Stream Beauty

Peace, always.

In our travels, we are always thrilled to find a stream tucked away somewhere. The discovery feels like the unexpected delight of finding another present on Christmas morning.

Yesterday we found this gift near Lake Lure, North Carolina. Tucked away close, out of sight. A perfect spot to pause, reflect, and soak in the cool, relaxing sounds of a running stream. And to capture this special moment together.

I said, "Hold on a sec, let me tweet this photo of the stream."

"All great discoveries are made by people whose feelings run ahead of their thinking." 

~ Charles H. Parkhurst

"Smile, sweetheart."

Backbone Rock Tunnel, Virginia

We rode for over ten hours through Virginia and back with Ge and his family. I shot with my Nikon camera this time and the day was perfect.

Caesars Head

Always looking up!

From downtown Greenville, we headed home, up Highway 276, a beautiful ride with little traffic through Caesars Head. We stopped and I caught the sun through the bare trees.

A glittering jewel. A lucky star. A talisman. A creative spark.

Beautiful trees against the blue sky.

What an opportunity to see and feel the inexplicable...

Take a second to snap before mounting bike.

Wonderful!

Hurry, Spring

We made a sweet ride to downtown Greenville, South Carolina today. Off our cold mountains, down to the foothills of the Appalachians. The ride was a bit windy, but not too bad. The sun shone brightly on us. Lots of sunshine and warmth, temperature in the high 70s.

And here is the joyous proof that Spring, thank God, is on the way...

Hurry... Hooray... Spring!

"Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment." 

~ Ellis Peters