Tuesday, August 13, 2013

The Wonder of it all



As I was going through all the photos (and there are 100's already) just in the first
13 days,  I was just thinking how lucky and grateful I am to get to 
live this incredible life.




I know this lifestyle isn't for everyone.  
But it is definitely the life I have longed for.



  
Of course there are lots of things I miss.
Like the stability of a home.  Friends and Family.
Good internet service.  A Starbucks around the corner.



But I would and did give it all up
to live this life on the road.

By the way I had a Cafe Mocha from Starbucks yesterday morning.
It was only a 45 minute drive away. 


I used Nancy's Columbine at 50%
And Kims Marabella 50%

I no longer have to wonder if I would like this way of life
because so far I love every minute of it.  Even through the problems
we have encountered already, I wouldn't change a thing.


Living the Dream.

Just to let you know we are up in the mountains just
out of Salt Lake City,  The Campground we are in is called Spruces.
Its in the Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Lots of Hiking and biking and fabulous weather here.
And So Green!


Hugs~


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52 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Gorgeous photography!!

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  2. Kirsty VittetoeAugust 13, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    I am so happy for you, I can "see" and feel that you are at a perfect place for you now! Enjoy every single moment my friend.
    I woke up at 5.57 AM this morning (unlike me, must be the jet-lag) and saw something processing, it was your uploading your post, we must be at the screen the same time! : )
    Thanks for linking up this week at Our Beautiful World, happy to see you here!

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  3. Coloring Outside the LinesAugust 13, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Gorgeous shots!

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  4. MaggidAugust 13, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Thank you for this happy report - for me - it's first thing in the morning - and - you have lifted my soul.

    love & love,
    -g-

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  5. TerryAugust 13, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    It is beautiful there! Linda, what a great journey you are taking us all on! So happy for you! Hugs!

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  6. Heather RogersAugust 13, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    So happy to hear you are enjoying your new life on the road. I love seeing all the photos of your adventures. :)

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  7. JacquelineAugust 13, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Hi Linda, so happy for you that you are enjoying your new life style!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures with us.
    Hugs, Jacqueline

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  8. TexWisGirlAugust 13, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    your photos are just gorgeous! i have no doubt, you will find beauty and gratitude in every place you go!

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  9. TexWisGirlAugust 13, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    your photos are just gorgeous! i have no doubt, you will find beauty and gratitude in every place you go!

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  10. Gina KleinworthAugust 13, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    I'm so excited for you!!! I'm also excited that you are getting closer to us :) Loving that I can see these sights you are seeing along this journey. Hugs!!

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  11. Crafting QueenAugust 13, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    You sound so happy, so pleased for you. Love the photos, they are stunning! Have fun. Hugs anesha

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  12. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Love these, so pretty!

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  13. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Love these, so pretty!

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  14. LynnAugust 13, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    These a re fabulous shots, and I'm so happy to read your adventures..and see America from your lens. I did drop over to Brian's blog and as I said to him this will be such fun to follow the both of you from different camera views...

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  15. Audrey PettitAugust 13, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    I am sooo glad you are loving your new life! What wonderful adventures you are having. Thanks so much for sharing part of it with us. Your photos are just stunning! No wonder you are so happy being in a place like that!

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  16. DeannaAugust 13, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Living your dream is what it's all about...so happy you have found yours....along with an occasional Starbucks. Gorgeous photos!! Hugs!

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  17. The Artful DivaAugust 13, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    You're living the dream - so happy for you!

    Great photos - makes me want to pack up and head out west!

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  18. KiaAugust 13, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    So much gorgeousness! You sure are living the dream! :)

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  19. aspiritofsimplicityAugust 13, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    oh so pretty. I'm sure you are seeing and living with a beauty that few even realize exists. Will you be there in the winter? Is it a permanent change for you? I think this is a lifestyle that I would be able to live as well.

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  20. Silvia(Barnie)August 13, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Wonderful to read, that you enjoy and love this life :) Your photos are fantastic and I'm looking forward to your next blog posts :)

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  21. AppleApricot WenAugust 13, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Hello dearie, so happy to see you joining us at OBW with your gorgeous shots! The Big Cottonwood Canyon... must be gorgeous there and great rock-climbing! Enjoy your stay there! Hugs, Wendy

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  22. Lisa GordonAugust 13, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    How fortunate you are to be living your dream, and I am so thrilled for you, my friend! xo.

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  23. G PeplowAugust 13, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Gorgeous photos of your surrounds and the wildlife Linda and Starbucks sound pretty good to me too! Sorry to hear about the trouble with the tyres, not so much fun with that! I'm so glad it got sorted fairly quickly, take care my friend! I am so happy it's all working out and you're enjoying the journey, hugs Gay x

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  24. Gayle PriceAugust 13, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Beautiful images, as always, and I can feel your genuine gratitude for what you have and are experiencing right now in your life. To take joy from all that is natural around you and to appreciate the little things is a wonderful way to live...enjoy this journey, and thank you for sharing it with us. xx

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  25. Carol BlackburnAugust 13, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Gorgeous photos Linda. I found the link to your hubby's blog and thoroughly enjoyed my trip through it all. He does a fantastic job with it and takes great photos too. I think I probably bored him with the length of my comment though. :) Stay safe!

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  26. JayeAugust 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Love your photos! I just joined Our Wonderful World this week..and if this is a sampling of it, I am going to love it!

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  27. Julie Tucker-WolekAugust 13, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Loving these photos!! You are amazing!!!

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  28. S. EtoleAugust 13, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    What a blessed time of life for you and your husband to enjoy. Lovely photos!

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  29. Sue Lelli August 13, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    LOVE your photographs and so impressed that you are living your dream! Makes you appreciate Everything,doesn't it? THX for sharing your Beautiful sights!

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  30. SylviaAugust 13, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Fabulous photo's Linda, you are a true artist! thanks for sharing them with everyone! Enjoy your Wednesday as I am sure you will!

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  31. Jane WetzelAugust 13, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Incredible for sure lovely Linda! Wish I was doing the same -enjoy!

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  32. Shahrul NizaAugust 13, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Hi, Linda!. It's great to see you're enjoying every minute of the new journey :). You've got the best views and the best friends when living in nature. such a wonderful life!. Thank you for sharing gorgeous photos with us at OBW! :) Hugs.

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  33. libbyquilterAugust 13, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    what beautiful photography~!!~
    i especially like the shot of the bird. so full of peace and lovely light captured.

    thank you for visiting my blog. i'm happy to have discovered yours as well.

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  34. yyamAugust 13, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    I'm glad that you are enjoying your life right now. As always, your pictures are stunning!!!

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  35. Valerie-JaelAugust 13, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Good that you had the courage to live your dream! Thanks for sharing the lovely photos! Hugs, Valerie

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  36. PetronelaAugust 14, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    You are living my dream too....I love being in the middle of wild nature....you are amazinggggggggg

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  37. Ros CrawfordAugust 14, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    Oh Wow!! Your shots are always so amazing ... these are beautiful ... I am so glad that you are enjoying your dream ... live it for all of us my friend ... Thanks so very much for sharing your wonderful photos with us at Our Beautiful world ... can't wait to see more!

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  38. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    lINDA i AM so HAPPY FOR YOU, THE PHOTOS SAY IT ALL, THEY ARE MAGNIFICENT!!!!! And hey if you locate a post I can always mail you puertorican coffee, then you won't need a Starbuck nearby;)

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  39. mandyseaAugust 14, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    wow.. you show such peace through your lens. The bird photo is such a favourite for me... and the stillness of the mountain and water... its a wonderful lifestyle.
    Gorgeous photos

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  40. Lisa Graham August 14, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Love that you are living your dream and enjoying it so, Linda. Happy dance for my friend. I will bet you and your husband are laying bricks around you as you do this...indestructible bricks.

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  41. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    such great photos. Love all of them, and I always especially love a macro photo clear in the forefront...nice.


    Visiting from Tuesday Muse
    Peabea

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  42. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    So jealous Linda -- and I can hear the joy in your posts. Beautiful photos -- thanks so much for sharing at TM this week. xo

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  43. BeccaAugust 14, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Oo! It looks so pretty there Linda! Glad you are enjoying the adventure on the road! Lovely photos...especially love the 2 butterflies!

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  44. TracyAugust 14, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    I've already told you I'm jealous. :-) Those photos just bring home what an amazing journey you're on. Keep sharing! Hugs!

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  45. dawnAugust 15, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    What a beautiful place to be staying at right now, love all these pictures and being surrounded by so much nature. Your new life sounds pretty good to me.
    Thanks for sharing these with us!!

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  46. CatherineAugust 16, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Spectacular!
    xo Catherine

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  47. BarbaraAugust 16, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    "Gorgeous" seems too weak a word to describe these pictures - I'm quite speechless. I love them all but the one with the beautiful butterfly on the thistle I fell in love with... Enjoy your time on the road - must be something like a sabbatical?

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  48. SandieAugust 17, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Love reading your words, and this journey is such a special one in your lives... your images not only in photography, but in your words is just beautiful.... keep enjoying, even the rocky parts.... one day you will look back and just smile so wide... hehehe (you are now).

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  49. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyAugust 17, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Oh, love the last one ... yellow is my favorite color.

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  50. Virginia L.August 17, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Thanks for the stunning photos! I am glad that you are happy with your chosen journey! We followers/ readers can only benefit from your experience! I will look at Starbucks and think of you and hope there is one near you ;)

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  51. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 18, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    So good to see it's all working out for you. It must be an amazing time.

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  52. GeorgiannaAugust 18, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Linda! Such beautiful photos! And your joy in your adventure really comes through and is so inspiring. I'm thrilled that you are so happy with your journeys. What a treat it is to share them!

    Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

    xo

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