Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Breathing Deeply



It is not so much for its beauty
that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts,
as for that subtle something,
that quality of air that emanation from old trees,
that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.
~ Robert Louis Stevenson ~


The mountains never fail to restore peace. A good hike, a little sweat, the company of good friends, children squealing in the cold river, the smell of fall imagined in the last days of summer, a pile of bear scat smack dab in the middle of the trail reminding us that we are only visitors. And grateful ones at that.

8 comments:

  1. What a wonderful way to spend time with nature and family.

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  2. that place looks amazing. Where is it? state?

    such a great time spent with famliy fun pic's

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  3. Just my cup of tea...thanks for sharing...cooled me off just looking.
    Mama Bear

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  4. Yes to your text. Your pics brought back happy childhood memories. The toes pic is my fav! Love the blue and pink polish )

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  5. We had a good dose of that "subtle something" this week too. Lovely post.

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  6. It's nice that the bears share their beautiful space with you.

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