Has it really been almost 2 months since I last posted? I would like to say it is because I have been off somewhere really remote and exotic, but that is not the case.
I was in the USA for a couple of months. Initially I was hoping to be there for only a couple of weeks, but I had dental issues that had to be dealt with. Apparently, I am the only person in the world who does not know how long cosmetic dental proceedures really take. Oh well, it gave me time to visit some nice spots and see friends.
First off, I went to Arizona and enjoyed the desert, yoga and spa visits. I went on some nice desert walks and experienced spectacular scenery.
The cacti in Arizona are really interesting. Some look spooky and some can be cartoon like. And even some can be like a piece of art.
After Arizona, I went to Santa Rosa for four weeks. When it wasn’t dumping rain, I went on hikes with my friends Debbie and Sherri and met new friend Jenny.
It was wildflower season and I had a great time playing with my old camera and a new one. The colors of the flowers are just incredible. I have gotten really in to taking pictures of flowers, which, unfortunately, will mean a new lens down the road. Meanwhile, I am learing with what I have.
With all of the rain N. California got in the spring of this year, the forests were an incredible sight. Shades of green rarely seen in the Golden State and rushing waterfalls.
Hiking around, there are still some signs of the devastating fires 18 months ago. Nature is nothing if not resillient and from disaster has sprung new birth and beauty.
In addition to hikes in the forest and hills around Sonoma County, I also hit the state beach one day. I will get those pictures posted later this week. It’s late now and I have an early morning flight.