Category: Nature

Autumn Morning Walk

A heavy rain with added wind last night facilitated a cascade of falling leaves over night. I thought I had better get out with my camera today or I might miss the last of the rather dull fall color this season! Theories abound each… Continue Reading “Autumn Morning Walk”

Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Aumont-Aubrac to Les Quatre Chemins

April 6 and 7, 2023 Aumont-Aubrac is the town in the Lozère valley region of France. The town has a decidedly Roman influence with some well-preserved buildings dating to the 16th and 17th centuries. The  “église Saint–Etienne” is the notable church in town dating… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Aumont-Aubrac to Les Quatre Chemins”

Seedheads – Nature Photo Challenge

This week’s Denzil Nature Photo Challenge is to post interesting seedheads. I love photographing milkweed after it has gone to seed. I’m cheating a bit as this is a photograph I took in November 2021. I am enamored with the artistic design of the… Continue Reading “Seedheads – Nature Photo Challenge”

Edibles from the Garden

I follow a blog called Denzil Nature and, every Wednesday, he invites other bloggers to participate in a Nature Photo Challenge. I thought it would be fun to start joining his challenge as a way to get involved and motivate myself to broaden my… Continue Reading “Edibles from the Garden”

Queen of the Meadow

We’ve not mowed our back meadow much this summer and, as a result, the wildflowers are putting on a nice show! Queen Anne’s Lace is gracing our back country roadsides and meadows giving credence to the fact that summer will soon be winding down.

Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Monistrol d’Allier to Saugues

April 3, 2023 As mentioned in the previous Camino post, we got a slight jumpstart to our walk today thanks to Andre. He dropped us off at the trailhead leading to the Chapelle de la Madeleine. It was a steep 3.7km climb from the… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Monistrol d’Allier to Saugues”

Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: On The Way

March 31, 2023 Finally, our departure day arrived! We are walking the Camino de Santiago – Via Podiensis, which is the route along the GR65 from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the Pyrenees. It’s a walking distance of 748.9 kilometers. The GR65 is one… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: On The Way”

Big Bend Hikes – Blue Creek Trail

If you’re looking for something a little different and less travelled, the Blue Creek Trail has a lot to offer. The trail starts in the Blue Creek wash near the Homer Wilson Ranch ruins and climbs up into the Chisos Mountains – from desert… Continue Reading “Big Bend Hikes – Blue Creek Trail”

Big Bend Critters – Tarantulas

On our previous trips through Big Bend National Park, we never saw a single tarantula. This winter they are everywhere!!

Big Bend Hikes: Balanced Rock

It’s been a long time since I posted. My cell data speed took a beating last month when I was trying to watch some FIFA soccer matches! So, had to wait until it reset with the monthly turnover! 🙂 One of my favorite short… Continue Reading “Big Bend Hikes: Balanced Rock”