Living in the mountains for the past 17 years has been a huge blessing for me. It is not an easy life for many people because you have to be able to live somewhat isolated from civilization! When it takes you 90 minutes to drive to your supermarket, it can be too much of an inconvenience for many - but for us, it is paradise!
I absolutely love living one mile closer to heaven! We have water that comes from an artesian well, which means that it is deep below the surface of the earth and doesn't need to be pumped up. Rather the pressure pushes it up for us - and it... is... DELICIOUS! I am so used to our clean, toxin-free water - that it's hard for me to drink water in other places! hehehe
We are high up in elevation which means we are above all the pollution and fog of the area. The air smells fresh and clean, and the pines that surround us give the air a sweet spicy scent from the needles!
The sounds are far from the city - you'll only hear birds, wind and creeks up here. It is so divine and peaceful - it is well worth the drive AWAY from the city to be up here in all of nature's glory!
Today, I'll take you from the top of the mountain with two of my dearest friends @samsmith1971 and @bluefinstudios, and then we'll take you all the way to the bottom to the river. It looks MUCH different than the pictures that you'll see here today! Now, the dam is filled to the brim with all of our recent flooding - and you'll be happy to know that after years of drought, California is finally declared OUT of drought! hooray!
At the top of the mountain, you can see far into the beautiful valley. We aren't too far from King's Canyon at this point - where you can see the gorgeous Giant Sequoias! But that might have to be a post for another time. Greg had to get out his fancy camera to take some of these shots - but I was aiming for my friends!
Ok - the convinced me - I have to take a look at what they're seeing! Want to see with me?
Breathtaking, isn't it? I love how the sun is in that perfect position to splatter rays all over the valley! This is right off the Highway 180 at a scenic lookout, and we are about 7 miles outside of the Kings Canyon National Park - home to the great General Sherman tree!
Here is another angle - I love how the mountains seem to just fade off into the misty clouds. It doesn't seem like we are very high here, but we are at about 5000 feet in elevation here!
Of course we had to get a shot of the three of us! These little "dreemups" hehe (thanks for that word @shadowspub!) are so important to me. It's great that we get to connect online and across the world through the ease of typing on a computer - but there is nothing more special than to actually feel the warm hug of friends, hear their laughter, see their faces before you, eat meals together, and just connect online to offline! These pictures bring that feeling RIGHT BACK to me and make me realize how many more "dreemups" I'd like to have!
Now we're heading down to the Kaweah River - one of our favorite, most peaceful spots! Every time that they come to visit me - we have to go see the river and I'm hoping when they come again in October, they'll be able to still see it full and brimming from all the rain and snow we've had! Let's take a walk through this magic portal tree to get there hehehe
Doesn't that look so inviting? I would have liked to have a picnic here under the cool shade of that tree! hehehe When you're in this area, there is a nice little wind current that flows through constantly so you're always getting a breeze to cool you down. It's so peaceful!
It's hard to believe but this little "trickling waterfall" is now probably under 10 feet of water, due to the snow melting here! Though I love seeing all these rocks and hearing the gurgling of the water as it winds its way over, forming its own path - I'm THRILLED that its very DEEP below the surface now! hehee
If you look far into this picture, you can see that there is snow on the mountains in the distance! The haze makes it difficult to see clearly - but it's there on the tippy top! Now you would be seeing almost the entire mountain in that scene covered with snow! hehehe And see the mountains in the foreground? How brown and dry they are? No longer! They are lush and green for a time - until summer comes! hehehe
I love how glassy the water is in this photo, and if you take a look at the large boulders there - you can tell that they are USED to being under the water. Can you figure out why? Hint: their shape! hehe They don't have sharp jagged edges, but smoothed! The water rushing by them softens them into curved rocks! hehe Once again, they are now submerged under lots of water too!
Do you recognize that tree? hehehe It's our portal, but we're looking from the OTHER side now - towards the little shore that leads to the river. Here is where Sam and Greg and I just stand still, breathe, and enjoy the sounds of still serenity. It's so tranquil - we feel calm but rejuvenated here - every time!
In the summer and fall, lots of families come here to swim in these waters. They don't really seem deep enough for me! But when its hot in California, I suppose you don't really need it to be so deep - just wet and cold! hehe When the water is low like this, it's more like a maze to navigate and play in!
For the last image, a shot from up higher on a rock, looking down on the river - and seeing the beautiful tree-dotted mountains in the background. Believe it or not, cows graze up there on those mountains! hehe Not just any cows, but happy California cows that have the a range of mountains to themselves!
I hope you enjoyed this little peaceful journey from the top to the bottom of my mountain! If you'd like to visit - tell me when you're in the area and I'll come give you a tour!
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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS DREEMIE CLUE!!!
I hope you've been using your noodle! hehehe Here are some more picture clues for you! Are you clever enough? 😊
Big smooth boulders makes one think of how once glaciers broke pouring massive amounts of water through to create new paths, smooth the boulders offering a new environment for farmers to develop on.
How the cycles in our climate changes offering good and hard times, times of cold or heat, glad to hear the drought has broken in your region.
A little piece of heaven you found yourself in for the last 17 years, well done! Thanks for sharing.
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Gosh, Dreemie you guys did receive nature's blessings. I love the pictures taken.
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What a wonderful place, I feel a little envious, the good kind of envy for drinking such pure water and breathing fresh air. I wish you perfect health.
Beautiful images, I like the round rocks, how long the water would have made this work of art.
Nice post and reflection on friendship.
Oh wow! This place is of such astounding beauty - nature at its finest if I may! I would have no second thoughts to go for a getaway vacation there - just waiting for the invite, thanks very much! 😂
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You're killing me, Ms. Dreems... I miss you !LADY... You are so blessed to live where you do. It's almost heaven...🎶 💗 !LUV
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I've been a city girl my whole life, but these last six months in the countryside has won me over. We weren't sure the country life was for us, but turns out it totally is a great way to live.
This is a news story about the Kaweah River Dam overflowing because of the storm...
.... above in your story, where you say that the cute rocks and trickling water are probably under 10 feet? it is a lot closer to about 25 feet!!! Simply amazing how much snows, and rains, you have have!
Scary, too, as many people have lost homes with the flooding.
The floods were a dream and a nightmare, yes? * throws you a tootsie*
What a beautiful place, it is like a piece of heaven I agree that lving close in is overrated, even though I do live close in, I have the Shore House, its own little haven. But, yes, the water, the air, the peae of mind.
Life is good!!
I see you are enjoying your cruise! You are going just where I left!!! I should have waited for you! :) That is a n amazing new ship! How do you love it?
I know where you are, but, I won't spoil it! :)
Enjoy your time! I loved your walk!
Perhaps the place I was happiest on earth was the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the happiest place in San Francisco that I can find in walking distance is Yerba Buena Park ... quite a high hill, where there are birds and wind and trees and fog .. I get it, @dreemsteem ... I get it...
It must look so different full of snow 😂 Your mountain is beautiful ♥️
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Goals. I'm preparing myself for that kind of life. I already move remotely and I'm learning everyday. It was a choice. I love it too
From what I see, it is actually very close to heaven! Those massive boulders look unreal! Like scenography from movie, they look huge and somehow light in the same time. Astonishing!
What a great thing to meet up with friends in person! You guys look so happy!
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What a wonderful place! You are so lucky to live there. Living far away from shopping can be solved with a bit of organisation (and growing your own food, if you like). Sometimes it can be a problem, but living in a place like this far outweighs all those inconveniences. And I'm so glad you're in the company of @samsmith1971. Keep enjoying yourselves!
I was there in October... going back later this year again. It's a beautiful part of the world. It's certainly my almost heaven... 💗 !LUV
It looks like a place to come back to or, why not, to stay. I moved a few years ago to a place far from the city, though not that far, and I don't regret it at all. Cheers!
Well I live in the UK... and Dreemie's mountain and rivers are in Central California hehe... but one can always dreem !LOLZ
hahaha, yes, it's a long way, but it seems to have been worth it!
Oh wow! What an awesome walk! I do agree with you. I would also prefer to live there rather than in the city. I couldn't care less about the supermarket...lol.
I recall living in Drummond in the Valley of a Thousand Hills for a few years just after we moved down to the coastal area. It was wonderful.
Thanks for sharing your walk with us and I'm glad the three of you had such a great time!
That's so very peaceful, private and heavenly!
Leaving in such area that's filled with serenity and nature fullness is such a blessing although the disadvantages is not so huge. It's a great form of exercise too hehe! Like you said it's great to meet real folks online in person! It's absolutely giving! I'm glad that I read this through dreemport
Wow...
It looks lovely dreemie