Weekend Walk

This past weekend it was a nice sunny day. Something that's rare around these parts. Since it was so sunny and beautiful we decided we would go for a walk and we knew there was a walking trail by Ariana's preschool. 

What started off as a walk in the woods (so we thought) quickly became an actual recreational park with a playground, lake, and restaurant. Apparently we walked from Makenbach village to Ramstein village and stumbled upon a fun area for future picnics and day outings!

We saw wild ducks, turtles and even some tadpoles and fish in the lake. Of course all the flowers are in bloom now and it was great to get out and have some quality family time in the sunshine.

Photo Walk: Florida Neighborhood

While we were visiting family in Florida we stayed pretty busy. On occasion I found myself with some alone time. One of those times I took my camera out for a walk around my mom's neighborhood. Completely different than my last photo walk in Germany. Lots of palm trees and tropical plants.

Lizard on a flamingo.

 Shuffleboard anyone?

Loved these reflections in the pool.

 Beautiful sunsets.

Photo Walk: Germany Nature

Germany can be beautiful if the weather cooperates. This summer has been a let down. It's only just finally getting to be nice warm days after months of rain and cold weather. It was 58 degrees a couple of days ago. Hello! This is July!? I should NOT have to wear jeans and a hoodie. Even my landlord was complaining about the weather in Germany. 

Anyways, when it's a nice day we try to take full advantage of it.  Here are some recent pics from our photo walk on one of those nice days.

Like main street over here in Germany.

Ariana took her Cabbage Patch, Haley Pax with us. 

 Through my sunglasses.

 Along the sidewalk.

 Hello cow.

 Framed view of a farm.

 Lovely dewdrops.

 Two curious dogs watching us through a fence.

 New member of the family.

 I just liked the lines and angles.

 Caught my eye.

 Mossy log and wildflowers.

 Songbird - Great Tit

 Leftover from the rainy morning.

Songbird - Yellowhammer.

Pretty butterfly - Small Tortoiseshell 

View from the nature path looking down into our village valley. So peaceful.

Soon we'll be heading to the great USA to visit family and friends!