Monday, November 5, 2012

Here & There & Beyond

Well hello, dear reader. My sincerest apologies for the significant delay in publication. I have thought of you many times certainly. And while I have been doing many, many things, the internet has not comprised a substantial amount of my spare time. In fact, I don’t even have many photos to speak for my adventures. But I will share what I do have…

Canada, eh?

Vancouver! Boats! Busy-ness!

This guy was amazing. I can’t exactly put his style of music into words, but he was definitely feelin’ it. And recording a live music video to boot!

Wreck Beach - clothing optional & with a magnificent sunset

Photo shoots and hovercrafts on the beach

Homegrown veggies for a Lake Powell boat adventure

One day maybe I’ll also have a floating cabin on the water. Sure was nice…

Picturesque and serene (and you could drink water straight from the lake!)

My wonderful traveling comrade, Huckleberry Finn

Douglas Fir Trees at MacMillan Park! Whoaaaaa.
TEXAS on Vancouver Island!

Plenty of natural beauty along the Columbia Gorge (plus seven microbreweries!)

Have you ever seen a Redwood tree??

The Pacific Northwest continues to captivate me. I’ll be back here for sure.


Not many photos taken down the coast. But this one captures my experience nicely. Trees & bikes & sunshine & fun. [Impressive action shot by Tim Foley]


And then I went back to Austin! Mostly for the wedding of these lovely people:
[Photo by Bob Kinney]
But also to visit some other really wonderful people. In all my solo travels, not once have I felt lonely or bored with my time. That being said, I did frequently recognize the bounty of so many wonderful people and places in Austin that very much make it my home. I value that highly, and I look forward to my future experiences there. But for now, more adventures!

First, a trip to Florida to visit some of my delightful family. (Why does everyone have to be so far away from each other??) Then back to the Bay Area for just a few days before continuing my journey West. The flight to Australia is about 20 hours, but I have it broken up with a short layover in LA, then a few days in Honolulu, and eventually across the pond for a Thanksgiving Day arrival. Phew.

Wish me luck in getting a job soon after arrival.

With love and gratitude,
M

3 comments:

  1. Beautiful, truly. Thinking of you!

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  2. Hey Marisa, Paul Feinstein here. Really enjoyed catching up with you at the reunion afterparty. Hope your Austrailian adventure proves satisfying. As I am writing, I believe there is an eclipse to enjoy in your part of the world. I'd love to keep up with you as I'm stuck in Austin for the time being (though enjoying what adventures there are to be had here). Be well.

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    1. Hey Paul, thanks for the message. You can email me to keep in touch: marisanoodle@gmail.com. Great to see you too, and take care!

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