cabin trip Final

Monday
Hiking today! Yay! The goal is the 3rd highest peak in Arizona, I believe the number was near 11,000 ft high, 3 mile hike up, with an ascension of near 1300 ft, then 3 miles down. Nice.

In preparation, for breakfast, after my Super Shake, I supplemented with a healthy serving of wheat berry sprouts (so yummy, so easy, so cheap) topped with sliced bananas, blueberries and a drizzle of agave syrup.

This was going to be a test for me. Endurance and physcial exertion on a raw diet. Maybe it was the beauty of the thick aspen groves, wild irises, symphony of birds and butterflies, but I did very, very well. When it was time to break up at the top, I ate 2 apples and 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds, satisfying. My brother -in-law gets the "tough dude" award for carrying 2 year-old ADORABLE niece in her back pack.

Evening routine has settled with cocktails, dinner, games, and ADORABLE niece just as sweet as dessert that was served after she was easily put to bed. If I felt like I was hungry for something sweet during dessert, I enjoyed fresh fruit.


Tuesday
Drive in the countryside, picnicing, canyon exploring and then discovering a beautiful area to dip toes (and ADORABLE niece's bare behind) in the cool running creek water. Everyone agreed this spot was worth further exploration next time.

Wednesday; Time to go home. Transition has always been difficult for me, ever since I moved out here away from my family, visiting often, only to return to my place, my life. A challenge that I would numb with carbohydrates, sugar and wine. This time, I was so satisfied with where I am with my family, my life, that despite being low on fresh groceries, I just chose to stay home and enjoy the quite evening alone, reflecting on what a great piece of life I have right now.

Raw Notes:

• Eating raw corn on the cob is YUMMY!
• I LOVE sprouting, and am looking forward to doing more experimentation when I get home
• I am so much more aware of what it feels like to be “hungry”, and what it feels like to be “satisfied”