Loving to Travel -- No Matter Where

When I was a small child, I dreamed about traveling. I didn't care to where as long as it was to somewhere. And as an adult, I still have the travel bug.

Every year in February/March we head off to Jupiter, Florida for St. Louis Cardinals baseball spring training. From there we take little side trips such as driving along a street with all those luxurious Palm Beach homes.

"Spirits Reaching to the Sky" MMSikes

This year, we've just returned from Sedona, Arizona where I absolutely adore all the art galleries. The scenery is fabulous, and there is a feeling of spiritual connection everywhere you go. Even the clouds have angels hidden in them.

In addition to spirituality and healing in Sedona, there are more art galleries than most anyplace I've ever visited. The art is gorgeous and experimental in all the ways I love.

"Sedona Red Rocks" MMSikes

Later this year, we will head to Wisconsin and then we will go to Boone, North Carolina where I plan to tale a week-long artist workshop. We will also take our annual trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina for tennis.

For me, travel is an inspiration. Ideas for new books begin in some far away place I've perhaps visited in my dreams. The photographs I take inspire my art.

I love to travel. No matter where.

Monti
Mary Montague Sikes