Tranquility

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August 14-15: Rocky Point, on the western edge of Klamath Lake.
This place is so peaceful, so calm, such a balm to the eyes. The colors are so---I couldn't think of the right words. “Like a Bonnie Griffith painting”, said Phil. Yes.
Thank you sooooo much, Cathy, for telling me about this place, I'm sure I would never have happened upon it.
Canoeing is one of my most favorite activities...And we saw many birds close up, including pelicans, various ducks, grebes, red-winged blackbirds, a great blue heron, a bald eagle, and many more we couldn't name. Also lots of fish beneath the water.

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Photos

Evening venturers
Our first night here we enjoyed the view over gin and tonics from the restaurant porch.

Waterside restaurant
"Every table is on the water"

Heading out in the canoe in the morning
Lake a glassy mirror

Ducklings see us
"Oh dear, Mum, what should we do?"

"Follow me, littlies."
The grebe isn't worried--yet.

Water flowers
Opening with the rising sun

Martha bows to the moment
One of my favorite things!

There's one
who hears a different drummer.

Stellar Jay
Our campsite companion

A plenary of pelicans in the evening
A wonderful bird is the pelican.
His beak can hold more than his belly can.

Three's a crowd?
Apparently not here.

2nd evening glory
Colors like a Bonnie Griffith painting.

Chipmunk? No way!
We learned at the High Desert Museum how to tell that this is a golden-caped ground squirrel--see, it has no stripes on its snout.

Pensive morning
Sitting by the water's edge--such peacefulness.

Water striders as personal symbols
In 1972, after I had been in Australia many months, I visualized my situation, and I felt I was like a water strider: I was THERE, in touch with Australia, but not OF Australia.

Some time later...
I visualized again, and I felt I was more immersed in the culture and life of Australia.

There's one
who hears a different drummer.

Comments

[Chrys]

Love the water strider reference! Beautiful job on your blog!

[Michelle Cavanagh]

What a coincidence!!
Fancy you going to Klamath Lake!! You probably won't remember but on our 2008 'round the world spending some of the kids inheritance' trip we spent a night at the Ravenswood Motel, Klamath on our way to visit you in Portland - see my travelblog "Wed 14 May - Adventures on the road" - hence I'm excited!!! M xx

[bonnie]

beautiful photos! Looks like you two are having fun!

[Robyn Hansen]

messing about in
Loved Phil rowing but he wasn't as beautiful as the other photos, sorry Phil.

[sonia mrva]

Great Photos
Hello Martha and Phil, I like the nature very much. You pics are truly beautiful. There you're no doubt in your element, happy as birds! Take care. Love. Sonia

[Jennie Thomas]

Thanks Martha
Thanks so much for this blog Martha. I must learn to do blogs. BUT... at the moment it's almost COMP time again for Canberra Video club so must get back to work on that. Hope to catch up sometime soon. Love from us both Jennie Thomas and David Young Canberra