mission san miguel. july 2013.

after years of seeing this well-maintained mission on the side of the 101, i finally stopped to explore. a lovely church and mission, still and unbothered, crumbling and stately. a few pictures, a brief mediation on the creaky pews, a peak in the entrance fountain, now filled with koi.

mountain view cematary. june 2013.

such a nice view from such a calm, still place.

here's a quote i came across today that just made so much sense to me, where i am right now.



The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth...the only home we shall ever know, the only paradise we ever need - if only we had the eyes to see.

Edward Abbey

 

point reyes. june 2013. 

an epic hike: nine miles in three hours, including stops for photos, berry picking, and exploring the sea shore. my knee hurt for three weeks following the hike, so i rested it; now that i've started working out again, it feels much better. it's amazing how well nature heals. at first it feels like a big sponge that can absorb everything you're feeling and take it away, and then you realize that you feel better because you're where you belong. 

i'm thinking of traveling to south america in a few months, and i'm excited to see the cities and work on the farms, but i'm also anticipating patagonia, the andes, and perhaps even antarctica. the bold, vast, empty places that feel like a strange new home.

emery arts 2013

 

my submission for the Emery Arts show. 2012/2013. 

santa cruz; sierras; the delta; san rafael bridge; kauai; hood mountain, santa rosa.

summer fields shorn

pt. reyes station. june 2013.