Morrow Mountain in Summer

Regular readers know that Judy and I retreat to 

beautiful Morrow Mountain two or three times

a year.  When our babysitting opportunity was

switched to a different day a while back, we

hit the road.  This was before the current heat

wave, and everything was lush and luxuriant.

(not a shampoo ad-- sorry)

This is the classic mountaintop view.

On a clear day . . . well, you can see Lake

Tillery and nearby mountains of the

ancient Uwharries.

Just completed in the last year is the new

refreshment stand and boathouse where

you can rent a canoe or boat.

These folks on the lake stopped and chatted

as they passed each other.  Judy and I were

hiking the trail that follows the shore.

Now I've seen everything: satellite for 

waterfowl (this do-it-yourselfer should

have asked for help, though).

We love the footbridges that criss-cross

inlets where streams feed into the lake.

We always try to get at least one shot to 

prove we were there.

If summer comes will autumn not

surely follow?

What's this!? Dead ahead. Don't make any

sudden movements. . .

If we don't act afraid, maybe it will leave

us alone.

Well, what did ya think it was?  E.T.?

Or maybe a velociraptor?

You never know what you'll find here.

Like black walnuts.

And the tree from whence they fell.

The characteristic leaves make a nice pattern

against the brilliant sun peeking through.

Plenty of tranquil scenes along this walk.

One could almost believe we were on a

Caribbean beach.  But you know us better

than that!

Seek and find time.

Can you spot the lizard?  I bet you can.

And this deer seems to be asking unabashedly,

"Are you gonna feed me or not?"

Having pretty well devoured our own lunch,

we must answer in the negative.

To which he responds, "See ya."

And with which I'll close.

See ya.  Soon.