Confessions of a Tree Kisser

We are back! What a wonderful experience it is to go to such a majestic forest, and spend time by the Ocean.
In terms of Forests, I would say the Redwoods are a masterpiece. These ancient forests take your breath away.

I really understood the expression “Can’t see the Forest, for the trees.” If you try to hug one of these trees, you’d be lucky to get 1/8 of the way around their massive trunks. These trees got both hugs & kisses from us!

Mmmmwha! ~ Fran spotted kissing a tree

Just being in these forests really does bring about a centered calm. We drove up a gnarly, one lane, two way backroad to get to this primo grove of mature forests. Perhaps people were slowed down & mellow because the forest has this effect ~ or because it was a steep, long drop over the mountain? Maybe it was a combination of the two? In any case, we were happy to savor the beauty of some of the finest forests, and tallest trees on the planet.


Caution! Getting away from it all may cause extreme happiness!

These are our visiting relatives ~ Grandpa Mac & Grandma Naida. I was impressed with how much respect & interest, the Veterans for Peace shirt Grandpa was wearing, commanded & sparked conversations. Grandma is an avid walker & at 85 can dust me on any trail!