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!
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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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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.