RANDOM SHOTS FROM AN AMBLING TRIP & THE BLONDE ITALIANS

THOSE BLOND ITALIANS
but first
OUT TAKES

AND PASSING SCENES

It was a journey of discovery, learning more about our adopted state. A thousand miles and lots of sights of the Golden State.

Along the way we found images that didn't seem to fit into a niche for a specific blog posting, so we've collected a few of them here.

Statuary, including the priest who started the missions

others with less defined purpose

and those that honor

We thought these two official portraits, hanging side by side some how represent the range of this state

Ronald Reagan to Jerry Brown-

variety of substance and style

and of course more natural beauty that we could imagine

in urban and wilderness settings

The color combination along the highway was magical

this is on the western slopes of the Sierra, lupin reigning over majestic mountain passes and valleys

I wish I could convey the feel of the mild breeze coming out of the mountain pass, warmed by a late afternoon sun and enriched by the fragrance

Here they stand as sentries overlooking a river gorge

Often people forget California is more than beaches, cities and cars.  It is the real and movie setting west-

you can go no further west.  It is also a land

of the big sky and wide open spaces

We enjoyed the cloud play

and took delight in the great California highways

away from the Freeways and Interstates

THE BLOND ITALIANS ARE ON THE GO

       Our colony of Italian bees from Glenn California seem to be thriving.  We will be checking soon to determine if the queen has been laying eggs.  In the meantime the colony seems active.

       Taking these photos gives me a chance to hear them well.  They zoom around as I move close, buzzing my ears.  I've heard no sign of an Italian accent yet

Stay tuned.

See you down the trail.