The Rising Sun.

RAY BAN ROUND FLECK SUNGLASSES IN TORTOISE

OUTDOOR VOICES SWEATEE TANK

RAY BAN ROUND METAL CLASSIC SUNGLASSES

THE DARLING BLACK JUMPSUIT

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MADEWELL JUNO LEATHER CIRCLE BAG

THE REFORMATION GABLE TOP IN BLACK

MADEWELL HIGH RISE DENIM BOYSHORTS IN BLACK

On Labor Day weekend, I had the pleasure of seeing one of my dear friends, Cathleen. It's crazy how half a year can pass and when you see one another, it feels like you pick up right where you left off. 

We made plans to spend a short time exploring Joshua Tree, and made sure to stick to them. We took off late Friday night and made it into our adorable little HipCamp RV for the night nestled up near some hills in Joshua Tree town. We immediately went to Pappy + Harriets in Pioneertown to see join the music festival that was going on that weekend. After filling our bellies with chili, hard cider and good live music we tucked in to prepare for an early morning. 

We woke up before dawn, and pointed our chairs east to watch the sun rise. The cold air began to wake us up but we weren't ready to start exploring until we stopped at Joshua Tree Coffee Company for some iced lattes. We drove into the park and continued to catch up from the day before, exchanging stories and filling in the gaps since we last saw one another. We made sure to stop at the Chola cactus fields, rock formations and other scenic areas along our drive before turning around and driving out the 21 Palms exit. We grabbed lunch at the Twenty-nine Palms Inn before we embarked on the long drive back through the traffic to Los Angeles. 

I really enjoyed my solo trip through Joshua Tree last year, but the company this time made it all the better. The landscapes there are incredible, and it's a very epic and relaxing journey to drive from top to bottom and see all the different plants and wildlife that live there. It also brought me back to the trip I made that solidified my desire to make the move to California, which has been the best decision I could have made. I feel so thankful to have this trip that i'll always remember with a close friend.