My next 2 months will be an adventure.

Colorado for the next month, then  to El Salvador for October.  I heart migrating and soaking up as much brilliant life as I can.  Last month I spent a few days in El Salvador and the energy illuminating  from that place is magnetic.  It's too difficult to even put into words. 

Must always have the most positive attitude.  Positive energy is what it's about, energy moves us and creates brilliance.

Short adventure to El Salvador

This place is Never- Never Land.  There are mermaids in the surf and fairies that glow all around you in the evening.  The black sand glistens like magic and the stars glow so bright you would swear its spray painted in the sky...

This post is brief- mainly a few cool shots, the trip was only 5 days long but thank God the days in this magnetic country seem to last longer- allowing you to feel like you are in a different galaxy where time is obsolete. 

(note this is a experience in person country thus these pics barely scratch the justice surface)