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Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. Part One. Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. White-tailed Ptarmigans Next day we spent on the second part of the Rim. Through green larches. . . . → Continue reading Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. Part Two.
Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. Part One. Aka Lagopus leucura. The smallest ptarmigans. Already started to change colour for winter. Soon will be completely white, just right for snow. Now they are so similar in colour to rocks and grass, that can be seen only when . . . → Continue reading Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. White-tailed Ptarmigans
During our visit to Lyon last autumn, we couldn’t resist dedicating a day to explore the picturesque Chartreuse mountains, the birthplace of my beloved Chartreuse liqueur. Our primary objective was to visit the Grande-Chartreuse monastery, the spiritual home of the Carthusian monks who crafted this exceptional liqueur, . . . → Continue reading The Carthusian Order and the Grand Chartreuse Monastery
Another Balsamroot spring trip. At the end of the May third time hiker on the Dog Mt. The mountain is on the Colombia river side, and above tree level is completely covered with Balsamroot. . . . → Continue reading Third time on Dog Mt for Balsamroot
This March we sailed with friends in the Anacortes island region. It was a beautiful time, thanks, guys. We wanted to see whales, but they didn’t come, fortunately, we found a small island covered with with sea lions. The lions roared, smelled, and were completely perfect. The . . . → Continue reading Sea lions
Cathedral Park in the south-east of British Columbia is a beautiful place in the mountain, however, not without problems. The road to the central, the most interesting part of the park, is private, you cannot use your own vehicle, and, not many vehicles can make this road . . . → Continue reading Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. Part One.
In the middle of May, we visited Leavenworth and traditionally hiked the 4th of July trail for spring flowers. Because of exposition, this trail is clear of snow more early than others nearby. . . . → Continue reading 4th of July for flowers
Spring without tulips is not a real spring. At least in my current geographical location. So, the annual visit to Skagit Valley. . . . → Continue reading Tulips of this Spring
After our Waters and Wines of North Burgundy trip, we had three more days before our flight back home, so for two of them we devoted to Lyon. Actually, for Lyon itself, we had one whole day and . . . → Continue reading Lyon |
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