Flight to LA

After 15 hour flight landing at 6am, Julie, Kerry and I were in no condition to do any day touring so booked a day hotel for 6 hours (sleep and shower worth every cent) before heading back to theLæs mere
Redding stop over

Morning swim and spa hit the spot.
Leisurely breakfast then back to airport to pick up hire car. Julie did a brilliant job driving. About an hour an a half because of roadworks. We only needed to doLæs mere
Castle Lake and Sacramento headwaters

First full day to explore the area. So much to choose from. Today set to be hottest of our time here so settled on exploring and swimming in Lake Castle in the morning. Snow still melting so waterLæs mere
Day trip up Mt Shasta

Headed up the mountain. Another sunny 30 degree day. Thankfully a little cooler with breeze as we climbed. Colours of new growth stunning. You. could literally watch the snow melt. Heaps ofLæs mere
First day of retreat

Day one of Kryon retreat at Mt Shasta resort. 170 people with many familiar faces. Great view of mountain with lunch served outside.
Flowers of Mt Shasta

Flowers in our street.
Day 2 Retreat

A bit cooler over night but clear blue skies and 25 by noon. Found out that there are people from 20 different countries , the 3 of us are the only Australians. The day included Stargate and dolphinLæs mere
Day 3 Retreat

Another glorious day. Getting our routine down with the beautiful 10 minute drive to the resort for 9am start becoming more relaxing. Two hour lunch break with meals served outside allows us to enjoyLæs mere
Day 4 Retreat

Last day of the retreat with many not staying on for the 2 day Lemurian Teaching Wheel so goodbyes to new found friends from other parts of the world. Retreat ended early enough to get back up theLæs mere
Stewart Mineral Springs

Karuk Native American ancient sacred place used for his healing waters. Very high mineral content described as liquid silk. Felt amazing on your skin. Now a bathe house with private baths, sauna andLæs mere
Pluto's Cave

Another Native American sacred site. Is a series of lave tubes which where used to travel down from Oregon in winter. Is in the high desert of Lake Shastina area. Legends says its entrance has aLæs mere
Travel back via Weed

Stopped into Weed on way back, they capitulate on the name. Different views of Mt Shasta. Check out last pic, no idea what it is.
Day 1 Lemurian Teaching Wheel

Managed a morning walk as 10am start
Can see more snow melting off mountain each day. First day we have had clouds but temperature still warm.
A lot of new people coming from all over the world. ALæs mere
Day 2 LTW

Back to blue skies for second and last day of Lemurian Teaching Wheel. Have packed a lot into our 10 day visit, lots of fun and met amazing people from all over the world. Early night for 4am drive toLæs mere
Travel to Palm Springs

Left Mt Shasta at 4am travelling 90 minutes down the highway to Redding Airport to catch a 6.30am flight to Los Angeles . After some breakfast picked up a hire car and drive to Palm Springs arrivingLæs mere
Chill out day in Palm Springs

Started morning with swim then breakfast on our balcony with lovely tropical outlook.
Spent the afternoon at a very cool Art Gallery- temperature, art work and surroundings
Streets of Palm Springs

Road trip to Integraton

Interesting drive through Yucca Valley
Discovered how to work sunroof. Took us through ever changing landscape.
Integraton Sound Bath

An hour into Mojave Desert. You lie down while the crystal bowls are played vibrating through your whole body. A truly magical and multidimensional experience.
Early morning walk Palm Springs

Going to be 107F (sounds more impressive than Celsius) so up early.
Architecture and Design Museum

Great place to be during hottest time of day. Used to be a bank. They saved it from demolition.
Exhibition of local architecture Hugh Kaptur. His Palm Springs cliff houses especially impressive. ManyLæs mere
Flowers of Palm Springs

Indian Canyons Seven Sisters Falls

Up earlish to find walking trail to seven sisters falls. Not far but GPS sent us on a route around the city so didn’t start walk until 9.10am. Only shade along the creek with the 2 mile track veryLæs mere
Last Day in States

Woke up to another day of clear skies and warm temperature
Swim and spa followed by packing then leisurely breakfast on our balcony
Headed off to Botanical Gardens to kill a couple of hours beforeLæs mere
Back in Melbourne

Great to be picked up at airport. Thanks to Andy and Linda.
Julie and I arrived 40 minutes early but didn’t have any inflight entertainment, reading light or call button all flight. A long 15Læs mere
RejsendeGood idea to freshen up in the day hotel.