At this point with such lack of exploration expansion and limited knowledge of both said areas…I would have to say Catskills…
granted I have not as of yet had the opportunity to explore the eastern side of the Adirondacks (we’ve rambled throughout the western half, and as far as Lake Placid, besides then drivin’ thru to the east on Rt 3), but I just spent the weekend in the Catskills. With the pleasant 55 degree weather and abundant sunshine, I packed up the Subaru and headed out. I love getting away by myself… it allows me to be present in every moment (except when I see a deer on the road:), it was about a 4 hour drive and people told me I was crazy to go so far in 2 days (leaving Sat morning and just getting back Sunday evening), but stayed at a little hotel and was able to catch up on some work/studying.
I LOVE the mountains. I am not an ocean person (love it to visit, but not to stay). I am at home in the mountains with their giant stillness and peacefulness, they surround one’s heart like a big pair of arms, welcoming you home. The stars and moon coming out from behind the shadows, always bringing a chill of wonderment. I pulled the Voodoo off the top of the car and went for a couple spins with the camera…got some great footage.
This weekend was a strange time for me… I feel as though I was either forcing, or maybe allowing myself to heal from my past. There were many emotions which were stirred up by the Catskills, it felt good to tap into them and try to make sense of them. It all leads me back to the ever evolving question of who am I? Besides someone who spends way too much money on espresso.
I appreciate these solemn and almost sobering moments in my life, they bring me into a frame of mind that must be experienced in order to breathe deep, and understand that I will be stronger for every moment I look into my soul…
and every moment I allow my heart to look me in the eye.
Much love.
G
Photos to come….
And I say…why, yes.) The group is AWESOME! I rotate with 3 different docs, and they all have their own way of doing things, so it is great experience. One is really hilarious and sarcastic, one is an awesome runner, very thoughtful and likes similar music as I, and the third is incredibly intelligent and very sweet. I am working from about 8am to 5pm everyday, and have to ride down to the hospital for lunch lectures and then back up to the office. I have homework just about every night reading about pericarditis, multiple myeloma, prostatitis, bisphosphonates, thyroid nodules, pulmonary emboli…fun stuff!! Actually very interesting. No call yet, which I am happy about. And I attended my first spinning class ever this morning…it’s hard for me to do things inside that I love to do outside. 
