Wandering about the grounds at Blickling House we took a wrong turn, but we're rewarded by finding this beautiful cluster of small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata). They believe they are about 600 years old.
Rociada, west of Las Vegas, is a fusion of two villages, Upper and Lower Rociada. Other nearby communities, like Pendaries and Gascon, though technically in Mora County, also use the Rociada postal address.
We've been in London, doing a few London things. The other day, we went to Kew Gardens. We visited the Temperate (as in climate) House and Kew Palace, but spent most of the day walking around admiring their trees.
Free museum in Embudo, on the "Low Road to Taos," celebrating the gas station in America. Vintage gas pumps, oil cans, gas pump globes, gas station signs, and vintage photos.
Did the #TrenthamSpudFest today, now I need a good sleep. What a brilliant day, town was packed with people. I stuffed my face, bought lots of spuds, merchandise, chips, lemon butter and more. What a great festival. Get to it tomorrow!
Last week was a whirlwind of wandering in southern New Mexico, from Silver City to Alamogordo. The weather was very cooperative, with relatively low wind until the day I drove home. The snap happy week continued at Gathering of Nations of Friday.
My teenage child complained from time to time that they have never been to a #McDonalds, so as we where on a #roadTrip last weekend we stopped at a McDonald's. I said "When I was a child I liked the Big Mac."
They replied "What's a Big Mac?"
I went into #ManchurianCandidate mode, my mind went blank, feelings left my face, & in a monotone voice I said: "TwoAllBeefPattiesSpecialSauceCheeseLettucePicklesOnionsOnASesameSeedBun".
Then I assassinated somebody else's political opponents.
I'm a sucker for old bridges, so here are a couple over the Brazos River in Texas that I spotted from the highway and visited during my drive on Thursday.
Photographer 📸 Pierce Wilber, aka @piercewilberphotos on Instagram - "Look National Geographic it’s a herd of wild Antelope running with a herd of wild radar dishes."
Cradle Mountain stands tall dominating the eponymous National Park. The kind lady at the visitor centre warns us; there is plenty to see and do here, and the two days we have planned won’t be enough. It’s a paradise for hikers and nature lovers. From a gentle stroll around Dove Lake to a steep climb alongside a rocky face to Marion’s Lookout, there is a trail for everyone. But our favourite part has to be watching the wombats at sunset from the boardwalk.
Located in a collapsed lava tube, Bandera's ice cave never rises above 31º Fahrenheit. You feel the temperature change dramatically as you descend the stairs. The igneous (volcanic) stone insulates like the ultimate Yeti cooler. The ice has been accumulating for more than 3,400 years (based on core samples tested). It is more than 20-feet deep and regenerates as new rain and snow melt seep into the cave.
Just returned from our first long-ish roadtrip (520 km) with the kids, which was also my first long drive in a Tesla, even though I got my first one four years ago. The kids, the car, and the superchargers all behaved nicely, so I'm sure we'll do this again sooner rather than later. #roadtrip#roadtrips#kids#children#parenting#ev#tesla
