A walk in AZ.
The pines lined the road as I weaved my way down the back roads of Prescott. The scene changed as the ridge-line of the Sierra Prieta splayed out in front of me. After I passed under the railroad tracks, Skull Valley’s giant cottonwood trees came into view. A post office, local restaurant/bar and school materialized in Kirkland. Ranch after ranch, vast land emerged on either side of the road. I settled into the landscape with cruise control propelling me down Hwy. 96. Thoughts of time spent with friends in Skull Valley & Kirkland dislodged pleasant memories of wandering the land and absorbing the beauty of the southwest.
Last Friday, a client invited me to his land near Bagdad, AZ. The invitation brought a smile to my face. Being south of Prescott for the day sounded like just what the doctor ordered. I missed the vast land and open sky.
Although it is January, at 2,500 ft., it was warm enough to walk in a tee-shirt. The Arizona sun was high in the sky, warming my skin. It felt good to be caressed by natural light. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. Military jets flew high overhead doing maneuvers. At times, you could hear them but they escaped a visual.
We started down an old dirt road that had previously been the highway. It twisted and turned between the mountains. Saguaro stood at attention along the path. My camera clicked away. We bushwhacked through the mesquite, trees, sand, and rock, eventually taking a rest at a wash. When we arrived, a brown and white cow headed for the hills. A conversation ensued. Both of us were happy to be out on such a glorious day. It was easy to just hang out and enjoy the view. A hawk was gliding through the air in the distance– we named them “Grace”. Grace was elegance in action.
After a brief rest, we went to see the petroglyphs. Making our way passed a creek bed, we scrambled over boulders and through some water. Along a wall of rock petroglyphs popped. Of course my camera snapped, capturing some of the ancient symbols. I love the spirals and the animal figures.
Taking a walk always helps to clear my mind. I enjoyed this jaunt to the land that always gives me peace. My client said that he was sharing his land in appreciation* for what I have done for him. I think we both found relaxation and peace that day as we shared a walk.
Do yourself a favor... take a walk, let go, absorb, observe and enjoy. Be well... Nancy T.
* To schedule an appointment, contact Nancy at nmt1@naturalmassagetherapy.com
Last Friday, a client invited me to his land near Bagdad, AZ. The invitation brought a smile to my face. Being south of Prescott for the day sounded like just what the doctor ordered. I missed the vast land and open sky.
Although it is January, at 2,500 ft., it was warm enough to walk in a tee-shirt. The Arizona sun was high in the sky, warming my skin. It felt good to be caressed by natural light. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. Military jets flew high overhead doing maneuvers. At times, you could hear them but they escaped a visual.
We started down an old dirt road that had previously been the highway. It twisted and turned between the mountains. Saguaro stood at attention along the path. My camera clicked away. We bushwhacked through the mesquite, trees, sand, and rock, eventually taking a rest at a wash. When we arrived, a brown and white cow headed for the hills. A conversation ensued. Both of us were happy to be out on such a glorious day. It was easy to just hang out and enjoy the view. A hawk was gliding through the air in the distance– we named them “Grace”. Grace was elegance in action.
After a brief rest, we went to see the petroglyphs. Making our way passed a creek bed, we scrambled over boulders and through some water. Along a wall of rock petroglyphs popped. Of course my camera snapped, capturing some of the ancient symbols. I love the spirals and the animal figures.
Taking a walk always helps to clear my mind. I enjoyed this jaunt to the land that always gives me peace. My client said that he was sharing his land in appreciation* for what I have done for him. I think we both found relaxation and peace that day as we shared a walk.
Do yourself a favor... take a walk, let go, absorb, observe and enjoy. Be well... Nancy T.
* To schedule an appointment, contact Nancy at nmt1@naturalmassagetherapy.com
Just reading this now....thanks....a wonderful reminder to go for a walk. Even if it's no place special, we can make it so.
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True enough. It is special to just move. Enjoy it all. Be well... Nancy T.
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