I've been busy with that new year's inspiration to get organized, get in shape, and in general take care of any left over business from 2010.
But this morning the weather was so gorgeous, I took Angel and we went for a walk on our land.
We saw snow left in the shade of junipers trees.
We saw a long ditch made by nature itself. With all the flooding here in the canyon, I often wonder why no ditches?
We walked by some interesting rock formations.
This road, which continues up to a public road where our land ends, seems to be in a pretty good shape after all the rain. It's steep over there, more so than you can see, so I didn't try it today.
There is a long view from that road and in the distance you can see the snow covered top of one of the mountains in the Tehachapi range.
There is also some snow left in the local canyon mountains.
I sat up by the barn for a while and prayed for and thought of a few people in need right now. It is so peaceful there.
There are a couple of reasons Angel is not running free any more when we go hiking. One is her tremendous speed and all the holes in the ground. She is 12 now, and I worry that she will injure herself. She did fall into this little ditch today and got her paw caught, so I was glad we were just walking. She gets to run closer to the house and, again, I think that her great-great-grandfather must have been a greyhound as I watch her run at an incredible speed for her age.
Home again! We have frost at night with temperatures in the low 20s, but as soon as the sun comes out, the grass looks like this. I've never seen anything like it here.
Hi Inger! What a beautiful walk with so much to see! I also love the solitude of being outside with our pups and taking moments to do as you do, to regain inner peace and to send prayers of those in need. I hope you have an enjoyable evening! Stay warm!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures! I especially like the outcropping, that is very interesting! It is so pretty around your place! Yep, dogs get injuries too and she has to go slower if you are holding her on a leash. It looks like a really nice day!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Inger. Your view-scape is incredible! A great place for walking. Angel is an angel.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy seeing the pictures of the scenery of your place in the mountains. It is beautiful there. I would love seeing it in the spring. Did I ever mention that my mother grew up around Delano and Pixley? Her dad was a farmer and grew grapes and cotton.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had such a great walk! I need to do that more. Its great that your 12 yr old dog has so much energy!
ReplyDeleteYour countryside is so free, and beautiful. All is so open. I just love the feeling I get from your pictures that you can see for miles.
ReplyDeleteI bet Angel likes those walks with you, leash or no leash.
That's neat. Here in Texas we have the last traces of snow left in shady places and yet there are patches of green in some areas too. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice plot of earth you have. I'm glad you are very careful with Angel. In her old age she's lucky to have a human like you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing:)
What a lovely walk! I enjoyed your pics.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures and narrative! I so enjoy the beauty you provide. Glad you had a great walk with the dog.
ReplyDeleteYou have such varied ecology. I love the little pockets of greenery. I bet there can be some fun discoveries in the early Spring. it will be interesting to see what the green-up looks like with the increased rainfall of the last few months.
ReplyDeleteInger, what a lovely walk. Your land has a lot of variety - there's always something beautiful to see.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments. Both Angel and I got tired after our walk, but I will keep it up. My laziness is beginning to give way to the fun of walking in nature with dogs. I have a feeling that spring will bring a lot of wild flowers, weeds, and work for me to clean up around here. But out on the land it should be gorgeous. I knew somehow, if from Liz or you, Christine, that you were from around there. My girlfriend lives in Strathmore. Thanks again, everyone.
ReplyDeletemagnificent...I'm there whenever you need an extra 4 legs!
ReplyDeleteSophie, I would love it and so would guess who...Yeah, Samson would be very EXCITED to meet you!
ReplyDeleteI feel all refreshed after that walk with you! xxx
ReplyDeleteOh Inger, what a beautiful walk you all had this morning. Thank you for taking us with you. It looks so peaceful. What a wonderful place to pray and reflect. I don’t blame you for taking the leash. We love our babies don’t we?
ReplyDeleteHugs, Amy
So beautiful...and peaceful. I can feel the desert wind on my face as I look at your pictures. Hugs, Inger! :)
ReplyDeleteSorry I always seem to be lagging behind in commenting, Inger. This winter weather tires me out so!
ReplyDeleteOh, to see some green! Absolutely beautiful. I love your land. So diverse and picturesque.
Hugs to Angel. :)
so pretty. what a beautiful place to walk!
ReplyDeleteWhat a peaceful walk. Despite the cold nights, it's lucky that you have lovely sun to warm you over the course of the day. I love your very last photo.
ReplyDeleteI love the sunshine in that last pic!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your beautiful world!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful walk it must have been! I love the photos. Your description gave me peace. I'm sure Angel enjoyed this.
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