The Travel Life and Living with Intention

Canoeing on Moraine Lake Although I don't like revealing all secrets, this one is too good not to share. Moraine Lake is far more fabulous than the overcrowded, touristy glitz of Lake Louise.  Early mornings and evenings are the best times to enjoy this piece of heaven if you happen to be there during the summer. Early fall you are guaranteed a glorious experience! Stay at the lodge during the week, if at all possible. The restaurant is absolutely first class, and you really can't go wrong with the seafood selections. The staff of the lodge is composed of the finest individuals in the tourism industry who will do their best to accommodate their guests. My favorite spot in all of North America.

Hoh Indian Reservation beach The best way to see the coastline of Washington is to rent a car and just drive. The Olympic Peninsula is full of beautiful surprises and unusual beaches, each with its own unique features. Sea stacks, driftwood fields, climbing boulders, abandoned buildings, and beach combers who appear out of nowhere! Stay away from the big cities of the Pacific Northwest and explore the coast! San Juan Island, Washington Ruby Beach

Hobuck Beach, Washington     The Pacific Northwest is the perfect destination for outdoor adventure, inspiration, and re-evaluating priorities in life.  The fresh air and natural beauty are truly awe-inspiring and for me, spending time out here has helped to renew my commitment to living a life of purpose and priorities.      My purpose is simple: to live every moment of this gift of life with great joy and gratitude.  That's a pretty broad, nondescript statement, isn't it? But somehow, I'm managing to do just that. Every morning, I breathe my first wakeful breath with gratitude for another chance to find joy. I've pretty much come to terms with my inevitable passing; not because I've been given a diagnosis of impending death, but because we all have a short journey here on earth, in this body, with this soul, and with the people who have come into our lives.  So let's not waste the opportunity to experience this life with mindfulness ...