Photos from my mountain trip
Derek & I had a wonderful time at his family's cabin in the North Carolina mountains this weekend. We went with another couple who are also our best friends. Some of the time while I was writing, Derek was outside taking pictures around the cabin. Ken & Robin were reading -- a lot.
We saw lots of beautiful birds, rabbits, brown squirrels, chipmunks, and a wild turkey. On a previous trip, we saw a bobcat. Other family members have seen deer and foxes. And supposedly there are a few bears as well. And very early yesterday morning while I was sitting on the front porch with my cup of coffee, a skunk took a leisurely stroll about 20 feet in front of the cabin. Unfortunately, I only had a cup of coffee in my hands, not the camera. I also got a LOT of really productive writing done. Tons of quiet and no Internet access does wonders for my focus.
Click on any of the photos to see a bigger version. Didn't Derek do a fabulous job? : )
The road leading to the cabin.
A bunny rabbit.
This is a Flaming Azalea.
Rhododendron in full bloom.
The road in front of the cabin.
A moss-covered stump with ferns.
The meadow with wildflowers in front of the cabin.
An iris growing down by the creek.
Mountain laurel.
A chipmunk hiding in a drainage pipe.
The view from the cabin's front porch (and my writing table window).
Rhododendron surrounding the cabin. These bushes were at least 12 feet tall.
More rhododendron.
Yet more rhododendron and trees.
Flaming azalea.
And don't forget that tomorrow is the BIG EVENT over at Bitten by Books!
We saw lots of beautiful birds, rabbits, brown squirrels, chipmunks, and a wild turkey. On a previous trip, we saw a bobcat. Other family members have seen deer and foxes. And supposedly there are a few bears as well. And very early yesterday morning while I was sitting on the front porch with my cup of coffee, a skunk took a leisurely stroll about 20 feet in front of the cabin. Unfortunately, I only had a cup of coffee in my hands, not the camera. I also got a LOT of really productive writing done. Tons of quiet and no Internet access does wonders for my focus.
Click on any of the photos to see a bigger version. Didn't Derek do a fabulous job? : )
The road leading to the cabin.
A bunny rabbit.
This is a Flaming Azalea.
Rhododendron in full bloom.
The road in front of the cabin.
A moss-covered stump with ferns.
The meadow with wildflowers in front of the cabin.
An iris growing down by the creek.
Mountain laurel.
A chipmunk hiding in a drainage pipe.
The view from the cabin's front porch (and my writing table window).
Rhododendron surrounding the cabin. These bushes were at least 12 feet tall.
More rhododendron.
Yet more rhododendron and trees.
Flaming azalea.
And don't forget that tomorrow is the BIG EVENT over at Bitten by Books!
I'll be doing an online interview, live chat, and contest over on Bitten by Books on Tuesday, June 2. My publisher is offering five copies of The Trouble with Demons to the contest winners, and I'll be signing & personalizing them and including signed bookmarks. Pop over to Bitten by Books for all the details.
Happy Monday!
Lisa
posted by Lisa Shearin at
6:15 AM
10 Comments:
Those are awesome photos, it looks so lovely! Glad you had a productive time! :)
Am I allowed to say that looks like places here in England? It looks a great place for some R&R (and writing time).
It is certainly amazing how much can be achieved without the internet...
Beautiful! I so need a trip to the mountains. We're hoping to go to North Georgia at the end of the summer.
I bet you feel refreshed, now!
Gorgeous photos! Sounds like a perfect weekend.
Thank you, ladies -- I had a wonderful time!
Oh wow. The area is absolutely beautiful! Ooooh, I've never heard of Flaming Azalea but I see why they're called that!
I would completely love go there! I won't, because I couldn't, but I would love to find a place like that : )
I hope you had fun, and I hope you made progess on the writing you needed to do : )
Welcome back! Those photos are lovely. I hope you had a relaxing time. :)
Gorgeous pics! I especially loved the close-ups of the yellow Iris and Flaming Azalea.
Looks like a beautiful place. Reminds me of a little back mountain road not far from here.
Wow. That looks like a great place for a trip. I'm glad it went so well for you. {SMILE}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
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