Here’s a little bit about the trip to Seattle. First off, the weather was wonderful, highs reached about 70 degrees and lows at night down to 55 degrees. No rain the whole time we were there. I ate too much.
The Seattle Trip
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View of Lake Washington from the deck of the VRBO -
A Walk at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area
The trail leading into Reservoir Ridge Natural Area I took a walk at a new natural area called Reservoir Ridge Natural Area. The map at the parking lot told me the loop I took was 2.8 miles. My Fitbit told me 6,551 steps, or 2.9 miles. My research when I got home said there are 9.6 miles of trails within the natural area. I was blessed with meadowlarks, red-winged blackbirds, a hummer, swallows and robins offering me music without the need of an ipod. One jogger told he saw a couple of bobolinks. Impressive fields of prairie grasses like waves across an ocean. I need to research these grasses and other plants I encounter as I have a tendency to look at them and say, “Ah, how pretty,” then move on. The clouds were gorgeous, constantly changing. Shadows falling across the mountains, constantly changing. I was impressed with this natural area and could find it a great place to get in some exercise in nature. There was several large trees throughout the area with one looking like it had a hawks nest with young ones in it. I couldn’t tell for sure without binoculars. I expect you will see more images from this location.
Going to meet a friend today for lunch at a local park, if it doesn’t rain. Have a super Awesome Monday!
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The image tells the story
I’m seeing more of these on my walks, sigh! -
Isolation
Grove of trees in Red Fox Meadows Sure dealing with too much isolation over the past few days. Last week when I paid for my mocha at the Human Bean drive through, I actually touched the hands with the barista. Surprised me because it was probably my first physical touch with another human in 5 weeks. Things are not right.
Way to much consumer shopping on the internet in an attempt to fix me, and we know that doesn’t work.
Snacking too much and looking for someone to blame for buying the snacks. Haven’t found him.
Been walking everyday which helps me stay out of my head, which is a dangerous neighborhood at times.
Looking at upgrading my camera since Fujifilm has some sales going on. That won’t make me a better photographer, either.
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I’m ready now…
A favorite cottonwood tree along FIsher Nature area leading to Rowland Moore Park. I often find Red-tailed hawks perched in it. I have been pretty good about taking my camera for daily walks during this stay-at-home order. Even got in the walks the past two days when it was snowing and cold, admittedly shorter. And the weather forecasters are telling us more snow, 3-8 inches, by Thursday. Enough already. Bring on spring, rain, thunderstorms, flowers, weeds and sunny walks. I’m ready now!
