It feels good to be home from all my travels. A long weekend in Palm Springs planning the wedding of my dear friends Scott and Charlie - lots of fun - but wow its hot there.
My friend Chris from Hilton Head arrived 2 days after I retruned and then we traveled to San Francisco for Gay Pride - an amazing weekend filled with very special friends, music, parades, shows, concerts, and of course street fairs. Chris had never been to SF so we also played tourist and visited the redwoods, took a zillion pictures and just had a ball.
Chris and me just after we were mistaken for the happy couple at the wedding and congratualted.
We returned to NM on Monday night and spent the next 2 days playing tourist here. I achieved another big goal during that visit. 2 years ago my dear friend David was here and went to Bandilier National Monument - Native American cliff dwelllings - and as I sat in the car and read my book David went exploring. 
Chris in one of the cliff dwellings.
This year I walked the two miles back into the ruins, climbed a million steps up to the dwellings and even climbed a few ladders into the houses. Of course any sign of emotion would surprise you all I am sure - but I cried much of the way back to the car - relaizing how much my life has changed for the good.
The whole gang - the best friends in the world.
The cops in SF are SOOO friendly - this is Lenny - a charmer.
I am adding some pictures to this entry from the parade, Muir Woods, and the Cliff Dwellings - do enjoy and stay tuned for more fun and excitement.
The real happy couple - Matthew and Andy - I married these guys 11 years ago - and last Friday it was all made legal - a very emotional and special day for us all.
One of the beautiful giants in Muir Woods - one of the most profoundly beautiful spots in CA.
Barbie rides again.
Fun with balloons - how does one get the job
attaching these? Hmmmmmm.
2 comments:
SF is always wonderful. I can only guess how wonderful to be there this year and to be part of celebrating legal declarations of love. And to be able to active and take part in what ever you wanted. I do understand what it means to be a new person. To do things that you haven't done for years. It is a truly new life. And to know that there is much more ahead.
Thanks for the pictures, especially of the redwood. I miss them so much. They and ocean are the spiritual centers for me. Continue to enjoy your new life. There is so much to live ahead. Love JC
I love your pictures Chuck. I am so happy for you. You look like you are having a ball. Keep them coming.
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