We have just completed 24 hours of slow, gentle rain, truly a gift for this parched, hot area. Fear of massive fires such as we had last summer were always with us, but we’ve been getting enough rain to keep the orange monster at bay, thankfully.
There are still signs of dryness but the soil has lots of moisture now …
… and the ponds are full.
Happy Sunday.
These trees are about 120 years old and continuing to do well, but you do have to stretch a bit to see their tops …
… look up, waaay up …
… and then from a distance …
… tree art (with a beloved friend in the foreground).
Happy Saturday.
We may be heading into late August, but the flowers are still beautifully and steadily blooming. Here’s a sampler.
Happy flower Friday. 🌸
The Pacific Ocean disappears into the horizon off the west coast of Haida Gwaii, British Columbia.
The ocean has always caused me to feel the vast sweep of time and power of the universe, and with them, a great appreciation and gratitude for my limited existence in the here and now.
Happy Thursday.
From the stern of the Nanaimo – West Vancouver ferry.
Happy Wednesday.
France is great because she is France. Victor Hugo
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A beautiful picture of the French coast from Tricia at Travels Through My Lens. France is renowned for its food, wine and historical sites, but much of its scenery, especially its coastal scenery, is stunning. To see more of Tricia’s lovely photography, please click the link above.
During the summer our resident mallard duck flock scatters all over the parks, beaches and gardens. They can be found almost anywhere, especially if there’s a bit of water nearby.
When the sun starts to shine and the days become warmer, they quickly abandon their over-wintering spot in Penticton Creek. Right now, only a few can be found there.
But when it gets colder, they will occupy “Duck Creek” once more, and lots of people – including the city – will make sure they have enough to eat to generate the calories they will need to make it to spring.
Have a duckie day!
A couple of days ago, we had a lovely slow rainfall followed by clearing skies.
Later that evening, all traces of inclement weather had disappeared, replaced by a beautifully calm, clear panorama.
Happy Monday.
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A beautiful country scene from Stuart Aken. To visit his site for more of his lovely photography, please click the link above.
Illuminated night beauty …
… settles over the lake ..
… in peaceful tranquility.
Happy Sunday.
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