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Do you ever ponder how some scenes inspire wonder Do you ever ponder how some scenes inspire wonder to some, but mundane familiarity to others? Take the humble palm tree, an every day sight for those who love in Arizona, California, Florida. In Ohio not so much. Every time I return to a climate where I am re-acquainted with them, I stand in awe. Oh and I bask in the inevitable accompanying warmth. 🌞 Now, when can I see them again? 💚 . . . . . #palmtrees #traveldelights #travelwithme #travelersnotebook #travelthoughts #palmtrees🌴 #palmtreelife #arizonalove #arizonapalm #marvelous #wonderandawe #vacationsights #psbonjour
We went to Sedona in February. To be honest, I had We went to Sedona in February. To be honest, I had a hard time with the trip. We had been there last with my sister, Angela. And then the hotel put us in the same unit we shared with my mom and dad 10 years ago... so many memories everywhere, I felt I couldn’t breathe. And that’s the thing about grief. You just have no idea when it will knock you off balance. So I did what usually helps… I went outside. At first I wanted to do all the same hikes we had done, I visited the vortexes and sought renewed energy. But still the grief lingered. In desperation, I knew I needed a fresh view, something to mark this trip and clear my head. The hike to the Seven Sacred Pools wasn’t hard. But it was unique… and spiritual. If you’ve ever been to Arizona, you know the ancestral energy is powerful and purifying. The age of the landscape, the expansiveness, the coloring so unique due to rusty iron in the soil… all remind you of your tiny place on the planet. It has the power to reset and cleanse. I said 7 prayers at the pools and set an intention that day … to honor the memories of my loved ones while making new ones with those who are still with me and want to be in my life… May the earth nourish and ground us in peace May the sun shine its light on our faces and warm our hearts May the love we give others be received with blessing and joy May we accept love offered with grace and gratitude May we listen to the wind and hear each other, for we all share the same voice May the trusted path, while not always clear, guide us to where we are meant to be May our words heal and nurture each other, not wound And may we feel a gentle arm around our shoulders, healing us, guiding us to more beauty and light ❤️🙏🏻
Soaking up the energy of the Kachina Woman vortex Soaking up the energy of the Kachina Woman vortex in Sedona to carry with me throughout the year. ❤️ . . . . . #kachinawoman #arizona #sedonaarizona #boyntoncanyon #sedonavortex #sedonaaz #sedonaviews #sedonasnow #sedona #sedonaescape #sedonahiking #traveleatlive #travelwithme #travellife✈️ #mountainviews #energyvortex
I guess we couldn’t completely escape the snow o I guess we couldn’t completely escape the snow on our trip to Arizona! It followed us to Sedona for one whirlwind winter storm. It sure made for unique scenes contrasted against the rusty reds of mountains like Cathedral Rock. ❄️🌵Now I’ll take warmth again. 😝 . . . . . #cathedralrock #arizona #sedonaarizona #sedonaaz #sedonaviews #sedonawinter #sedonasnow #sedona #sedonaescape #sedonahiking #traveleatlive #travelwithme #travellife✈️ #mountainviews #snowymountains #snowday❄️ #snowylandscape
Good morning, Arizona! Escaping snowy Ohio for a Good morning, Arizona! Escaping snowy Ohio for a little southwest getaway.… even though we head to Sedona where snow is forecasted! 😭 Oh well, sometimes the change of scenery is just that, not necessarily a full shift in climate. So for now, we soak up the Vitamin D, we revel in the warmth, and we admire the desert scenes. ☀️🌵 Happy Saturday, friends! 😎 . . . . . #travelwithme #getouttahere #travelingtheusa #travelersnotebook #traveleatlive #arizonatravel #visitscottsdale #scottsdaleaz #scottsdalevacation #arizona #arizonalife #visitarizona #travelarizona
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! May you give lo Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! May you give love, may you receive love, may we all BE love. And a little sweet Linzer cookie on the side doesn’t hurt. 😍😉❤️ . . . . . #happyvalentinesday❤️ #valentinecookies #bemyvalentine #bemine #givelove #belove #loveyourself #lovecookies #linzer #linzercookies #valentinescookies #traveleatlive #bakewithme
Here’s wishing you and yours a very Merry Christ Here’s wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ❤️🎄 May your days and nights be filled with comfort, joy, and peace. 🙏🏻 . . . . . #merrychristmas #happyholidays #christmastree #ochristmastree #christmasdecorating #christmasornaments #cardinal #booktree #holidaydecorating #holidayvibes #christmasvibes
“The idea of seeing the sea - of being near it - “The idea of seeing the sea - of being near it - watching its changes by sunrise, sunset, moonlight, and noonday - in calm, perhaps in storm - fills and satisfies my mind“ ~Charlotte Bronte 💙🙏🏻 . . . . . #traveleatlive #traveltheusa #newenglandlife #travelwithme #psbonjour #traveldiary #capecod #highlandbeach #massachusetts #capecodlife #capecodinsta #bronte #oceanquotes #seaquotes #novembertravel #november #visitma
My city, she sparkles like diamonds at night. 😊 My city, she sparkles like diamonds at night. 😊 Saw #Prom last night at @playhousesquare … great production, great to see a show again in these beautiful theatres! 🎶 . . . . . #traveleatlive #travelwithme #clevelandohio #playhousesquare #livetheatre #theatretour #clevelandartscene #clevelandactivities #clevelandevents #ohiofindithere #ohiolove #clevelandtheatre #sundaynightvibes
“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from “Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” ~ Emily Brontë 💛 . . . . . #traveleatlive #travelwithme #autumnvibes #autumnishere #autumnleaves #autumncolors #leaveschanging #autumnmood #leafpeeping #saturdayhike #cuyahogavalleynationalpark #cvnp #ohiofindithere #ohiolove
Grapes are ripening, leaves are starting to turn, Grapes are ripening, leaves are starting to turn, there’s a slight chill in the air to take the edge off the hot summer … I might love September most of all. 🍇 . . . . . #traveleatlive #grapevines #grapeleaves #grapeharvest #vineyards #vineyardvines #winery #winelands #vineyardviews #vineyardlife #grapevines #travelwithme #grapeharvest
“August slipped away like a bottle of wine, you “August slipped away like a bottle of wine, you were never mine” ~ @taylorswift 😊🧡 . Good morning and happy September from the lake. 💙 . . . . . #sunriselover #sunrisevibes #sunrisechaser #lakeerie #lakeerielove #shoresandislands #catawbaisland #gembeach #greatlakes #lakeeriesunrise #lakeerieliving #traveleatlive #travelwithhope #psbonjour #ohioexplored #ohiogram #ohiofindithere #lakelifestyle #lakelife⚓️
The perfect “rainy day sit and read and look at The perfect “rainy day sit and read and look at the view” spot at @parkhyattbc. “Is it wrong if I stay here the rest of the day?” I asked after we barely sat down. We stayed. 💚 . . . . . #parkhyatt #beavercreek #beavercreekcolorado #parkhyattbeavercreek #traveleatlive #summervacation #travelwithme #visitcolorado #travelusa #travelcolorado #coloradoviews #skiresorts #coloradolife #frommywindow #travelandlife #travelerlife #iwanttogoback #takemebacktuesday #iwanttogotothere #rainydayvibes
Troll-ing Breckenridge! 😂 But seriously, if you Troll-ing Breckenridge! 😂 But seriously, if you are looking for something to see/do, the Breckenridge troll Isak Heartstone is a fun site to visit close to town with some great hiking trails around him. . . . . . #gobreck #isakheartstone #breckenridgetroll #breckenridgecolorado #visitbreck #hikecolorado #hikebreckenridge #traveleatlive #travelwithme #imjustatraveler #coloradoactivities #summertravel #hikewithme #summervacation #brecklife
Folks, have I mentioned how impossibly beautiful C Folks, have I mentioned how impossibly beautiful Colorado is? I’m so glad we decided to do more hikes on this trip. The @alltrails app is fantastic btw for discovering trails wherever you are and following in others’ footsteps. Honestly, it is why we were less intimidated to try more hikes this time. We did get a little ambitious this day when we not only did the Little Mountain hike in Breckenridge but then went to Hoosier Pass and did the Crystal Lake Trail! At 11k feet, my lungs were burning, but I felt so accomplished, like a real outdoorsy chick. 😂 But seriously, the next day was a pool day. 💙😊 . . . . . #hoosierpass #crystallake #colorado #hikecolorado #coloradotrails #alltrails #alltrailsapp #visitcolorado #travelcolorado #travelwithme #traveleatlive #travelersnote #hikemoreworryless #coloradolove #coloradoviews #hoosierpasscolorado
Can you see Denver in the distance? This is one v Can you see Denver in the distance? This is one view back to the city from Red Rocks, the stunning outdoor music venue nestled into the adjacent mountains. Ultimately this venue started our whole trip, as we attended the @guster show here on 7/25! It is my favorite place to see live music. The setting is magical, and I learned some new tips and tricks to getting in and out as well this time! Now I cannot wait to go back. 🎶 . . . . . #redrocksamphitheater #redrocksco #redrocks #redrocksamphitheatre #redrockstatepark #visitcolorado #travelcolorado #livemusic #musicvenue #bucketlistadventures #traveleatlive #travelwithme #travelersnotebook #travelblogging #summervacations #summertravel #musictravel #summervibes☀️
I stood for quite awhile watching the rhythmic gra I stood for quite awhile watching the rhythmic grace and elegance of this man fly-fishing. He casted again and again into the Blue River seeking that elusive trout to grasp the fly and reward his efforts. Isn’t it a lovely sport?! Very “River Runs Through It”(great film if you haven’t seen it). He and his son were on a trip to Colorado trying to make “the catch”. We had seen them earlier on the trail and bonded over our Ohio roots. I never saw him catch a fish but maybe the journey is better than the destination with fly-fishing? I certainly thought so as spectator. 💙 . . . . . #travelwithme #traveleatlive #travelcolorado #visitcolorado #travelblogging #travelstories #travelandlife #flyfishinglife #coloradolife #blueriver #gobreck #breckenridgecolorado
There are bartenders and then there are mixologist There are bartenders and then there are mixologists. At @theramblehotel we really enjoyed the craft drinks made by Mitchell at the bar, @deathandcompany. Absolutely delish! Plus, he has the coolest tattoo. Swipe to see. 👈🏻 . . . . . #mixology #craftcocktails #traveleatlive #travelwithme #denvercolorado #denvercocktails #visitdenver #visitcolorado #cocktailhour #fancycocktails #psbonjour
One of our favorite towns in the US is Breckenridg One of our favorite towns in the US is Breckenridge, Colorado. We came to Denver for a concert at Red Rocks but felt the pull of the mountains, so we headed west. We enjoy ski towns in the off season. However, this was our first time being here in the middle of summer and it was filled with vacationers. So I found myself wanting to do early morning hikes, cook more at our condo, only go to the pool if it was mostly empty. But the town is so charming and walks along the Blue River lead to scenes like this. Ultimately you can choose how much you want to engage with others. And that’s the perfect vacation to me. 💙 . . . . . #breckenridge #breck #gobreck #visitbreck #breckenridgecolorado #breckatnight #brecklife #breckbecause #traveleatlive #travelwithme #travelbloggerlife #travelcolorado #visitcolorado
We left Denver for the mountains and are spending We left Denver for the mountains and are spending some time in Breckenridge. Today we did two hikes, not intentionally. We hiked up Little Mountain (10k ft) and that was enough of a challenge for me. But then we decided to drive to Hoosier Pass (11k ft) and thought we’d take a little “stroll” there to Crystal Lake. My Ohio lungs are not used to this altitude, folks. 😂 But the views are so beautiful you just keep going around the next bend and the next and the next! 🌞🏔 . . . . . #breckenridgecolorado #traveleatlive #travelwithme #travelersnotebook #littlemountain #coloradophotography #breck #visitbreck #gobreck #summerincolorado #breckenridgehiking #summertravels
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