list no. 21 :: a road trip

1. I hit the road early, Santa Barbara my destination.

2. My bathing suit and cameras packed, I went to visit a friend for a long, over-due, fun-filled day.

3. We decided to start our morning with a hike, but made a quick pit-stop so I could purchase this linen pouch, 

because I was coveting hers.

4. My spend-y moment passed, we drove to the mountains for a simple hike into the park and an amazing swimming hole that we had all to ourselves.

5. Standing in this swimming hole was purifying and cleansing.

6. I didn't realize how wound up I'd been, until I finally felt my breathe slow and my body tuned into the rhythmic sway of the water.

7. After snacking and relaxing,

we drove to the sweet town of Los Alamos, for lunch and libations here:

8. Late afternoon on this beach, found us combing for holey rocks and feathers. Instead we found sea glass and a delicate bird skull, which she added to her growing collection of bones.

9. After a delicious coffee restorative here, and a little time reviewing our day in her amazing fairy garden, 

it was time to go. 

10. And this girl was restored and rejuvenated once again.