Wind And Waves

An awesome place to watch the sunset near our house. This was one of hte last sunsets at 5:45, now the sun is setting around 4:30. No!

Matt, Chris and Jeremy
Soon after I got to Colorado, we planned a trip to the ole miners cabin. Whenever I get an opportunity to come to Colorado I try to get up to the Cabin. Its such a magical place. We hiked up in the dark and while a big storm was moving through. It was
Dumping snow! Perfect weather for a trip to the cabin. We got it super cozy inside with the wood-burning stove and candles sprinkled around.

Jeremy on the hike down the mountain

“You only have what you give. It’s by spending yourself that you become rich.”

Fred had a Corvette. I’d never ridden in one before and frankly I’d prefer the speed of a moto and the feeling of leaning hard through the curves but the feeling of the speedy car hanging tight to the curves no matter how fast we took them, was an amazing sensation. You can feel the g-force, almost like in a plane. We went on a long drive through the Canyon Lands, the leaves changing and the sunset lighting and great company made it one of the most memorable drives I’ve been on! We stopped at the Needles Outpost where Fred’s friends live and operate a small gas/food place. It seemed like a dreamy job, living out in nature miles away from civilization and getting to meet an array of folks from all over the globe who are attracted to the Canyon Lands through various passions. It took some time to wait for our hamburgers but it was well worth the wait, they were the most delicious hearty hamburgers and they were made with such love! I didn’t even have room left for ice cream. When we were leaving, I asked them if I could get a picture with them, I felt silly, I don’t usually go for these kinds of photos but the whole experience felt pretty special to me.

What a thrill it was driving into the Moab valley. The sun was shining and the leaves are changing! It is photographers paradise down here. I’m not sure I want to leave. First thing, I set up camp next to the Colorado River and then went to fill my water bottle with spring water coming out of the red wall. Then I went to explore one of the many canyons. I was jumping across the river, scrambling up rocks and soaking in the Colors. I felt like a kid again. I got in contact with my good friend Fred and we caught up on the last 4 years over a delicious dinner! Wow. Thank goodness I veered off the highway.

A car full of Japanese tourists wanted me to take their picture and they kindly offered to take mine….. what the heck, why not! It was cold and wet riding through Salt Lake. Then I hit Green River Utah and the Sun came out. I was soo thankful for the sun.

I noticed blue sky and sunshine to my right, which is where Moab is…………..so I got of I-70 and headed south. !Viva Moab!

The leaves are turning, the busy summer season is drawing to a close, there is a chill in the air. Its time to move south! Its been a challenging summer for me, and has afforded me lots of travel! As the brisk air sets in, I’m shifting into hybernation mode. I had enough extrovertism this summer to get me through the winter, now I’d like to go somewhere and reflect and same money for my next move. It was sad saying goodbye but I suspect I have made some lifelong friends.

Here I am in action. I snapped this picture right after I had gotten up to do midnight checks.

One of the students on a cold morning had to bust a coal with his bowdrill set for the morning fire. This is a picture of him blowing his tinder bundle into flames. Being able to make fire is an incredible feeling.