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#ScenicSaturday July 6th 2024:
A lovely photo of the Bronze Age British Camp Hill Fort on the Malvern Hills, United Kingdom, courtesy of Stuart Aken. To see more of Stuart’s beautiful photography, please click the link above.
Happy summer Friday.
Happy Sunday
The southern portion of the Okanagan Valley is classified as semi-arid desert, but last year’s extreme drought combined with the 10-day cold snap we had in January did a lot of damage. Nevertheless. recovery is happening.
Many of the grape vines were affected by both the drought and the cold snap, as were the stone fruit orchards such as peaches, plums and apricots. Everywhere I looked, I could see many fields being replanted under the new agricultural guidelines while other fields are clearly being left, at least for this year.
The area is definitely not as lush as it has been in the past, but with new farming approaches and hopefully, more stable weather patterns, there will be a return to something of its former self.
Happy Thursday.
The KVR (Kettle Valley Railway) Trail is a former passenger and freight rail line that was active throughout much of the British Columbia interior from 1915 up until 1989.
After the old rail line was closed, the bed was turned into a hiking/biking/walking trail. It’s possible to take this trail from Penticton to Kelowna, a distance of 80 km (50 miles).
We have walked various parts of it, but since we don’t camp any more (I don’t think I would be able to walk the next day – sleeping on the ground is no longer in my wheelhouse!), we have never completed the entire stretch on foot. In order to see all of this piece of the trail, we decided to use our truck. (Off-road vehicles are permitted on this portion.)
The views on this beautiful day were marvellous and we were glad we were able to see this entire section; it was rather wonderful.
Happy Wednesday.
Wander a whole summer if you can…time will not be taken from the sum of your life. Instead of shortening, it will definitely lengthen it and make you…
The Glorious Time Around Midsummer
A gorgeous summer post from Hannah’s Walk. Please click the link above to see more of Hannah’s tranquil and beautiful photography.
We spent a marvellous summer afternoon walking next to Okanagan Lake.
Our beautiful world.
Happy Monday.
This continuing series of posts depicts our beautiful world, encouraging viewers to share them and help save our unique home from human carelessness …
#ScenicSaturday 22nd June 2024:
A lovely summer photo of the Forest of Dean, courtesy of Stuart Aken. Please click the link above to view more of Stuart’s beautiful photography.
I hope it’s bright and pretty.
… after a wonderful day …
… is a marvellous thing.
Happy summer solstice.
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