Back from the trip

I came back from Sequoia National Park last night. It felt wonderful to hang out with CH and Robert. Robert could really drive. The roads in the park were mostly windy and required a tremondous amount of focus to maneuver, and he had no problem staying oncourse and getting us in, out, and inbetween sailingly. CH and I of course had a lot to talk about. There were times I wished we didn't have to bring up work, but it was impossible not to. At least we were doing it at a stunningly beautiful surrounding! We actually saw a mid-size black bear the first day we went inside. And we were all truly mesmerized by the Sequoia forest. The second day we ventured into the park more extensively. The sights in the day were simply breathtaking. The trees were big, majestic and magical. The rocks were forming in various abstract, angular shapes and sizes. We walked down to a calming creek, up to flat white rockscape, and around several beautiful, living or dead, gigantic trees and gorgeous scenaries. It was like experiencing special effects in every step in real life. We felt very fortunate to able to see the world alive in a full, green, view, and to be able to connect with the nature wholeheartedly and intimately. I was so happy that I went and got to embrace this trip together with my good, old dear friends!