Our last night in Yosemite and we finally made it to Glacier Point! On our way down that evening we saw a wildfire in the distance who’s smoke the next morning would fill Yosemite Valley. As we drove out we could not see the views that we saw when we drove in due to the smoke. This fire was the fire that ended up closing Yosemite National Park for several weeks. I feel lucky we were leaving when we did and that we got see everything before the smoke blocked out the views!
Last race of 2018 for me and I definitely saved the best views until last. 9am start with the most beautiful course. A killer of a hill in the middle and an upset tummy and the pukes didn’t make it the most pleasant race experience but I’m so glad to have done it, and finished it
2018 has been my first year running, in that year I’ve done a 10km, 2 10 milers, 3 half marathons, a 30km and a marathon. I’m looking forward to gently finishing this year out before looking ahead to what 2019 will bring ❤️ happy running everyone ❤️
Amantea serves not only as a tourist hub of Calabria, but with its population of about 14,000 it is also a focal point for commerce and culture. As everywhere in Calabria, its history is long, and the shores of Amantea have witnessed many a battle and skirmish. Interestingly, while most of the region managed to resist persistent Arab attacks over the course of 1,000 years, Amantea was conquered twice. The first emirate lasted for 40 years during the 9th century and the second endured over 50 years, bridging the 10th and 11th centuries.
Gazing out from Amantea’s centro storico, you don’t have any trouble imagining the desirability of this natural citadel for the many peoples who strove to conquer the area as well as for those defending what they had. The panorama is quite beautiful and it’s just a half hour’s walk down to the sea. From the streets and windows of the antique edifices, today’s view is of rooftops extending to the water with rugged hills flanking this modern growth.
In Amantea, summer can begin as early as April and last into November. Thus, the town’s long sandy beach is popular. In fact, Amantea boasts eight beautiful miles of shoreline along the Tyrrhenian Sea, a narrow coastal terrain, just a little over a mile wide before climbing the adjacent hillside.
Amantea serves not only as a tourist hub of Calabria, but with its population of about 14,000 it is also a focal point for commerce and culture. As everywhere in Calabria, its history is long, and the shores of Amantea have witnessed many a battle and skirmish. Interestingly, while most of the region managed to resist persistent Arab attacks over the course of 1,000 years, Amantea was conquered twice. The first emirate lasted for 40 years during the 9th century and the second endured over 50 years, bridging the 10th and 11th centuries.
Gazing out from Amantea’s centro storico, you don’t have any trouble imagining the desirability of this natural citadel for the many peoples who strove to conquer the area as well as for those defending what they had. The panorama is quite beautiful and it’s just a half hour’s walk down to the sea. From the streets and windows of the antique edifices, today’s view is of rooftops extending to the water with rugged hills flanking this modern growth.
In Amantea, summer can begin as early as April and last into November. Thus, the town’s long sandy beach is popular. In fact, Amantea boasts eight beautiful miles of shoreline along the Tyrrhenian Sea, a narrow coastal terrain, just a little over a mile wide before climbing the adjacent hillside.
I dont know where I’ll be in 5 or maybe 10 years. The view from my bedroom window on a rainy day helps me keep my sanity afloat. For when i feel the present slipping from between my fingers, i can try holding on to my past.
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