DAY 160

The shadows of hungry people waiting in line for their dose of Two Blokes and a Bus.

DAY 159

Kerrick Elevator grain bins framing the sun.

DAY 158

I have a fondness for the stubborn blossoms that refuse to give in to Mother Nature's call. Here's to this stalwart tulip!

DAY 157

You hate them if you are cultivating a suburban greensward, but dandelions can be a sight to behold.

These reached their zenith this morning at dawn, covered in sunlight and dew.

DAY 156

Well as a matter of fact it was a little bit like being in Provence while the lavender is in bloom.

Whole swaths of gorgeous purple flowers. I have no idea what the plant is. The last photos shows detail of blossom (snapdragon-esque). This is on the Hudson blacktop, two miles north of the end of the trail.

DAY 155

Dogwoods on the trail.
The top is the more traditional flavor (cornus florida). The pink petaled version is the hybrid "Cherokee Chief."

Interestingly enough, the "woods" in a golf bag were originally made from dogwood lumber, as it is extremely dense and strong.

Arf. (there's no good story about the name, unfortunately)

DAY 154

Elizabethan.

The Elizabeth magnolia has popped and is having a beautiful season this year.