Jessica Wandering

Photos and thoughts on my travels

Jen’s visit

I am so lucky that my wife really loves my ex wife. It has been very instrumental in healing the wounds of our divorce. Zarah sees Jen as family. Which she truly is. And she’s a great riding buddy too.
First day, Grand Canyon
Pictures never do it justice, even if you take a hard trail.
But there was a smidge of a rainbow in the distance.
And elk on the side of the road. So that’s cool
Day two ocotillos
And more ocotillos
And great Sedona trails like Mezcal
Day three, back to the aspens while Zarah had work.
Some were past their prime, but then you get a stark wintery look. The sky here is sooooo blue.
And many are still so incredible
I love that this hawk has such a lovely territory.
There was snow on the peaks! 16.5 miles wore us out. Especially at 9000 feet.
Next day was a relative rest day closer to Flagstaff. The oaks are pretty.
The trail had some cool bits too, but Jen and I were tired.
Day five, back to Sedona and the clouds were out to keep us cool. It can still be 80 in Sedona in October.
More ocotillos. There is something about their gangly movement in the wind, and their green appearance while they have wicked thorns that is compelling.
And you are just right IN all the formations. Sedona seems too special to not be a more protected area, but it is neat we can ride there.
I had a vision of capturing them riding in the distance, but they are actually hard to find. Tiny specks near the bushes on the right. I guess it gives the perspective of size like I wanted.
And we finished right at sunset.
Day six, Sedona again.
Bright and sunny
Occasionally green
Never dull.
Great riding, and five days in a row is a lot.
A good visit. And good to have family when approaching the 2nd anniversary of moms death.

jessicaeastre

5 responses to “Jen’s visit”

  1. Vfelton Avatar
    Vfelton

    Awesome pictures and commentary. We had a few nice fall hikes here before surgery on 10/18. 8 days out i am still on big drugs waiting for it to stop hurting like a mother. They tell me this is normal. Good thing i didn’t know that before. i am confident i will get through this in time for X-country skiing. thanks for sharing so i can participate vicariously!

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      jessicaeastre

      Thanks! This is your hip? Congratulations on getting it done. Sorry it’s hurting so much right now. It should turn the corner soon. I’m sure you will be doing at least some classic xc skiing this year. I will not post your comment since it’s got medical info. My email is jessicaeastre@gmail.com.

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    Kiri

    What lovely photos and writing. It’s great to see you embracing life so freely, and sharing the journey as well.

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    jenniferlblackburn

    It was so much fun to visit you guys! ❤️

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    kushneza

    We loved having you here Jen! Felt so good to have family in town and so much fun! And good riding! And good coffee! And star realms!!!

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