I used to drive from Missouri to California every summer when the girls were little. When they got older, the route changed from Oregon to Missouri. There was also the stretch from Oregon to California and the 5 and 101 that I know so well. The Western States take up a lot of room and time to travel through. I always noticed that once I began nearing the perimeter of a State, the geography began to change. It would take on bits and pieces of the upcoming State. Once I passed the State line, I knew I was no longer in the same place.
I’ve been feeling as though I’m nearing the perimeter of a new State these past couple of weeks. Tonight, I’ll be crossing the State Line and I’ll be in a different place. El Sur Experiment has been meaningful and magical geography to travel through and appreciate. But I’m going to leave now and begin something new. It feels like a natural place to end this blog. I do know one thing will stay the same, and that will be to follow the advice my father hollered at us on family roadtrips from the steering wheel: “Wake up and look out the window. You don’t want to miss the scenery.”
Oh, Juanita! I will miss your beautiful blog posts. I hope the new state you find yourself in welcomes you with all the gifts nature and the spiritual life have to offer, and I hope you’ll find a way to tell us about them. ❤
Your beautiful thoughts and photographs will certainly remain forever cherished! Much love and many blessings in your new state. Such inspiring imagery.
I’m with Amanda. I hope this next journey is a wonderful one for you and that we get to see pieces of it when you can. love from Oregon.
Best wishes.
I though your dad just to say todo basura jeje, Mis mejores deseos en tu nuevo camino y no olvides oler las flores en el camino.