The snooze button is overrated.
Coffee fits nicely in the water bottle too.
Not everyone makes the effort to visit the sunrise. The sunset, yes. I guess it is a lot easier to see the sunset coming and to be present when it rests. It sums up the day, and we settle in. The sunrise is quieter with a greater connection to nature. Birds wake with it, and many animals are returning to their dens. We hear them with the quiet, and it is worth it every single time. This morning the sun was up at 6:45 and like many mornings in the autumn desert, the hot air balloons joined us.
I wonder if they could hear our footsteps or if they were simply enjoying the invitation to day.
It was…just another tequila sunrise.
But honestly…the sunrise doesn’t care if we watch it or not. It will continue to present itself the best way it knows how.
It’s cool like that.
Remember, this exact moment is tomorrow’s memory.
It is also a reminder that time moves along, so begin the day with a grateful heart, and on a new page in this ride called life.
Wind Kisses, Donna
Wind Kisses 
Beautiful photos and thoughtful and thought-provoking narrative. Thank you for posting this one. Best, Babsje
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Thank you Babsje. Its a good day for a good day. Thanks for taking time. Donna
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Everything about this post is “cool like that.”
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Thank you. Nature speaks for itself in most cases. I love this just happened.
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I’m with you on the sunrise! I like to sleep, but I love sunrise. The nice thing about winter is that the sunrise shows her smiley face just a bit later in the morning 😊🌞😎 These are beautiful sunrise photos ❣❣
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Thank you. Yes I have ben able to take time to wake up before heading out. After 7 now. Love it. Thanks for swinging in Lisa.
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Glorious sunrise shots, Donna. I see lots of sunrises, my favorite time of day. If on a trip, I prefer to be on the way already when the sun comes up. 😎
janet
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Yes, we are that way too. It feels like you get there early.
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An ode to sunrise and what a fantastic post it is, Donna. Also the photos are superb. Now I can’t get the phrase, ‘tequila sunrise’ out of my mind. ☺️
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Yes, thank you. It felt about right. Still playing in my brain too.
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I love sunrises too! It’s the best time of the day. Sunrise is quite early at the moment here in South Africa. I managed to see it this morning. 😊
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Very nice. I am certain, quite brilliant in South Africa.
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What a beautiful sunrise! Your photos of the silhouetted mountains are lovely, and the balloons make interesting points of contrast. I would love to be up in one, viewing that wonderful scenery!
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Thank you. My friend and I discussed going up in one. Turned out she has her license to drive one. Things you learn about friends. Anyway, she did say, not what you expect. Very different perspective, and very quiet. Thank you . Donna
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Yes, I’ve been ballooning a few times. It’s such a peaceful sensation 🙂 Fancy having friend who’s licensed to fly one!
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Once upon a time, I used to watch sunrise almost everyday from my rooftop.
But that was once upon a time!
Despite spending last 18+ months in my home, because of pandemic and doing work from home as well, I didn’t put much effort in capturing sunrises.
But you have certainly captured some really amazing shots. Thank you so much for sharing these with my challenge 🙂
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Thank you. In time you will be back up there. I am grateful we have been able to get out where no one else is. I love that you made an effort to go to the sunrise. I always gives me a great perspective on the day ahead of me. Thanks again. Donna.
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I think that the first image is like an oil painting.
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Thank you SO much. It was a beautiful day. We wake with a fresh canvas EVERY day, don’t we? Donna
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