Lake Powell and the Antelope Canyon After spending a day of rest at the hotel we set out the next day to explore Lake Powell. The lake is enormous and would take weeks to really see in it’s entirety, especially with all the side canyons. So we really only got to see a very small … Road tripping through the Wild Wild West (Part 3) weiterlesen
Road tripping through the Wild Wild West (Part 2)
In the presence of gods When deciding where to head next of course the most known places like the Monument Valley or the Grand Canyon would come to mind but also as recommendations on most lists. So when finding little unknown jewels in between the experience is even more remarkable. The Valley of the Gods … Road tripping through the Wild Wild West (Part 2) weiterlesen
Road tripping through the Wild Wild West (Part 1)
Coming back after my short visit from California I met up with Dan again in Grand Junction. Our idea was to go on a road trip exploring the parks, canyons and forests in Utah and Arizona, hiking and paddling whenever we got a chance. Having the van allowed us to be flexible to go wherever … Road tripping through the Wild Wild West (Part 1) weiterlesen
California Dreaming
A quick and spontaneous change from the desert. A visit to the Californian coast. Another but yet so different beauty. I love the ocean. And it captured me again! I got to visit Erich, who already gave me an introduction to stand-up paddle boarding and sailing, and now wanted me to play with the big … California Dreaming weiterlesen
Becoming me
Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about un-becoming everything that isn't really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.- Paulo Coelho ------------------------------------------------ Vielleicht geht es auf dem Weg gar nicht darum, irgendwas zu werden. Vielleicht geht es darum, alles abzuwerfen, was wir … Becoming me weiterlesen
The Green River Adventure
We, Dan and I, had been looking for an adventure. And what an adventure we had. Paddling down the Green River. 68 miles from Green River Town to Mineral Bottom. With all the components an adventure should have: seven days of wilderness, grand nature and stellar views, exploring the sights along the river, pondering alien … The Green River Adventure weiterlesen
Among Goblins
After my hike through Wild Horse Canyon I explored Goblin Valley Park and stayed there that night. It’s such a unique place and I wouldn’t even know how to explain these sandstone sculptures. I best just post plenty of pictures. I spent the evening walking among those small goblins and had the amazing experience of … Among Goblins weiterlesen
It’s Swell
After leaving Montana I arrived in Utah. And with that in another world. The desert. So much space. And what a landscape… Before starting my trip on the Green River I had two days before meeting Dan and decided I would explore the San Rafael Swell area close to Green River town. Arriving in the … It’s Swell weiterlesen
Feeling confident
After my last posts I received a couple of really positive messages about how brave I am to do all this. And also since I wrote about it after my river adventure and how I got my confidence back after the splash. And it made me think about it. What is confidence? What makes us … Feeling confident weiterlesen
Montana – Straight through the heart
„There is something else I’m after, out there in the wild. I’m searching for an even more elusive prey… something that can only be found through the help of wilderness. I’m looking for my heart.“ - John Eldridge Montana – it’s where I feel like I have lost some of my heart. And at the … Montana – Straight through the heart weiterlesen