So initially I wrote out this long play by play of what I did on my two extra days off..but I wanted instead to show you the pictures I took when I went up to Big Cottonwood Canyon and Ensign Peak. I also saw this graffiti art that was done on the side of a building that I thought was beautiful.
These pictures are far from great...and at first glance you might think that this particular day looks cold, gloomy, and sad..but in actuality despite it being overcast the day was stunning... I was in awe at how beautiful and majestic the snow capped mountains looked up there. The air was crisp and clean and it was peaceful and quiet. Ensign Peak was also AMAZING. Then to be in the heart of downtown Salt Lake and see this piece of art on the side of a building that hundreds of people pass by everyday. It was all just so ...beautiful.
Salt Lake really has the best of all things..the city is great with it's old buildings that have so much character and history, to it's diversity, to it's art and music scene...it's a great city without being too overbearing. Then all you have to do is travel about an hour and you'll be in some of the most amazing mountains I have ever seen in my life.
I stood up there at Ensign Peak and thought about all of that and I realized that I could actually see myself living here for a long time. A piece of my heart will always long for the simple life of the islands, the lush green mountains, and the healing powers of the ocean...but I have come to appreciate Salt Lake and Utah in general..and am grateful that I chose to live here.
3 comments:
Im Loving the pIcs! You are so right about the mountains... The first time i ever flew into Utah, the mountains were a deep purple and I fell in love with them and took tons of pictures! (and i realized what Purple mountain majesty is)
Ensign Peak was my first date with J! love that area, the view, and the hike!
Cheers to that- I can totally agree with that last part- a little piece of me will always be back in Hawaii, but Utah has its own hold on my heart now. (if only the two were closer though!)
Plus I'm here which makes it more amazing!! (I think I'll starg blog-stalking you again. It's been a while! And now that I wont be able to walk by your office at detox and poke my head in I'll need to find alternate ways to be informed about your life! lol!)
-Your secret admirer ;)
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