Exhausted From Hiking and Swimming In The Lake

Today I decided to drive up to the cabin with Lula.  I was dying to go swimming in the lake!  I packed a lunch of a cold chicken breast with BBQ sauce, homemade popcorn topped with grated parmesan cheese, and a piece of leftover yellow cake with chocolate truffle frosting.

I had a couple of mugs  of hot French roast coffee at 6:00 a.m., and chomped on a handful of salt and pepper pistachio nuts and a banana.  The drive up there always passes quickly.  It's such a relief not to have to deal with traffic.

The lake was quiet and peaceful.  There was just one fisherman there.  I sat at a picnic table in the shade, and enjoyed my delicious lunch.  I gave Lula a couple of dog biscuits that I had packed for her.  The water was sparkling, and the view was gorgeous!

We drove up to the cabin.  I parked up above where I soon will be spending much of my time, and walked Lula down through the neighborhood.  We took a different route this time.  The houses are absolutely lovely.  The neighborhood is what I've always wanted, yet the homes aren't ostentatious.  They all look so homey.  It seems like the people who live there really value nature, home, the mountains, and a quiet life.  I feel very comfortable.  Everyone is so friendly, too. The vibe is healthy and relaxed.

I found a new trail that was exquisite.  It was high up in the mountains, deep in the thick of the Jeffery pines.  The narrow trail  was so wooded and special.  I felt like we were far, far away from civilization.  The fresh air really fills your lungs. I can see why people recommend living at a high altitude for health reasons.  It makes me feel like a different person, more energetic and excited.  Drugs and addiction seem like they are left behind in the city.    

This website    has a great article on moving to the mountains by Linda Jo Martin.  The article is called How I Moved to a Cabin in the Mountains.  She lived in Happy Camp, California, as a single mother.  I really enjoyed reading about her experience there.  She didn't earn much money, but she loved the location and the people.  I can really relate to her description of where she lived before she moved.  Location is so important.  The people around us really affect us.  The energy of depression is very heavy.

On the way home, I followed some signs to a farm that sells fresh peaches and plums.  I bought a few baskets of fruit.  Everything looks spectacular! The peaches this time of year are incredibly sweet.  I was impressed with the prices, too.  I also bought some Gala apples.  There is no need to go to the grocery store this week, except maybe for some greens.  

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