It’s a different light up here, less grey, brighter, and there is always a feeling of wide open spaces. This is the land of mountains, spectacular sunsets, and long drives.
For someone that’s lived in a condo with buildings all around her for the last 17 years, this is quite the change. Down on the coast I couldn’t look out my windows and see the sun setting in the sky, it was blocked half way down by a building across the street, with two more to be built beside it. Even when I drove beyond the city, I couldn’t see for miles like I can do here.
But it takes a little getting used to, all these wide open spaces, and I hope that I never lose that sense of awe at how much space, and land is out there. Distances are greater, and it’s nothing to have to drive a hour to get to a big enough city that has a Michaels, or a Home Sense. Those were stores that I could drop by and visit whenever I liked, now it requires a planned day of travel. One that I have only made once since we have been here. Beside a little mental lament about the “big” city not having a Chapters Indigo, I think that I have adapted well.
With sunsets like these, who needs a Chapters anyways?
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Ah, there's nothing like wide open spaces! I grew up in various places with nothing but forest or desert and big sky all around. Now things seem a little more cramped..
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your beautiful sky!
These pics are beautiful. I think you will love living rurally, although there are ups and downs to living both in town and in the country. The ups will outweigh the downs. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are awesome!! They can't compare to those brick storefronts. Unfortunately, I have to admit I would like a few of my favorite stores a little closer to where I live, rather than driving an hour or more to get there. Oh well, look at all the money we are saving.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are (as always) gorgeous, Jen.
ReplyDeleteWe've lived up here for almost 9 years, and I never tire of the beauty. Every day is unique. But yes, I do miss my favorite shops in Boulder. Florists, fabric shops, art shops... sigh. I keep a detailed shopping list in my wallet all the time, add to it, and pull it out when we hit the city so I don't forget a thing!
Wishing you a happy one,
Zuzu
Hi Jen...you live in a beautiful area and there are some wonderful places to explore. This summer you should take a drive to Revelstoke and take the trip to the top of Mt Revelstoke...the scenery is breathtaking or take the gondola up Mount Mackenzie! The road to the old Mica Dam is also beautiful or south towards Nakusp and across the two ferry's where you can make the loop back to 'V' and home. We'll be there this summer so will probably take a drive or two ourselves. My hubby is from Kansas and hasn't seen all the sights up there. Enjoy your life in 'God's Country' ;) !
ReplyDeleteMaura :)
I had to look up what a Chapters Indigo was..you need a ereader!
ReplyDeleteI keep a list for the big city..we go there every three months or so. It is just a temporary feeling..you will get used to it. What I missed most was Pizza Delivery:)
No store could ever replace the feelings ekoved from a magical sunset Jen. don't you very quickly realise how much you can live without when you take your soul to a beautiful place. Jane x
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful country Jen. We have to drive over an hour here to the big stores. My daughter and I enjoy those all day outings. It would be a change for you to get use to. You will be a list maker like me in no time. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI too love the wide open spaces...cannot imagine living without it any more. For those 6 months spent on the west side, helping with my Dad...coming home to the AIR, the SKY, the VASTNESS around me was a sure sign I could never live that way again. (growing up on Whidbey Island, I thought it was beautiful....still is, to visit! I DO miss access to water tho, not any shopping tho. Ours is an hour+ away too...hence only occurs once a month, maybe...)
ReplyDeleteWow, looks like Norway Jen! Are you sure you´re not in Norway? I can´t imagine how it is to live with buildings around me all the time as the views you depicted here in your beautiful photography is what I see every day....I´m glad this will be your views from now on...you´re very lucky! Amy@ Eventyrhus
ReplyDeleteI'd love to live in a wide open space like this with nature and mountains all around. I could give up Target and Starbucks and the rest very easily!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are gorgeous!!
XO,
Jane
I've never heard of a Chapters, and am guessing it may be a book store? Regardless, the wide open spaces are quite beautiful ~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos Jen. I can see you are adapting quite well. Enjoy the wide open spaces. Pamela
ReplyDeleteI feel awkward and clumsy barging in here after such a prolonged absence - I apologize sincerely. I have, however, read your past posts - incredible what all has happened in the past two weeks. First and foremost - CONGRATULATIONS and a big WOO HOO!! I was so happy to read that you've found a home. It sounds charming - and I can't wait to see photos and tag along on this new leg of your journey. And, yes, I can only imagine the changes you are experiencing - but it sounds as though your soul and your heart are embracing all that is wondrous about your new locale. These last photos capture an incredible spirit - those cotton candy skies and the venerability of the pines are a gorgeous combination. We, too, live a small trek from stores of any real size, but don't have the majesty of the space and vastness you have traded for conveniences and luxuries. Drink it in and soak it up - it's a heavenly thing. Hope you have a great new week! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
ReplyDeleteThose photos are spectacular! I loved them. You will get used to the wide open spaces. You will appreciate seeing a storm coming from a long ways away.
ReplyDeleteThe mountains are spectacular. Right now it looks pretty cold with all of the snow, but the mountains in the spring and summer will be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!! Like you, I've found the joy and the beauty of living in a place where the views aren't blocked and the air feels fresh. I don't think I could ever move back to the city, and I hope I never 'have' to.
ReplyDeleteWe've been in temporary confinement ourselves(nine years) and look forward to some change as well.Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteJen you have breathtaking vistas...I planned our current house so I could see some of these same gorgeous views...not mountains but wood sand glorious sunrises and sunsets...
ReplyDeleteJen girl what can I say about these spectacular photos !
ReplyDeleteI can feel your sense of awe about the wide open spaces .. the lack of light pollution at night and really SEEING the stars (any UFO's ? now that would be fun too!)
I smiled over the lament of the deer not doing what you want them to do .. how funny is that ? things are much more wild here .. more stuborn .. not easy to please or convince that doing something for "us" would be a benefit to "them" ? LOL
I can't wait to see pictures of the HOUSE !!!!
Joy : )
PS .. I am totally jealous of your beautiful skies !
We just came back from a long walk on a frozen lake we discovered about a half hour away from us. It's so incredibly gorgeous, nothing can compare.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos Jen. Beautiful place. That's funny about your deer. I bet they come back. I want to see your new home. Great post.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunsets! Stunning actually! It is so worth the driving for those sunsets!
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