The Adventures Continue

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Okay ya'll...
Just cuz I'm in school doesn't mean I don't get out.
This summer was amazing, and the climbing endless.
In Boulder, there are thousands of climbs within 10 minutes of your doorstep.
In August, Duncan and Karl came out for a 4 day climb trip, and soon I'll be headed to Mexico to see them again.

Boulder - to anyone that hasn't been here - is one big happy bubble. Once you come, you don't ever want to leave. There are so many people who come here to visit, and just decide that this is it for them.
Here, you can get everywhere you need to be on a bike. There are more bike paths than streets for cars! The drivers drive with caution, because the hikers and cyclists have the right of way - always!
The bus system is phenomenal, so you can go everywhere you need and save fumes!

Wildlife It is not uncommon to be in Boulder and a deer runs across your path while driving or biking. Sometimes you will see the mother and child sitting by a bush, and soaking up the sun. I've even seen a deer run across a major intersection and all the cars and buses pause to let the animal run by.
I say hit it! Then bring it home, and cook it up... Bye Bye, BAMBI...

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
I'm just about done with my first year of Schooling, so watch out world....
No complaining about anything, or you might get needles stuck in ya for healing purposes.
Over the summer, my grades slipped a little as I was climbing too much. (Is there a too much?)
But no worries, I passed my classes, and now that the weather is getting cold, I bet you will find me studying more, and climbing less 😞

Couchsurfing
Remember couchsurfing? That is how I worked my way around the world! I have now had the honor of not only staying with people around the world, but some of them came and stayed with me in Boulder.
Here are some pictures of our FIRST EVER monthly potluck. I've recently become Boulder's first ambassador. Which just means I get certain behind the scenes privileges.

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Photos

Climbing with Karl and Dunc
Boulder Canyon

Climbing with Karl and Dunc
Boulder Canyon

Welcome to Colorado
See how colorful this is?

View from Climbing
Kayakers - they just don't get it. They are missing out! Vertical is the way to go.

Duncan and Karl in Clear Creek
Here is Duncan (the white ghost) and Karl belaying.

Beer Meditation
Here is Duncan meditating with his beer after a day of climbing

picture of me when I was young
I couldn't resist throwing this up - it's a picture of myself when I was young and had long curly hair.

Eldorado water
I love the water and the rock (climbing). Here is runoff from the mountains

More Eldo.
I'm a fan.

Broadway is one of the main roads
I love the random artwork around here. I'm on a bike path taking this picture.

a view from behind.
Love them Boulder Boys!!!!!!!

First day of Snow November 14th
Oddly, it is snowing, but not cold enough to justify a jacket. That is what it's like to be in a dry climate!
By noon, it had all melted.

Please note:
There are a few things to note in this picture.
One: This is four days after our first snow. It was back to 75 degree weather. In the spring and fall, the weather just can't make up it's mind, so here I am in shorts and flip-flops, and a t-shirt. Second thing to note: this is only a small part of our school pharmacia. I am learning all these herbs, and what they do.

Clear Creek -
I'm up at the top, and Dunc is at the bottom - PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION

Climbing Trad in November
So happy when high above ground. Why am I wearing a scarf? It's windy!

Comments

[Sonda]

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Joni, I've wondered where you are on your journey over the last year or so and there you are! Thanks for sharing the awesome photos you brave girl! I know you're having a great time. Enjoy! Love, Sonda

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