Category: outdoors
Un finde calmado e introspectivo
As I am growing into my routine here in Madrid I’m so happy to be meeting new people and developing closer friendships. Last weekend was a blast! All of the English assistants at my school had Friday off, so we united in Retiro to reflect over some tentempiés and vino. A few had to split off before to sunset to eat, but Becky, Sarah,
Bienvenidos a Madrid
Wow, the past two days have been a whirlwind. I’m completely drained but I have had so much fun! Danielle and I met up at the Charlotte airport on Monday morning and sped through security no problem. We walked around the terminal for an hour or so catching up about our summer jobs, sharing excitement about our upcoming adventure, and exchanging tips on life
Eclipse 2017: Totality in North Carolina
The eclipse had been on my calendar for eight months before August 21– I am quite a space nerd, and I was not going to miss the chance to see the sun fully eclipsed by the moon. I was so happy to learn that the path of totality cut through the southwestern tip of North Carolina! My brother Ford stayed at the Ironhorse lodge near Robbinsville
Saturday Sunset Portraits
Spring is upon us here in western North Carolina! Snow and ice are melting, brooks are babbling, and the temperature is consistently warmer. (Luckily, we haven’t been bombarded with pollen… yet!) I had been itching to create a few portraits and seized the opportunity as soon as I could. I drove out to Trash Can Falls with a few new friends to explore and
Foggy Finds
The paved road gave way to gravel, which in turn gave way to slimy mud full of tire tracks. Small puddles lined the side of the road. This was the first time I had been exploring as a resident of Boone– I was astonished that a short mile off the road revealed such raw, woodsy terrain. I felt a bit of apprehension as my
Spooky Salem
I felt the leaves crunching under my feet, crisp like the afternoon breeze on my face. Above me were gangly branches, some still outfitted with brilliant oranges and reds. Calm and appreciation washed over me. I felt rejuvenated and empowered. If you have been following my Instagram at all, you know that I was in the Boston area last weekend visiting friends and family.
More Mountains – Land of the Sky
Boone, NC || 11 Oct 2016 I was fortunate enough to have both Sunday and Monday off from work this week, so I took the opportunity to embark on another short journey out west. I ended up in Boone, NC yet again. I love the small-town feel, I love the mountains, and I love the chill in the air. My sister and brother-in-law were