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It wasn't the best of sunsets, but it was the best beach to be at for sunset, so I had fun trying to catch the beautiful colours. I failed miserably but this came close. There wasn't much flat wet sand to get reflections, so I took off my shoes, attached them to my camera bag and paddled at low tide . Much later I discovered my shoes weren't attached, and the thought of a half mile walk back to the cottage in bare feet , with resultant thistle punctures necessitated a mad dash to find them. Fortunately they hadn't drifted out to sea, so Lost and found , by Alabama 3 is perfect.
Larval host plants:
1. Hygrophile auriculate - Marsh Barbel (വയൽച്ചുളളി),
2. Barleria sp. കുറുഞ്ഞി (Acanthaceae),
3. Ruellia tuberosa - Minnie root, Iron root നാട്ടുമുക്കുരം, ശിവകരന്ത(Acanthaceae),
4. Osbeckia sp. (Melastomataceae),
5. Phyla nodifora - Frog Fruit, Turkey tangle, Creeping Lip Plant നീർത്തിപ്പലി (Verbenaceae)
Här är det höstat. Färger och ljus blir varmare - det höstas.
(Höstat är ett annat ord för skördat.)
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It's harvested here. Colors and light are getting warmer - autumn is on its way.
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Elles sont en floraison...
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Frente al hostal del Espitau de Vielha se encuentran el establo y el almacén donde se guardaban animales y mercancías de los viajeros alojados en el refugio.
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Vielha, Lleida.
how many daffodils comprise a host I wonder?
"For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils"
William Wordsworth - 1804
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Elles sont en floraison...
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As it was the season for ‘The Holly and Ivy’ I decided to explore some of the Ivy in Tiddesley wood, a Worcestershire Wildlife Trust reserve. I really liked the trails of Ivy vines that surrounded this host tree.
Under a warm July sun, Saluda, North Carolina hosted its 62nd annual Coon Dog Day on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The festival, a staple in this small mountain town, drew thousands of visitors throughout the day and into the night. What began decades ago as a simple gathering organized by the Blue Ridge Coon Dog Association has grown into a full-day celebration of local culture, coonhounds, and Appalachian tradition—while still maintaining a strong community feel.
The day kicked off at 8 a.m. with a 5K run and a separate fun run, both of which were fundraisers for the local school. Runners gathered at McCreery Park and made their way down Main Street, passing through the heart of Saluda. Despite the rising heat, turnout was solid. The event was chip-timed and open to anyone, with many participants returning year after year more for the tradition than competition.
After the race, Main Street quickly filled up. Dozens of vendors lined the sidewalks, setting up tents under the shade of trees and awnings. Food trucks and booths served regional staples—barbecue, cornbread, fried snacks, sweet tea. Other vendors sold handmade goods, woodcrafts, soap, antiques, dog gear, and Coon Dog Day merchandise. The crowd moved steadily, stopping to browse or chat with friends and neighbors. Music played on speakers around the park and stage area, creating a low background hum that never really stopped.
By 11 a.m., the parade began. People lined both sides of Main Street early to get a good view, setting up chairs or standing behind temporary barricades. Leading the procession were fire trucks and emergency vehicles from local departments, followed by restored antique cars and tractors. Then came the homemade floats—some built by local businesses, others by clubs or longtime residents. The highlight for many was seeing the coonhounds walk through with their handlers. Black-and-tans, redbones, blueticks, walkers—all breeds were represented. The dogs wore bandanas, collars, or harnesses, and some even matched their owners’ outfits. For a town that honors these dogs year after year, this moment was a simple but meaningful nod to the breed's importance in the region’s hunting and working history.
Our AirBnB host had slipped a page into the guest book saying "My favorite place to stargaze in the desert is a plot of land out in the middle of Wonder Valley. I call it the Star Box. It's far from light pollution and you'll be all alone out there. Venmo $25 for access to the land. I do not take responsibility for nails or glass in tires. Arrive before sunset or you'll never find the place." The tire thing worried us, but we paid up, got the coords, and checked it out in daylight - soft sand road, but seemed fine. It was indeed magical - I hadn't seen a sky this big before - free of obstructions in every direction, ringed by distant mountains all the way around, a totally enveloping experience. I'd expected the temps to drop with nightfall, but a warm wind persisted. We ate pizza and watched the North Star appear, then watched as cosmos lit up. The downside of the location for astro photography is that there were no landmarks, so there's nothing to include (skies with stars and nothing else are boring). But we had fun doing some light painting in the desert while we waited for the full star show. Amazing evening.