Not RAINED out

Despite waking up to a downpour and thinking the hike would be rained out we did not feel one drop as we walked through Bower Park and toured Mary Sue's incredible garden. The 4 brave souls were also treated to another contest this year -- first to spot the "blue airplane" won a potted Star Lily.
I once again forgot my camera so these pictures are compliments of Mary Sue. The Pin Cushion Flower (Leucospermum) is from Mary Sue's yard and the Wisteria entwined in the Huckleberry was in Bower Park. It was a lovely rain-free hike.

Hug-a-Ball

It was a glorious minus tide day at Bowling Ball Beach. This is the beach I was married on 12 years June 6th. It is a VERY special spot. Today, the bowling balls just needed to be hugged - so we did!

Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve

I missed this weeks hike - waiting for LONG overdue fabrics from India to arrive - which it didn't... sigh. TGID - Thank Goodness for Dard. These are his pictures and this is his report:
"There were 12 of us. Yes, wow! It was a wonderful hike. The Rhodies have just started. There seemed to be acres of Corralorhiza. The streams were still running and accompanying their burbles were the cacophonous call of the resident Ospreys. Don't think they wanted us on their turf. "

Black and Bihler Point

After a series of very blustery days, today the winds died down and the hike couldn't have been more perfect. The flowers were in full bloom and Mary did an excellent job educating us on their common and latin names. (Guess which ones I remember?)