Another throwback from a 2015 trip. Overlooking the Danube, this was Home to Benedictine monks for around 1000 years. The renovation to the Abbey was funded by the sale of their Gutenberg Bible (sold to Harvard University) and completed in1996. It continues today through tourism and agriculture. Definitely worth visiting for the architecture and amazingContinue reading “Melk Abbey Austria”
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Pretty in Purple
With apologies to John Hughes
Lucerne Sunset
This is a “throwback” from three years ago as it came up in my Facebook memories. There is beauty everywhere you look in Lucerne. But the magical moments as the sun sets reflecting on the water is otherworldly. Combined with the leafless trees and the purple gardens, this is a sunset I will always remember.
Collage of Color
beauty of colors each morning clouds and sunshine join creatively
Ever changing view
All of these photos were taken today as the sun was rising over the Rocky Mountains.
Valentine’s Day in Nature
Mother Nature love from the Appalachian Trail happy Valentine’s!
Icy Haiku
ice covered branches pine needles and cones shimmer awaiting the sun
Nature’s fireworks
Before leaving Florida, I saw this beautiful flower growing on some tall bushes. I have no idea what it is and am hoping someone will help me identify it. One of my first graders a few years ago would name things when she didn’t know what they were. In her honor, I’ll be calling thisContinue reading “Nature’s fireworks”
Sunset
My last night on the gulf coast of Florida provided a magnificent sunset. Looking forward to waking up to my spectacular sunrise in the mountains tomorrow. Mother Nature is a bit of a show off. 😎☀️🌴
Florida Flora
A few shots of beauty from my morning walk.
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