April through June just passed me by!
And what a couple of months it was!
I spent the last of March and early part of April traveling the state of Arizona with photographer friends, Joyce and Diane.
We wandered 2400 miles across the state seeing the sights from Phoenix north to Sedona and the Grand Canyon, South to the Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest and Tucson with so many stops at other places along the way. These photos are from Antelope Canyon which was my favorite place of all we visited.
The pinkish sandstone caverns are under the earth
and we were in the cavern for almost 2 hours.
The pinkish sandstone caverns are under the earth
and we were in the cavern for almost 2 hours.
It was spectacular and makes me very aware of how small and insignificant we really are when
compared to this planet we call home.
compared to this planet we call home.
Water caused the many swirls and lines found in the canyon.
It also washed out holes and made amazing sculptures.
The pathway in the slot, some rooms were large,
some areas we had to move almost sideways to get through.
Arizona is known for its cacti! And wow, were they blooming!
May found me in North Carolina where we enjoyed
a new location and home for Tate and his family in a mountain valley.
I love the mountains of North Carolina!
Looking east from the front porch
watching the sun come up!
June was another traveling month as Joyce and I made our way up along the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Boone. Hiking, photography and enjoying the scenery of the mountains.
Did I say I love mountains!?
Even in the fog and clouds!
Because I know the light will always get through!
Being at home while the heat of the summer
is upon us is a time for being lazy, thinking about
and planning for other adventures in the future.
After all, there are always new things to see
and always a new photo to take! But some things are
right here in my own backyard.
All I have to do is just open my eyes and see!
Wonder and magic is everywhere!
