Things aren’t quite back to normal. I’m still teaching from home as I work in a city with the most cases in our county. However, I was able to sneak away for the weekend. To be honest, all my friends and hiking groups have been posting pictures of Zion. I didn’t go last year because Angels Landing and the Narrows seemed to extreme. Spoiler: they’re … Continue reading Fall Road Trip: Zion National Park
Before you read, I did travel this summer (2020) and did so as safely as I felt comfortable. For everyone, this is different. My stance has been to not make judgments on others at least aloud. 🙂 Friday After leaving SLO and Paso Robles, I decided to skip Big Sur (Highway 1) and take the 101 through Salinas (see John Steinbeck). It shaved an hour … Continue reading 33: Carmel, Monterey, Santa Cruz, & Half Moon Bay
33 and life is getting better every year. My mom gave me money and I picked out my own cake (above). I have my shit more together every year. Actually, I just called to set up therapy today because I need to keep making progress. The first week was celebratory, but the second week has presented some challenges. Challenges aren’t bad, aside from the lack … Continue reading 33: San Luis Obispo & Paso Robles
It’s November and thank goodness. I don’t put a hex on October because it’s notoriously challenging, it’s a fact – it’s a busy month without any days off! March is the other challenging month. It was a festive week and a short week too! Friday was student-free. Red Ribbon/Spirit Week My co-workers and I dressed up all week. I got in the spirit with my … Continue reading Kicking off November in the Desert (Idyllwild, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree)
The last stop on my road trip: Flagstaff. A few years ago, I embarked on a road trip from Tucson -> Phoenix -> Sedona but it was too cold/icy to drive up the Flagstaff in January. As I was planning my trip, I wanted to spend my birthday in a small city rather than on the trails and my friends have raved about Flagstaff… I’m … Continue reading 32 in Flagstaff
After leaving the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and saying goodbye to Hercules, I was solo again. It was time to head into Northern Arizona for the second leg of the trip. Lower Antelope Canyon I booked a tour of Lower Antelope Canyon through Ken’s Tours. As the site sits on Navajo land, you must take a tour to enter. Surprisingly, the stairs down were scary … Continue reading Lower Antelope Canyon & Grand Canyon
Coral Pink Sand Dunes When I saw a Girls Who Hike event to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, I was in! I bought a spot from someone who dropped out and after hiking Bryce Canyon in the morning, I met up with Kristen and Tatiana at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. After setting up camp, we went sandboarding! I was hesitant but loved it! We … Continue reading Sandboarding & Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Stop in Las Vegas I made a quick stop at the Seven Magic Mountains, an art installation on the way to Vegas. For lunch, I popped into Toast Society Cafe, co-owned by Rachael’s Good Eats. It was a gorgeous space with good service. The avocado toast was beautiful but tasted okay. I’ve eaten a lot of avo toast. St. George It got hotter and hotter … Continue reading St. George & Bryce Canyon
San Diego Meet Up Celeste of Seldomly Still put together a meet-up at Nolita Hall in Little Italy. First off, I loved the decor and always wanted to pop in so this was the perfect opportunity. Second, I absolutely loved everyone! I saw Jo and Christina, met a handful of amazing women, and I felt connected! Eagle Rock hike Salvation Mountain We drove to Salvation … Continue reading California’s Low Desert (and San Diego Meet Up)
This year, Jordan and I decided to head to Las Vegas to go clubbing, eat at a buffet, and see a show. We did 2 of the 3 things – we didn’t eat at a buffet but I’d love to try the Bacchanal Buffet next year. I vowed to make this short vacation good. I strangely have a hard time being on trips and having … Continue reading 2nd Annual Las Vegas Christmas Trip
Julie in the World 