a peaceful journey
through the Blue Ridge Mountains
kindred souls await
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-Eugi
“I am learning to love the sound of my feet walking away from things that aren’t meant for me.” unknown
My husband and I drove the Blueridge Parkway once. It had to be one of the prettiest places in the world.
It’s beautiful, Liz, especially in the fall.
I think we went in the summer, if I recall correctly.
Obviously it must be called ‘The Blue Ridge’ – yes! But – I do have a feeling that it will need a different name
in the spring or perhaps in the fall? 🙂
Here is the explanation for the name Blue Ridge –
The distinctive color that gives the Blue Ridge Mountains their name largely comes from the forests that line its ridges (which reach elevations up to 6,684 feet). Many shrubs and trees– including oaks, poplars, and eucalyptus– emit an organic compound called isoprene. When this hydrocarbon is released into the atmosphere, it creates a distinctive lingering haze that looks blue from a distance. Info derived from https://blueridgemountainstravelguide.com.
Driving or hiking through the Blue Ridge Mountains, where all is up close, the landscape takes on the colors of the current season.
I’d love to do a long West Coast drive from San Diego to Vancouver. Not sure it’s even possible.
That would be quite a trip and I imagine you would love it! When we lived in Florida, Blue Ridge was a long drive for us but now we live only an hour away. I would love to live there but the homes are crazy expensive.
Your picture of the mountains is beautiful. It does look peaceful.
It is peaceful, Patricia! It’s an escape from the rest of the world.
Your opening image is stunning! Thank you. I like travel – and actually did a beach walk about Travel. I invite your readers to stop by. https://beachwalkreflections.wordpress.com/2021/02/27/47-travel/
Thank you, Frank! I am on my way to your site! Yes, this was and still is a beautiful post, Frank. Funny, we just spoke with the gentlemen in my last picture today. He owns a pub in Blue Ridge. We miss our friends and hopefully will be able to visit there soon.
I just got back from an adventure!!
Woods, ocean, beach… backyard. They’re all good. 😉
Adventures are good, Jules, but like you mentioned it is always good to get back to the cozy nest.
Our next big adventure is fixing a particular rooms’ ceiling… we have to get everything out of that room! At least we have a couple of months to prepare!!!
Oh, my! That is a lot to tackle! Good luck!
It will be nice and pretty when it’s done. I might even rearrange the photos on the walls 😉
Projects can be fun. 😁
Getting someone else to do the hard work.
I just have to pack and then unpack. 🙂
Another beautiful & lyrical poem Eugi <3
((hugs)) BellaSita Mum & purrss BellaDharma
Thank you! Hugs and purrs to you too! 🤩😽
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