i'm still glowing from being in silent, remote nature yesterday. getting outdoors is always a mood booster for me, but i'm starting to think that the further out i go, the more effective it is
it was so quiet on the ridgeline that i felt like i should only whisper so as not to disturb the silence. literally all i could hear was occasional birdsong and insects quietly buzzing. no cars, not even any aircraft. i can't believe that's just a moderate drive away
i'm also just so perpetually grateful to live in an area with such an abundance and broad range of natural beauty
you all, i hecking love california
p.s. i think i'm at the point where i could maybe even manage a trip to pinnacles national park. now that's an otherworldly hike. it's also super. hot. in summer so maybe that trip should happen either very soon or in the fall
