Michelle and Blaze

This trip felt different.

Not because I wanted it to… but because it had to be.

I had a timeline, a few places I wanted to see, and two deadlines I couldn’t miss — which meant moving faster than I normally would.

And somewhere along the way, I realized how much pace changes the way you experience a place.

In this video, Blaze and I make our way through Colorado and into New Mexico — hiking quiet trails, adjusting plans as the weather rolls in, and finding small moments to slow down in the middle of a fast-moving trip.

It’s not about where we went.
It’s about how it felt to be there.

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If you’re new here, I’m Michelle — I travel part-time with my dog Blaze, figuring out what it looks like to build a life that feels both grounded and free.

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📍 Locations in this video:
Strawberry Lake (CO)
Independence Pass / Twin Lakes (CO)
Great Sand Dunes National Park (CO)
Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Thanks for being here 🤍