FALL VACATION

We made a trip back to Washington State a few weeks ago, hoping we'd not be too late for autumns glory. Here in southern Cal, at least here in the central valley, we get very little to write home about come Fall...of the trees that DO go dormant for the winter few have leaves that assume the glorious reds and golds we are so used to back 'home'.
But catch the color we did! Oregon was awash in the vibrant hues of fall, as was our home state. Upon arriving at the cabin we took in the lovely oranges and golds that signaled winter was not far off...we inhaled deeply of the brisk, clean air, a welcome relief from the smog-laden air we had taken for granted...until now!

The first morning after arrival, an early morning mist crept ever so slowly across the lake...and the calls of the loon were the only sounds to be heard as I opened my cabin door.

Silence is more musical than any song. ~Christina Rossetti