ON THE ROAD

ON THE ROAD: SAN FRANCISCO.

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San Francisco has fascinated me ever since my first visit as a child. One of my earliest memories was a day spent wandering the city with my mom, aunties, and grandma. From the harsh barks and potent scent of the seal lions sunbathing at Pier 39 to my first ice cream sundae at Ghiradelli Square, San Francisco left an impression on me at an early age. 

San Francisco is by far one of most interesting major cities in California because of its diversity and rich history. To this day, every visit to San Francisco is inspiring and truly eye-opening. As more of my friends begin to call San Francisco their new home, I am looking forward to more trips up to the Bay in the near future. 

ON THE ROAD: SALVATION MOUNTAIN.

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By now you've already seen plenty of photos from Salvation Mountain. This iconic art piece in the Imperial Valley can be seen from miles away due to its sheer size. The mountain's bright paint stands out when juxtaposed with the barren desert landscape that surrounds it.

Last month, a group of friends and I drove out to Salvation Mountain to explore Leonard Knight's masterpiece. It was my first time visiting Salvation Mountain and it was just as jaw dropping and interesting as I had expected. As we walked around Knight's creation I found it truly inspiring that one man dedicated a huge portion of his life to build such a beautiful monument. The mountain intrigues a wide range of visitors. Some people are drawn to it because they view it as a beautiful piece of art, some think it is a cool place to visit while in Southern California, and others are drawn to its religious symbolism. Regardless, Knight's legacy will forever be a part of this desolate landscape. 

ON THE ROAD: LAKE TAHOE

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This year California has been experiencing one of the worst droughts in modern history. During a weekend trip to Lake Tahoe last month, a group of friends and I hiked to a small snowy patch of forest. The morning after we left, six of the sixteen major resorts in the Lake Tahoe region closed down for the season. Historically the snow season runs into the latter part of April. For me this was another perfect example to reflect on when thinking about our ever changing world.