Doors of Italy

One of my many obsessions while in Italy was all the amazingly beautiful and unique doors.  The architecture is a wonder unto itself, and it's hard to fathom how old these streets and buildings are.  I thank my very patient travel companions who didn't complain when I stopped every few feet to capture yet another door!  Here is a glimpse of my collection of door photography!

New Orleans!

A wonderful long weekend visiting historic New Orleans!! Living large at the Ritz Carlton!

Lots of Oysters! Checking out the Parades!

The Soul Rebels at DBA!

The streets around the French Quarter Jackson Square The famous Cafe DuMonde

The Aquarium Street Music Perry at the Oyster Bar

Run through Armstrong ParkBrunch at Ruby Slippers Touring the Garden District Lafayette Cemetery The infamous Bourbon Street THE coolest tree! Oysters at Drabo's

Ranch running

While there are countless things I love about my annual pilgrimage to the beloved Triangle X Ranch, one of my most treasured times is my morning run.   Mornings are just. the. best.  

I have always loved mornings- watching the world wake up, having space and time and quiet to myself- but it's on a whole other level out west with the grand display of light as the sun rises turns the mountains from gray to pink to blue.  The air is cool and crisp and truly the best way to wake up!

The horses are usually coming at this time so it's always a treat to watch them run up the driveway in all their grandness.

The last day at the ranch my sister joined me for some of the fun and her husband Phil captured a few fun photos.  While they will never truly capture the experience, it's a nice reminder of such a sacred time and space.