I have won the lottery if one thinks that seeing beautiful places is worth more than all the money in the world. Opportunity and a little luck have combined with circumstance and I am wandering again.
Last week, Montana and Glacier Park. This week, Big Sur and Yosemite.
I am delirious.
My head is centered by home. But my heart, it is a wanderer.
Here are some pictures I took of Montana and Glacier, via Instagram. Which adds a bit to the dreaminess.
I am off to cash in more winnings to share with you soon.
Till then, I hope you find beauty along the road you travel.
“That’s why I have to go back
to so many places
there to find myself
and constantly examine myself
with no witness but the moon
and then whistle with joy,
ambling over rocks and clouds of earth,
with no task but to live,
with no family but the road.”
—-Pablo Neruda
Lovely, lovely, images.
Thank you Elizabeth. The subject matter makes it pretty easy
Yes, you have won the lottery! Those are all such amazing places to experience. But visiting them so close together might be like too much candy on Halloween night!
You are so right…….I just got back and I feel overstuffed and overwhelmed
. But happy, nonetheless. Thank you 
You are a lucky lady, Bella. I’m so glad you appreciate everything you’re seeing.
I do not think I will ever tire of my wanderlust, Elyse. At least not in the foreseeable
So beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us!
I can’t help myself……I always liked show and tell when I was young, too!
So Beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing them. I was at Big Mountain this summer…It was beautiful then and will be now too. This is such a beautiful time of year for your great photos! Can’t wait to see them.
Loree
So good to hear from you Loree……..we are overdue
I’m planning a surprise “spontaneous” trip for my husband to Yosemite this week. Perhaps, we will cross paths – look for the overweight stick figure with the blue glasses.
Gorgeous photos – can’t wait to see your Yosemite and Big Sur posts.
I saw lots of beautiful things….just hope my pics do justice to some of it
We are all richer for the beauty you share. Extraordinary trip..
You are so very kind, earthstonestation
Breathtaking. One and all. Thank you for sharing these images.
My pleasure to share…..thank you for looking Phil
How wonderful, to visit such beautiful places…
I really appreciate the opportunity to see these particular places ShimonZ
Dear Winsome:
These photos are so beautiful they give rise in me an overflowing feeling of gratitude of being alive to see thru your eyes the miracle that nature provides. Your vision pinpoints the very essence of the ordinary and the extraordinary. You have a gift and thank you for sharing it with me and all the rest of your viewers.
Thank you, Bodi.
Takes me back to my trip last year. It’s amazing isn’t it? And I love the varied shots you took, but you always have such a keen eye for photography. Just breathtaking!
I had tried to get to these places long before now but never managed it…..so many amazing places, so little time, right? Thank you writingfeemail.
Beautiful photos. I especially like the one of the Adirondack chairs on the deck. I want to go there & just sit still. Very inviting.
When I called to make reservations at the lodge they told me that they were closing for the season that weekend but if I wanted to stay in one of their two guest cottages that remain open during the winter they would leave the key under the mat. I had the place to myself for much of the weekend. Heaven!
What a fun + rejuvenating experience for you. I’m jealous!
Big Sur and Yosemite are two of my favorite places in the world! Have a wonderful time!
Thank you Carolyn…….I feel I’ve overdosed on gorgeous surroundings after all of this
Thanks for sharing your winnings … and the last one in the first set captures my attention the most.
This was my second visit to Glacier and that shot is the view I most remembered and wanted to see again. Thank you
Oh, my dear, you truly have the artist’s eye and the mind of a poet. Your first remarks read like poetry. Thank you so much for sharing your Montana adventure.
Jan, I would love to have half of your poet’s mind
. Thank you.
You are tempting me with these images. I am such an east coast girl, but this is so tempting. Gorgeous photos as always Stacia. Enjoy every moment!
b
And I always tend to looks West, Barbara. I need to visit your part of the world soon
Thanks for sharing your treasure with us.
Thank you, patti, for letting me share what I truly do treasure
There is a lot of richess in a wandering heart and these photographs are proof of that. If you have a wandering heart like me, but can’t afford to travel, these pictures really are worth a thousand words
If a wandering heart is rich, counting ducks…..I must be wealthy
This is a beautiful travelog of your journey. Thanks for taking me along.
I am glad you came along, Michelle
Beautiful pictures. The last one is awesome. You are one lucky person for sure to visit such beautiful places.
Thank you Arindam
. I have to admit that last shot turned out far better than I thought…..it was one of those that just kinda happened.
OMG those photos are amazing! They look like paintings. You have an artful eye.
Thank you
I’m always surprised at how narrow the roads are on the mountains, but somehow there’s enough room for two cars! Beautiful pictures
The Going to the Sun road was closed for road work prior to winter so I didn’t get to go on it this time. I remember it being very narrow and the drop off is quite spectacular!
I would love the visit Glacier national park. Happy wanderings.
Glacier should definitely be on your list!
These images leave me groping for words. I can only try to imagine how you felt standing in those places. Thank you for giving us this unforgettable glimpse.
Thank you, bronxboy. Glad you stopped in
Love the photos!
I had a great time taking these photos yearstricken. Glad you liked them!
Beautiful. You have definitely won the most important lotto in life.
That’s exactly how I feel, Kourtney
Great angles!
Oh my goodness! I am so far behind on reading posts, Stacia – but am I really this far behind? Early October?! These are gorgeous. I am in awe. Goodness how I love your words and pictures. Yes, you’ve won the lottery for certain.