Once again,
we’re running off,
to sunny Spain & Portugal.
A wish for you,
Primavera’s promise,
for sunny days,
with singing flowers,
and busy bees.
Cheers to you & Happy Spring~
Note, will have limited access to internet for the first two weeks and will touch base when I am able!
And the same to you, Cindy. Have a great time. Thanks for the lovelies.
Be well my friend and have a wonderful weekend! <3
Wow, off again? Happy Jet-setting! 🙂
Thanks much although the next two weeks are on a ship!
Oh, fun, a cruise! Watch your waistline – cruises are notorious for overfeeding! ;-D
I know. I have to be disciplined and use the walking track, a lot!
Hope to meet you in person one of these days! Have a wonderful time! Diviertanse mucho!
Muchas gracias mi amiga y tiene y buen fin del semana! <3
Maravillosas todas !!! 🙂
Ahhh, muchas gracias mi amiga!
Gorgeous photos!
Very pleased you enjoyed them and cheers to you~
Your photos always cheer me up, Cindy 🙂
That cheers me up! <3
Loved today’s photos Hope you have a safe, photogenic trip!
So nice and so appreciated! Cheers to you~
Oh sunny days for sure! Beautiful photo’s Cindy. Omgosh, your dear in a rush is a joy, like she has wings! Were you close to her and that path? Safe travels, sounds awesome! x b
This happened the day before yesterday! There are rarely deer at The Holler because the coyote packs will eat them. I was in the oak grove watching birds, when the deer basically walked into me. I lifted my camera for a shot, and she panicked so intensely that she bolted straight at me. I was clicking away and she deviated at the last nano second, and turned. This in one of the shots of her as soon as she passed me. It was a awesome experience. Thanks for noticing!
Gasp ! How exciting and exhilarating. You’re a pro to continue with your camera and not be totally startled too. Oh, I’m so happy for you to have that moment with her, awesome!
Sorry to go off this topic, but I just remembered re: our conversation about wasps that the tarantula wasp is the bug with second most painful bite in the world!
Wow these are so wonderfully brilliant – can’t wait until the burst of spring/summer color hits our region.
Hope it gets there soon! I am in Florida now, and the wind is blowing hard, but the sun is out~
yes, we have sun but not warmth! Have fun in Florida.
<3
Nice spring colors!
Thanks Timothy and be well my friend~
That means more great pictures coming up! Happy travels!
Ahhhh, so kind. Thank you!
Have a wonderful time, take lots of pics, eat good food, drink great wine and enjoy!
If you make it to Dordogne, please pop in.
Will do and thank for the heads up!
have a great time. Any chance you will visit Barcelona? One city on my list 🙂
take care, LInda
Oh yes, it will be our third visit. Anything particular you want me to photograph for you?
I adore the amazing architecture in general and the sagrada familia in particular. I am a bit obsessed with it. I would love to see some photos highlighting Barcelona’s buildings and this masterpiece using your special flair Cindy.
That is a deal and if you like any in particular, tell me, and I will email them to you. <3 <3 Get well Linda.
The bright flowers,birds and the lone butterfly, reminds me of spring. Unfortunately here where I live we had a blizzard which dumped 47 cm of snow.So while we are tired of snow, you guys are having awesome weather. Best wishes to you all. Thank you Cindy. 🙂
Oh dear. I hope spring comes soon and with all this moisture, brings you bushels of brilliant spring flowers Ranu! <3
Happy Spring to you too. Have a wonderful time.
Alison <3
Thank you Alison and hope all is well in San Miguel!
I am thrilled to say we have moved to the beautiful casita with a pool, on the coast, in La Manzanilla (since April 4th). We are both loving it here.
Wonderful photos, Cindy. That deer is amazing. Enjoy yourselves
Thank you and so glad you enjoyed the dear deer!
Amazing! I always look forward to the treasures you’ve found!
I am so glad you enjoyed and cheers to you!
Thank you for your latest contribution; I look forward to the next presentation. If you are so led, please give us your judgment regarding both Madeiras and Sherries. Please limit your indulgences to a maximum of one pipe of Bual or two casks of Amontillado per day, I don’t want my humble request to reduce the quality of your photographs in any way, we don’t want to be reduced to having to wait for postcards from traveling friends and family. That would be a long wait, for they usually tour the nearest casino when funds are available. See one picture of a garish and brightly lit slot machine, and you have seen them all.
Duly noted!
Have a great trip!
Thank you Cate and Happy Spring to you!
Have a wonderful trip, Cuz….., and I know you will. Take lots of pics…, and I know you will ! Be careful though. Hugs ! 🙂
Thank you Paul! Enjoy your spring sunshine and flowers. It is sunny but windy in Florida now.
The south has been getting their share of storms, Cindy. Pretty soon you’ll be over in sunny Spain. Hasta la vista, baby !!! 🙂 🙂 :))
<3 <3
Lovely photos. Enjoy your trip!
Thanks much & cheers!
fantastic photos..like always..great<3thanks for sharing<3
So kind & thanks so much!
IMPRESIONANTE LA FOTOGRAFIA…EXELENTE…SALUDOS….
Que amable y muchos gracias!
This visual treat made me fresh! Thanks for sharing!
Wish you great journey ahead!
Ahhhh, thanks so much & cheers to you~
Welcome Cindy!
Glorious set of photos. And buen viaje/boa viajem to our lovely Iberian peninsula. A great time to come weather wise 🙂 ☀️
Estoy tan emocionada de pasar mas tiempo en la bella Espana! Gracias por sus buenos deseos y saludos!
Hablas muy buen espanol!
>3
Thank you for the glorious photos before you leave! They brightened my day ☺️
Have fun at sea and beyond!!
I am very happy that I posted if it brightened your day Val & cheers to you~
Have a wonderful time! Thank you for leaving us with some beautiful pictures before you leave. And thank you also for your Goodreads review of ‘Eating Bull.’ So nice of you to leave one, and I’m thrilled you enjoyed it. Thank you!
Wonderful accomplishment Carrie. You should be proud my friend. <3
Thank you. 🙂
I am sure you will have a wonderful time, Cindy. Thanks for share that beauty from sunny lands. ^^
Thank you more for the kind appreciation!
Happy trails, Cindy! Thank you for this look at Spring. It is breath taking.
Ahhhh, so happy you enjoyed!
Beautiful Photographs! Have a great trip! ~Rita
Double thank you & cheers too!
Am sure you’ll have a wonderful time. Your photos will linger in my heart for a long time. They, and you, are a thing of great beauty. <3
Visa versa 2UX2 Paulette! Hug your doggies for me~ <3 <3
Can’t wait to see the photos. Have a great time and say hello to the Romas for me.
I will be looking for them for you and for me
Wally. Love them so`~
Hasta Luego my friend. I just came online for a few minutes and I am thrilled to “see” you. Have a great time, relax, have fun and enjoy your trip to the fullest. Be safe and come back soon~!
I hope you will travel along with me. It is so much more fun that way! ( :
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May you continue to capture things extraordinary!
Thank you and hoping I do!
Have a marvelous time! Looking forward to your photos which provide so much joy for my day. Safe travels. And give greetings to Spain and Portugal. By the way, I found a Flamenco dance studio a couple of block from me that offer dance lessons. Come join me!!
Oooooh, what fun. Are you going to do it? I certainly hope you do and post some photos too! <3
You will be the first one to know when I do!!! Hugs coming your way…
Wishing you smooth travels and a fun trip! Can’t wait to see your photos and live vicariously through you! <3
I am so glad you are traveling along with me! You make the trip more fun! <3
You do all the work; I sit back and enjoy…we make a great team! LOL! XO
Laughing, sounds like a win-win situation!
running off ar eyou, travel safe
Thank you & cheers to you!
Awesome pic of deer in mid-leap! Have a wonderful trip! When you’re back online, I have a question to ask about golden eagles. One came very close to attacking me recently on my daily walk. Seriously, I’m still a little freaked-out.
Yes. That would completely freak me out. These are massive powerful raptors. Don’t walk there again until mid-summer. Wear a really strong hat, carry a walking stick, and scan for nests and birds wherever you walk. Never hesitate to duck at the last second and get out of Dodge. But with a Golden you want to avoid a repeat encounter by not going on this walk again for several months. I was dive bombed by nesting Harrier Hawks in Patagonia, and my doctor made the national news when he was attacked and clawed by nesting red tail hawks because he walked near their nest. He had to go to the ER for stiches.
Golden Eagles will attack to defend a nesting territory, if they feel threatened, and rarely if you are carrying food they want. I never carry food when hiking.
Here is some info on Golden Eagles:
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/royal-raptor-180949437/?no-ist
Very glad you weren’t hurt and can well imagine what this did to your heart rate. Now, unfortunately you know what it feels like to be eagle prey!
Thanks Cindy, great info.
run off and enjoy, dont hasten like the deer in your Picture. Great shot. And the beautiful flowers. thanks.
I will linger longer than said dear-deer!
Wow! Amazng. You really should some type of award for this.
Awww, I am honored! Thank you~
You’re welcome. Peace.
Gorgeous photos to remind us what we wait for all winter! Have a wicked good time!
I’ll try on the wicked bit! Really wicked for me would be staying out past midnight, but then, I’d be so tired!! 😉 Do I sound old??????
Enjoy your time Cindy! I’m sure you’ll see some places that are dear to me xx
If there is a special place you want a photograph of, let me know, and I’ll take some for you!
I’ll revel in all of them! 🙂 Bound for Poland later this week so I’ll be struggling to catch up but I’ll find you.
Travel well, Cindy.
Thank you my friend & cheers~
As always Cindy, your photos are spectacular!! Cher xo
So kind and so appreciated!
🙂 xo
All beautiful but my favorite is the deer mid air. Great catch!
She was so surprised by me, she nearly ran into me! But she was a dear so she didn’t! 😉
You are so clever! Deer!
Such beautiful bright pictures. 🙂 I love the shot mid air of the deer running off!
She isn’t supposed to be at The Holler because of all our coyotes, so were both quite surprised by each other!
I bet! Hope she stays safe 🙂
<3
Oh, I can almost smell these flowers and want to reach out and touch the dove! Gorgeous. Enjoy your down time wherever you are!
So thoughtful of you. Be well my friend and cheers to you! <3
Gorgeous shots.
Muchos gracias mi amigo!
You’re welcome. 🙂
Beautiful colors and flowers. I especially love the birdie at the end. 🙂
Sweet little doves. I love them too!
We have two mourning doves that come to eat our seeds. They are pretty. We don’t get many different variety of birds in my area.
The doves seem almost tame don’t they. They are like angel birds.
Happy and safe travels, Cindy. The Holler won’t be the same without you, you know!
It is ridiculous how much I am already missing my birds!
Monarch butterfly, flying ( ok, running) doe, and a pigeon for peace. 🙂 I am always amazed how vibrant the colours in your pictures are. I mean, those flowers! I hope you will have a great time in Spain and Portugal, Cindy!
You cannot imagine the doe experience! I was in the oak grove being silent, trying unsuccessfully to photograph the woodpeckers, when this doe walks in front of me, peacefully eating grass. I have seen very rare deer tracks, and no actual deer at The Holler. The coyote packs keep them away. Anyway, I quietly raised my camera, which the deer saw, causing her to go into instantaneous, hysterical panic. She bolted directly towards me. I started clicking, sure she would hit me in blind panic, but she veered at the last nano second and the photo I posted here, was me reeling around getting a shot of her, as she flew away.
These are moments of pure happiness for me.
For the deer too, since she got away! <3
That is amazing! Thank you for sharing how the picture came about. I am glad to know that the doe managed to avoid you last nano-second. Why would she runs towards you if she was afraid of you, I don’t know, but it’s lovely to know that they are around! Have a great weekend, Cindy!
Thank you for sending us the beautiful post before you are leaving. Enjoy Spain and Portugal, Cindy!
I plan to continue traveling with you Amy and I hope you will do the same with me my dear friend.
Will do, Cindy! I know I’ll never travel some of the beautiful places you have been. But, I feel so lucky to find you and you travel posts in the blogosphere. 🙂 <3
lieve e delicata la farfalla sul fiore della bellezza è volata
Grazie mille. Le farfalle stanno volando fiori!
Gorgeous. Have a wonderful time!
So kind. Thank you. <3
Enjoy. Andrew Petcher’s blog has been all over Spain lately. If you find yourself in some obscure towns a search might give you ideas. https://apetcher.wordpress.com
Thanks much for the tip, I will check it out!
Stunning photographs. The sweet dove at the end is just adorable. Every photo is just beautiful.
Ahhhh, thanks so much and cheers to you my friend~
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Your thoughtfulness is most appreciated!
Beautiful photography Cindy. Which camera are you using?
Thank you and I use the Sony HX400.
Enjoy your travels!
Merci beaucoup!
Travel safely, Cindy and blessing along the way. Beautiful photos again and love those pretty blooms, butterfly, birds and wildlife.
Thank you. They all work together to give us a most beautiful world!
Yes, they do.
Bon voyage Cindy! Thanks for this beautiful, bright, and cheery vacation notice. Love each and every image here, and I look forward to the next time we hear from you again! <3 ~Lynn
I have been looking for the wild parrots in Florida and will send you some photos if I see any. Be well Lynn & cheers to you~
Oooh thank you Cindy! I very much look forward to that. You take care too Cindy. Cheers! <3
Have a great time, with plenty of the right kind of sun and life. Look forward to your next post from wherever.
I am so glad you are coming along! You make the experience more fun~
A lovely vibrant post you have said goodbye with Cindy. I will look forward to seeing your photos when you have the time and the internet connections. Till then happy and safe travels my blogging buddy.
Hope all is well with you and Jack. I think you may be home now having a bit of a break from travel. If so, enjoy the down time and cheers to you both~
We are travelling now via cyberspace with our blogging friends Cindy
Happy travels.
Thank you Mandy~
Safe journey and have fun. 🙂
Thank you Graham and all the very best to you my friend~
Looks like a startled someone. Wonderful full-stride capture. Love the colors … and enjoy Spain & Portugal (you may recall we cruised them last fall) … wonderful!
I do remember and will check back on your blog for a recap. Thanks for reminding me!
🙂 … Categories > Travel > Spain-Portugal Cruise. Better yet … here’s the link to the collection (newest first) https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/category/travel/spain-portugal-cruise/
That makes it easier. Thank you~
Enjoy your trip! And I look forward to the photographs!
Very pleased you will be accompanying me virtually & cheers to you!
So Beautiful! Have a great time Cindy! 🙂
Grazie mille!
sehr schön, liebe Cindy…
Vielen dank Ernst~
Enjoy your trip.
<3 <3
In love with your photos! Came over to your blog from Lynn’s blog 🙂
Thank you and give Lynn a virtual hug from me!
Have a safe and wonderful trip.
Merci beaucoup~
You do resemble that deer charging off over the hill, Cindy. 🙂 Have a great trip. Curt
We both do both tend to make an occasional a** or ourselves!
Of course, Cindy, that’s half the fun of life… –Curt
Have a wonderful holiday, dear Cindy. I always enjoy your beautiful nature pictures.
Blessings ~ Wendy
Blessings and gratitude back to you Wendy~
Fabulous photos as usual. Enjoy your trip. Buen viaje! 🙂 <3
Muchas gracias mi amiga mia~
De nada mi amiga❣
<3
I love your photos so much! The one with the deer bouncing off is so cool! Have lots of fun in Spain and Portugal! Lucky Dawgs you! Hugz Lisa and Bear
We are still now en-route, plunk-dunk in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean!
Great, great shot of that deer stodding off with its shadow beneath.
I swear she never touched earth!
Have fun…I look forward to your beautiful photos as you travel. I believe I might have to have a Sony HX400 for my birthday 🙂 One of the reasons I had to give up my Canon DSLR was because of the weight. I still miss it. So how’s the weight for the HX400?
It is very light! Much lighter than my other sony. I suspect you are going to love it! Happy Birthday!
Thanks for the birthday wishes Cindy (birthday is in July) 🙂 I’m really considering this camera so thank you for the information 🙂
Oh, interesting decision. Let me know what you decide~
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Love your posts Cindy, always gorgeous shots, warm & uplifting! Have a great time!
Awwww, such a lovely comment. Thank you & cheers~
So excited for you Cindy!! We lived in Spain for 12 years (mostly in and around Seville) and am imagining all you’ll see and do!! and can’t wait to get a look at your photos! Don’t miss churros and the thick hot chocolate to dip them in! and the stunning Museo de Belas Artes in Seville, housed in an old convent. And Portugal– so much beautiful history… Oh! waiting to see you posts! Happy trails! xo
How exciting to live in Spain for twelve years! You must have some wonderful memories. We are in the middle of The Atlantic Ocean in the midst of a bit of a blow right now, but should reach the coast of Portugal on Saturday. Looking forward to sharing photos with you and hearing more of the memories they invoke in you! Cheers to you~
HI Cindy– are you taking a ship to Portugal??!! I’m trying to figure out your chronology. In any case, Portugal will be so beautiful– and the bread!! Can’t wait to see what you post! Bon voyage!
I wish I knew and got tutelage from you before I left. We are mid-Atlantic now, will reach Madeira in a few days. Then we are off the boat and on our own for four weeks in Spain and Portugal.
I hope you send me some suggestions which I will be able to respond to when we arrive in Barcelona.
The itinenary is:
Madeira
Seville
Malaga
Cartegena
Palma
Gibraltor
Barcelona
Madrid
Porto
Aviero
Lisbon
All is very beautiful
thank you for sharing
anita
🙂
Thank you more for the kind appreciation!
you’re welcome
🙂
Cheery photos and send off. Thanks Cindy. I hope you have a wonderful trip!
Thank you Brad and be well my friend!
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Blessings and peace!
Visa versa 2 U X 2!
☺
Happy spring! Beautiful photos 😊
Thank you, but now of course, we are in the midst of a mid-Atlantic storm!
Well of course where else😀
Weirdly the satellite internet is working perfectly with 4 meter seas, should be 5 meter by nightfall! Of course there are no ships in sight for days now. I have seen one bird. I think it got blown off course and it was too scared to land on the ship.
Lovely shots! The while flower macro is exquisite!!
Awwww, so pleased you enjoyed!
Enjoy your spring in Spain and Portugal!
Stunning
Muchas gracias!
These pictures are breathtaking. My favorite is the one with the bee. I love it! 😀 xx
Well I am pleased as it is in my garden! Thanks much and cheers to you~
Have a wonderful time in sunny Spain and Portugal!! I’ll look forward to the pictures. 🙂 That deer photo is amazing!
Cutey deer wasn’t too pleased to see me, although I was tickled to see her! Take good care Brenda~
Good survival skills!
Smart deer!
Bonjour CINDY SUPER JOLI TES IMAGES PAPILLON FLEURS ECT…..
C’est bientôt le premier mai
Et j’ai cherché , cherché
Les brins de muguet
Dans les bois d’ALSACE
Sur les talus ,sous les branchages et je l’ai trouvé
Je viens t’offrir en avance ce petit bouquet de muguet
Je l’ai sentie il a une belle odeur parfumé
Regarde ces belles petites clochettes blanches
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Chaque clochette sonne mon amitié
Pour toi ce petit porte bonheur
Passe une belle semaine et un bon 1 mai avec du bonheur
BISE Bernard
Bon jour Bernard! Merci beaucoup mon ami! <3
This is just so beautiful and I love seeing your area of the country.
I love it when you stop by for a visit! <3
Beautiful photos Cindy! Thank you very much for following my blog, I will certainly take time to visit yours as well. Hope your day is a happy one! 🙂
Visa versa 2UX2!
Wow, breathtaking! Enjoy the trip! 🙂
Thank you Debbie! We are mid-Atlantic in the midst of a major storm with 20+ seas! Whoopee!
Omg Cindy, be careful, do take care! Hopefully it will pass and you’ll have some great photos to talk about with us. 🙂
Exactly right, my photos don’t do justice to the storm which was Mother Nature at her very best! Be well my friend~
Have a fantastic trip, Cindy!
Mid-Atlantic now, survived the impressive storm, glad to know you are along with me.
That cute little bird. So sweet and such a beauty 🙂
Awwww, of course you would notice Sarah. The morning doves mate for life. They have such distinctive cooing calls to each other. They seem clumsy but are not. They just aren’t afraid of humans. I am afraid for them always, because they are the birds most likely to fly into my windows, leaving imprints of their angel wings on impact,, like the angels they are.
Be well Sarah.
Have a great time, Cindy! And thanks for the gorgeous images!
Thank you much more Olga for your kindness~ <3
What a send off! Gorgeous.
HAve fun!
Thank you and be well my friend~
Hi Cindy. Have a wonderful time! I’m looking forward to some great pictures from there. We just got back from Mexico, so I’m catching up on my blogging! Enjoy!
Can’t wait to hear about your Mexico adventures too!
We are officially on diets. 🙂 The food there was amazing.
I can relate, I am always unfortunately, officially on a diet, except of course, when I’m not! 😉
Absolutely beautiful 🙂
You are a lovely friend Margaret. Be well & cheers~
Love, love these photos. You’ve brightened my day, Cindy.
Beautiful shots, Cindy! Bon Voyage!
It’s technically spring here in Ottawa, but you’d never know it from the distinct lack of green & sunshine. There is supposed to be a tulip festival soon!
I hear you! I think my son is going to go snow boarding in Switzerland!
I am so glad I have been there and adored Spain, wished I had spent more time in Portugal.
This post is beautiful and makes me wish I could “house sit” for you, Cindy! 🙂 Your Holler would be probably “enough” joy, nature and fun I would ever need!
The coyotes alone at The Holler would keep you on your toes, especially at night! Europe’s church bells are far more relaxing! : )
Lovely pix! Thanks for sharing. 🙂 And wishing you a Happy Spring, too!
Muchas gracias y tu tan bien~
your pictures never cease to amaze me,Cindy,thanks you.
Ahhh, I am honored. Thank you~
Enjoy your time. Loved the pics.
So pleased you enjoyed~
Cindy, I just love these pictures. Thank you for sharing! Hugs! Veraiconica
Hugs & cheers back to you Veraiconica!
Wow! These are amazing. Thanks for taking me places that I am unable to go. <3
Thank you more for joining me. You make the experiences better! <3
I love the deer photo! 🙂
Thank you! He was surprised to see me and vis versa~
I bet. What a great shot!
<3