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Muncho Lake

After we enjoyed the hot springs at Liard River, we stopped at Muncho Lake Lodge for the night. We had a great dinner and more fantastic views.

Amazingly crystal clear, Muncho Lake is a feast for the eyes. Can you tell if this photo is upside down or not?

Actually, it’s right side up; you can see some irregularities in the reflection if you look carefully. Nevertheless, that’s a fantastic mirror image of some of the Northern Rocky Mountains, isn’t it?

Muncho Lake, like many of the Rockies’ lakes, is green. Caused by glacial sediment, some lakes can also be various shades of cobalt blue interspersed with green. That green shade isn’t evident in the first picture because of the light’s angle refracting from the lake’s surface.

No photoshopping; no dye! It’s just green.
A float plane parked at Muncho Lake Lodge; a fine piece of Canadiana.

The next day we stopped in Fort St. John, after having travelled much of the stunningly beautiful highway 97 (Alcan or Alaska Highway), so there is another post coming about the fantastic sights we were able to experience during that fantastic drive.

Wonderful Little Things

A sundowner …

… over a gorgeous lake …

… with the comfort of Night’s soft cloak on the way …

… a frothy yellow flower brightening the day …

… and sunny respites with blue skies and clean water …

… a multitude of wonderful little things …

… to remember as we navigate this difficult world …

… so many of us so privileged.

January Sun

We were supposed to get some serious overcast accompanied by wet snow over the last few days, but apart from the cloud cover …

… we escaped. We had rain, but it never did get cold enough for any kind of snow.

And then we got this lovely little gift …

… clearing skies and sunshine …

… along with these cute deer who were also enjoying the weather break by lounging in a neighbour’s yard.

Happy Monday.

Glimpses

I took a long Boxing Day walk to get some exercise after a couple of days of too many good things to eat.

We have had a lot of rain, so our resident mallard duck flock was very happy.

Our overcast was breaking up, and though I’m hopeful of a bit of sun, the forecast isn’t in my favour. We are slated to get lots more rain over the next week …

… so we will be getting much more of this instead.

Nevertheless, there is a counterpoint. The seasonal lights look lovely against the grey, rainy sky, reminding all of us that the sun will be back.

Happy Friday.