Fall in All It’s Glory!

2 October 2009 by Barbara.

As I sit by the window I see Gold, not the metal but rather the golden aspen leaves that are still clinging to the branches. Most have fallen to the ground, given a push by the strong winds that have arrived with the colder weather.  For the past few days the weather was glorious with clear blue sky and temps in the 60’s -70’s, we drove into the mountains to walk the trails that lead into the forest. The wildflowers are long gone, but the plants are still thriving in the great fall temps. There were wild roses growing all along the trails and showing off their bright red hips. Fall in the mountains is amazing with multiple shades of green from the dark firs, spruces, and pine to the red of maples and golden yellows of aspen and other trees. The solitude is wonderful, enjoying Mother Nature at her best!

This morning we woke up to a light covering of snow on the ground, a light winter storm blew in overnight and left a lovely white blanket. The snow is slowly melting, with more predicted for several days to come. We do not get to see this change of colors back home, fall is usually green then brown. and while I like the change of scenery, I do miss the warmer temps of home this time of year when we can still be outside and enjoy the opportunity to spend time working in the garden. I look forward to seeing the fall vegetables and flowers in our garden. I’m sure I am missing the glorious colors of our roses since they were just starting to come into full bloom when we left on our trip.

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