What do you love about where you live?
I’ve come to love so much about the Hermits’ Rest ranch, nearby Cameron, and all of Milam County Texas.
To name a few additional things:
- We are nowhere near a subdivision or HOA.
- I have water nearby, at least most of the time—the ponds/tanks, Walker’s Creek, and the secret springs.
- There is woodlands, to shelter wildlife.
- There is land managed as prairie, for flowers and pollinators.
- I can go swimming after working outside in a nice pool.
- Three of the seasons are great for being outdoors.
- We could afford enough land to have horses (it used to be pretty inexpensive).
- My family members are here. It’s a compound!
- Nobody bothers us.
Now, I am not home, land of all those positive things. I’m back for a second visit to Breckenridge, Colorado, finally, after I had to cancel last year. Oh my gosh the weather is nice. Clouds, scattered rain, and really pleasant temperatures. In the 60s!
It was a long day, as plane travel days are these days. Both my flights were late, which I guess worked out, but there was still plenty of time to catch the shuttle to the condos. I got lots of exercise, thanks to changed gates, too.
The trip was just fine, though. I met a woman who is studying Cherokee, which led to a fun conversation. And I got to sit next to a beautiful and sweet baby on the long leg of the trip. Her mom did a great job dealing with two young children all by herself. I guess it helped that they were good natured!
I’m happy to be back at the same condos as last time. I got a much nicer unit, on the top floor with two bedrooms. There’s a desk to work at and a fireplace. No air conditioning. They don’t need it!
I only went in a short walk after I ate. You have to build up to deal with the altitude, you know. But there were lots of birds and a few wildflowers left blooming. I’ll do more tomorrow, but until then I’ll love wherever I am.
The Hermits' Rest 