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2022 A Year to Remember

2022 A Year to Remember

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2022 A Year to Remember for us, We started this journey back in September of 2021 and what a trip it has been. Even during these trying times for everyone, we are so thankful to have traveled around the states to see what beauty awaits all of us when we step away from the noise of the world around us. Creation has a way of keeping things in balance, it is alive and thrives no matter what.

2022 A Year to Remember

We have made it to Washington and will be heading east again soon. We have travelled over 8000 miles in 11 months. Seeing things beyond my wildest dreams, a place that is a true gift to our eyes when we slow down and really see what is around us.

This journey was also a trip to try and avoid snow for the first time in my life. It was so nice not having to shovel snow this past winter. We were able to stay in some mild temperatures most of the way, a few 90 degree F days, but overall not to bad. This map shows the route we took, it wasn’t a planned route, we just knew to go west and then north.

We did want to see the Red Wood forest, but California seems to have to much going on, like higher gas prices then what was in our budget. But, we did come across some amazing pine trees in the mountains of Nevada that towered over anything I have ever seen. So that was good for me.

Washington this time of year is just gorgeous, I have never seen so much green, the Norway spruce trees are amazing. The smell of flowers is everywhere and so many new birds I have seen here as well. I will definitely come back to this state for sure.

2022 A Year to Remember

Overall, what might be my favorite place? Well, Nevada was at the top of my list until I saw Oregon and Washington. I grew up in the north country and I have a love for forest over desert. But, Montana is next and I am thinking I will love that as well.

Folks have asked us many times on this trip if we miss our home.

Over my 60 years of living on this planet, I have discovered that home is not just a place for me. Home is a place in my heart where I know I am going. But, life is to be lived no matter where you are, this beauty around us was made for us to enjoy and marvel at the craftmanship of our creator.

Our time here is very short and when you see the vastness of this earth and the heavens above, it makes me not want to miss a moment of this precious thing called life. To love, laugh and smile and help others do the same.

Thank you for coming along on this journey with us. We still have more to come. I love sharing what I see through the lens of my camera and taking photographs of this beautiful place, creating a moment in time that can not be duplicated. A photograph becomes history the moment you snap the picture.

What lies ahead is just as exciting, faith, love and trust in our Father, that is what I believe in. 🙂

Thank you

2022 A Year to Remember

Sandra J

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    1. Thank you Mr. Ohh, yes I have added 4 new birds to the list from WA, one is a new hummingbird and a red chested woodpecker. I still have to look up the exact names of them. Olympia WA is just beautiful this time of year.

        1. We sure are Mr. Ohh, we are at my brothers place right now in the middle of Montana wilderness, where there are signs everywhere saying we are in Grizzle bear territory. 😁

      1. We will be embarking on our big post-retirement trip in January. Six months!!! Very much looking forward to it. Hooe you will join us virtually. I know we will see many birds.

  16. We have not only been spellbound by the birds, miscellaneous other critters and landscape, but we have learned a lot of info from following your journey. You have given us facts, figures, photos and narrative to make us envious of places most of us will likely never see in our lifetimes, so thank you Sandra for that.

    1. You are very welcome Linda, thank you. It has been the most enjoyable trip and I love sharing the photos. I have plenty more to go through for sure.

  18. Thank you for taking us along on your journey – we get to enjoy the sights and don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for gas ha!

    1. I know, we keep finding gas stations here and there at 4.98 or so, but we have had to pay over 5 a couple of times.

  19. You dispelled Covid and strode on in your journey across the different states! Well done Sandra and we benefited from the gorgeous sights you saw through the lens of your camera. Thanks.

    1. Yes, we each have to make our own path and continue life with what we know to be true and follow our own beliefs. We are living in some strange times right now. 🙂

    1. 🙂 thank you, yes, this trip is showing me some places I never thought I would see. Amazing what He made for us. 🙂

  21. Trust in our Father, indeed. I also believe in that, Sandra.

    Thank you for sharing your journey and the wonderful pictures with us. It is a blessing.

    May God give you continued safe travels in His awesome creation.

  22. What a wonderful journey! I hope you enjoy Montana. It’s my home state, so maybe I’m a little biased, but I think it’s pretty great. The scenery is incredible (and if you’d like any recommendations or have any questions, I’m happy to answer them).

    1. Thank you very much Diana, my brother lives there, it will be so fun to see the state and visit family. 😊

  25. Thank you Sandra, for taking us along. Your wonderful pictures and spiritual insights are a blessing each day. The Lord has blessed y’all with a great trip. Looking forward to more. Onward

  27. You have a powerful gift that I hope you never lose–love of nature , the willingness to explore and be open to new experiences and your faith. Your photographic ability is a true plus. 😉

    1. Thank you very much, I truly appreciate hearing that. I grew up with the love of being in nature from my grandfather. Being around animals and watching birds from a very young age. There is always something new to see and learn about creation that is so much better then anything else for me. What a place this is. Have a wonderful day. 😊

  30. That’s a mighty long drive, I take it you have a camper ? Either way, so good to be able to follow you on your cross country journey through the lens.

    1. It has been quite something. Yes, we will go home for the summer and next winter our son is coming home from being over in Italy with the Air Force, he has been there 3 years. He will be stationed in Georgia so far, we plan on going there when he gets home. 😊

  32. What an amazing journey you have made and I cheered when I saw that the highlight was Washington and my Oregon. I hope you get back, but I know you have more places to explore and you will also love Montana! Blessings and safe travel on your trip home.

    1. It truly has been. We will definitely be back to Oregon and WA, what beautiful states they both are I have never seen so much green and the mountains are breathtaking. We did not get to spend enough time here, but we will be back. 😊

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