This past weekend I started my Saturday off right with an energizing "city" hike with Doors to the Outdoors. Pioneered by Stan ("The Man"; seriously, he's pretty great), Door to the Outdoors - affectionately known as D2O - is an organization that inspires urban persons of color to participate in outdoor activities. This weekend kicked off D2O's Summer Summit Series - a set of monthly hikes aimed at facilitating connections with nature through connecting people.  


This was the first hike of the series in the Middlesex Fells. "The Fells", as I called it growing up, is an awesome respite from the city landscape, and located only about 5 minutes from Oak Grove Station. Our group of hikers spanned all skills levels. We shared lots of laughs (and only a few slips!). Check out Door to the Outdoors' outings and blog, or connect with them on facebook to learn more about what Stan has planned for the summer and beyond!

Annie & Kevin's wedding, despite every weather man's prediction, went off without a hitch on a beautiful day in New Hampshire. With backdrops to die for at the quaint and romantic Adair Inn, and hugs aplenty, the Almeidas rang in their marriage in style.  An enormous thank you to Annie, Kevin, and their families for having me as a part of their special day, and also for introducing me to one of my new favorite locations on the east coast. Cheers, you guys!