We packed a lot into the holiday weekend. Even though we are retired, it’s still fun to do something special for the holidays.
It’s been too hot to hike but we woke up to a beautiful morning on the 4th and drove down to the Withlacoochee Bridge in Dunnellon to walk on the new trail. It was 83 degrees which wasn’t too bad.
And the scenes along the trail were worth it.
We hiked for 1 hr 20 min and this was our 31st hike of the year.
Hubby took my new profile pic in the sidebar and the rest of these I took. I didn’t alter any of them. They are straight out of the camera.
Did you get outside to enjoy nature over the holiday weekend?
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Sensational! Love the last photo!!
We did get outside--to work in the garden. Yesterday we drove to Estes Park, a mountain tourist destination where we met a couple who summer there and winter in Sarasota,FL where they do guided fishing tours. Your photos are lovely. I never realized how pretty Florida is and what a variety of landscape it offers.
Just beautiful pics! Wow, 31 hikes for the year.. Great! Keep enjoying your walks.. Blessings!
Beautiful photos! Your hubby did good!
Hi Miss Lavender Dreams,
Yes, but all we have to do is step out on our upstairs porch and we are surrounded by trees and nature. And, it was 54 degrees on the 4th and that was exciting.
Hugs,
Prudence ♥
Loved your photos! still working on my hubby to walk or hike with me
Yes. I would have found your 80 plus degrees in the morning a bit warm, but I definitely found our 56 degrees too cold. LOL! Some people ain't nevah happy! Beautiful photos and your new profile photo is great! You always look so cute!
You look great. I think walking together and sharing your hikes is good for both of you. I am sure you discover things together. You are doing fabulous hiking that many times. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
What a gorgeous place for hiking. Love all your beautiful pictures. How fun that you can enjoy this activity together. Such great exercise too!
What a beautiful place for a hike. Everything is so green and lush. Your photos capture the tropical feeling very well. How great you look in the photo taken by your husband!
so lush!
i mowed yard - does that count? :)
Such pretty pictures. Good profile pictures.
Diane, these are all so gorgeous, including that new sidebar photo. :)
xo Laura
I am enjoying the Florida summer too. I have taken some great pictures through my dining room window! I wish I had a walking partner. You must have a great time hiking. Your pictures are interesting.
How pretty there!
Gorgeous photos! You are really enjoying hiking I can tell. I got outside a bit while moving and unpacking more stuff for mom, does that count?? :)
Linda
So beautiful xxx
These shots look so peaceful and serene (just like you in your profile photo) :-) xx
Enjoy summer Darling...love from me...x!
Wow what gorgeous photos and looks like you had a nice walk! We went to the beach on Saturday and I almost went swimming but the water was a little too cold for me. Have a nice afternoon.
Julie
Brill photo of you!!!!
Stunning photos and although I know it is hot over your way everything in these pics looks so cool,green and inviting!
keep well
Amanda x
Hi Diane,
Wow, what a beautiful walk. Your photos are lovely! I see your are making dolls, what fun. My sister and I use to make them years ago.
Have a sweet day, Elizabeth
I did not get out to nature walk - but I enjoyed yours! lol
Love those Florida scenes! And a great new profile picture! We had Florida-like weather here with more humidity I have felt since moving here! I love those little rivers that run throughout Florida - I miss scenes such as that since we are in drought conditions here. Ann
As always, you find and share lovely Florida!
What a great place to hike! and that's a loooong hike session, good for you! We went kayaking this weekend and have walked a few times at the beach and the back trails. It's been beautiful! But a bit muggy.
What a beautiful place to hike. It was too hot around here over the weekend, but did have a relaxing time.
Do you realise that you live in paradise?!
Jane x
Some gorgeous scenes. who doesn't enjoy plush greenery and lots of water..... so relaxing!! Glad you had a good weekend.
Love all your photos from your hike! Congrats on your 31st hike of the year...can't wait to see how many you have done by the end of the year.
hugs,
Cindy
That looks like a beautiful hike. The weather here on the weekend was really delightful too, like it sounds like yours was. Low humidity makes a world of difference! Your little dolls in earlier post are so sweet! I spent some of the weekend catching up after being away and trying hard not to take a nap!
Your photos are beautiful, as is your profile picture! Holy hikes! How many more?
Those are beautiful pictures - you two are a busy couple!,
Beautiful photos that you took Diane of the trail.
Such a lovely place to hike.
You must be having hot weather there now!
Here its between 28 29ºcel. just perfect. We will be getting hotter weather.
I was in the garden at the weekend.
Also family were here.
wishing you a happy week..
val x
A really lovely photo of you! Very beautiful area too! Maggie
What a beautiful place and photos, just lovely and so lush and green. Gorgeous!
Hi Diane!
Congratulation on your 31st hike! The scenery sure is beautiful. Thanks for sharing some photos with us. I have two favourite: the last one and the third one starting from the end.
Keep having fun my friend. Hugs!
Arlette
What a beautiful place to walk Diane. I would love that and I think it's great that you and your hubby are getting out on so many wonderful hikes together. We had a wild weekend here with Tropical Storm Arthur arriving early Saturday morning so we didn't get out at all to enjoy nature. In fact, much of nature has been destroyed in Arthur's wake with thousands of beautiful trees torn from their roots. It's a different world out there this week but we are thankful to be safe and received only minor damage. Hugs, Pam
Hello from Michigan. Such a very lovely hike you all enjoyed over the holiday..Such glorious scenery.Congratulation on all your 31 hikes this year fantastic. Hugs Judy
Hello,
Beautiful!
We went canoeing over the weekend. It was great to get outside and explore the river. :-)
Carla
It was a beautiful weekend here and I did get outside. Your pictures are lovely.
Diane,
Wow, these are great pictures, and you didn't work with them at all. Florida looks so green. I'm glad you had a good time on your hike. I just saw a deer in one of the back neighborhoods here. It was certainly a sight.
Thank you for the birthday wishes for Nel. It means so much to me.
love,
~Sheri
What gorgeous scenery. Your photo shots are great. laurie
Hey Diane, you look so svelte, and happy in your pic! All that hiking is great to keep you in shape, and good for the soul..
Your shots are gorgeous, it looks so beautiful there.
Jen
I like your new profile picture Diane, and you sure hiked through some beautiful scenery!
Hi Diane!
Wow! 31 hikes-so very cool and what a great way to keep in shape, that is why your new profile picture looks so amazing! Beautiful photos!
xo
Jemma
It looks beautiful! Such lovely pictures you took!! We actually went kayaking after the parade. We had perfect weather right around 80 and sunny :) Luke (hubby) and I enjoying our little adventure around a quite lake, weaving in and out of lily pads. Have a great rest of the week! xo Holly
A very scenic place to enjoy your walk together. Have a nice day.
Beautiful pictures. My first visit to your site.
I love that you don't "enhance" your photos. I guess there is a place for that in the art world, but I prefer straight out of the camera or whatever they call it.
I like your new pic- pretty! 1st & 3rd shots above are just so serene looking..
What a nice place you have been in.
It is lovely to see :)
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