Monday, June 25, 2012

Exceptional words... and unforgettable speech

Please enjoy this amazing video; it is tremendously informative, as well as courageous, wise and heartful.

Video stream featuring Richard Dreyfuss >>> link.  You will want this to be come part of your library.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Hiking the Pinnacles

What is it about the need to get into the mountains and recharge?  The air, the solitude, the achievement; all of these things or something completely different.  Yesterday it was about reengaging.

The Pinnacles National Monument is a beautiful National Park, and yesterday was no exception.  The heat made it an especially quiet and solitary hike.  It was hot as heck which made my hike a bit more intense; it also meant that I would see very few hikers on the trail.

The Pinnacles are pretty awesome.  It begins with straight paths and tree cover that offers nice shading; it quickly progresses well groomed but more aggressive winding paths along the rock formation from times past volcanoes.

While I did not see any rock climbers, there were a couple of other hikers enjoying the serenity of the area despite the 95 degree temperatures.  Bring plenty of water on this hike as the temp at the higher elevation was pretty intense due to the heat radiating from the rocks.  I will say the trail offered plenty of places to rest if needed that provided small shading.

Atop the High Peaks Trail, I got to enjoy the flight of the magnificent condor, with their expansive wings were impressive; circling around me as though I might be their next meal and an alert to other potential predators, or perhaps the flight of the condor was my reward for making it to the top.  Either way it was a pleasant experience and wonderful view of the Salinas Valley and mountain ranges.

As I made my decent, I paused to capture images through the lens that we don't always get to capture with our senses and retain in our memories.  Though the man made tunnels are unique, they are unnatural so I actually prefer the natural arches the trees offer.

I always find a tree to hug and exchange energy to ensure earth knows I appreciate all its diversity and offerings.

Today? Julia Pfeiffer State Park.  It is suppose to be some of the most breath taking views that California hiking has to offer.  I'll keep you posted!

ps I just figured out why I needed this hike... I had to get from in front of this screen that takes up entirely too much of my time; so see ya!  Off to my next hike!

Be happy, have fun, and live every moment of your life Today!

SmW