Applied Vision

Transition Town Maroondah

glenda — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:15:50 +0000

“Thank you Glenda for your energy, knowledge and clear focus to help us take TTM further. It was really valuable meeting with you beforehand to nut out what a successful strategic plan would mean. The planning workshop was extremely well run. It certainly was a session that simplified and focused more clearly on our ideas and interests. The pro-formas for developing Action Plans are great”.

Core Group, Transition Town Maroondah

Farewell U.S.A.

glenda — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:41:18 +0000

Tomorrow we say ‘farewell’ to the land of: big cars & pick-up trucks; fast food as well as whole foods; infinite number of food condiments; magnificent mountains, expansive canyons & vast deserts; friendly, hospitable people; great roads; evidence of ancient civilizations, influence of Spanish & Mexican culture, and significance of Native American history today; energy resources of coal, oil & gas and plenty of natural resources of wind, water & sunlight; long freight trains; the heat of the desert, the beauty of Autumn and the magic of snow. This is a country full of surprises and contrasts. In America, we learned to expect the unexpected. Our road-trip of 9,000 km across 8 states, has taken us into areas of spectacular scenery where we have made some wonderful friends.

Pasadena, Los Angeles

glenda — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:47:28 +0000

We arrived back in L.A. for Glenda’s book launch at the Hay House Conference in Pasadena. All went well at the big event. I enjoyed speaking to people about the book and received lots of positive comments. It was great to have our friend from Oz, Sandra, at the launch as well. ‘Beyond The Rainbow’ is now out in the world!

Tomorrow, we’re back to Simi Valley to stay with Salim, Adriana & Kevin, before flying home Wednesday.

Back in ‘Red Rock’ Country – Sedona, Arizona

glenda — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:00:42 +0000

We have enjoyed a special few days here, staying with Jeremy and his fellow house-mates as well as some other couchsurfers from New York & Toronto. It felt great to be part of a little like-hearted community, on the receiving-end of wonderfully warm & fun hospitality. When we arrived, we were invited to a Brazilian benefit concert to hear some cool music. We have visited some of the vortex sites (Earth energy points); hiked a 7 km trail around a mountain of desert rock gardens; and walked through the Coconino National Forest, with Oak Creek meandering its way through its base of extraordinary cliffs. Martin attended a drumming ritual at the top of a mountain at full moon. This has been a special visit in an amazing location – also a ‘must-see’ for ‘bucket-lists’! Tomorrow we head back to L.A. – travelling on parts of the historic ‘route 66′ – for Glenda’s book launch on the weekend, at the Hay House ‘I Can Do It’ conference in Pasadena.

glenda — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:37:32 +0000

South Rim, Grand Canyon

glenda — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:28:41 +0000

The Grand Canyon is one of Earth’s most powerful inspiring landscapes. It’s grandeur overwhelmed our senses. The canyon extends 446 km long, 29 km at its widest & 1.6 km deep. It tells a story of geologic processes played out over unimaginable time-spans: a unique combination of size, colour & dazzling erosional forms of rugged landscapes, with the Colorado River continuing to carve a path at the base. Photos & words can’t do this place justice – you just need to experience soaking up the layers of geologic time, in person. This awe-inspiring topography, reaches back several million years. The earliest-known inhabitants of ancestral Pueblos & Hohokam people, followed by Spanish settlers, then American Pioneers – inspire a legacy that continues to evolve. The scenery around the South Rim is quite different from what we saw at the North Rim. Walking along the trail, we met mule-deer, elk, squirrels and exquisite birds. After driving away, with the image of the canyon diminishing behind us, the San Fransisco peaks put on a display of their own – looming in front of us, snow-tipped & sun-kissed by the setting sun, resulting in a beautiful pink sunset – to complete a perfect day.

Sedona, Arizona

glenda — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:28:02 +0000

Sedona is nestled in an unusually rugged canyon surrounded by an expansive National Forest – the Coconino – 1.8 million acres. Rising above Sedona is the Mogollan Rim – serving as the SW boundary of the vast Colorado Plateau which extends into 5 other states. The town has a strict building code: nothing above 2 stories; colours must blend into the natural surrounding environment. There is minimal street lighting, to create a dark sky in order to see the stars. We are returning to Sedona for a few days, to explore the area further – staying with a fellow ‘couchsurfer’ to gain some local knowledge of this incredible area, before returning to L.A.

North Rim, Grand Canyon

glenda — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:47:46 +0000

We are so glad we decided to check out the North Rim before visiting the more popular South Rim – turned out a good decision – taking a right turn instead of a left. The North Rim is the highest point of the Grand Canyon. We have re-named it: ‘the colourful canyon’ as you can see by these photos. This is a ‘must-see’ for ‘bucket-lists’.

To North Rim, Grand Canyon

glenda — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:58:43 +0000

The hot clear Autumn dry days have transformed into the freshness of Autumn snow – in bright sunlight – at an altitude of 2,600 m. We are in the ‘vast interior’. This area is stunningly beautiful – nature in all it’s splendour & glory. These photos were taken through the Kaibab National Forest on the way to the North Rim.

Marble Canyon, Arizona

glenda — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:39:30 +0000

Marble Canyon is situated amid the beauty and majesty of the Vermillion cliffs, the high mesa’s and vast desert – where time seems eternal and space, infinite. This area is the gateway to the Northern Rim of the Grand Canyon. The marble-coloured cliffs tower above the vivid blue of the Colorado River. A magnificent condor (3 m wing-span) flew in front of us, riding a thermal over the canyon.