Swinging Bridge

Oh my...it seems like retirement is a just one mini vacation after another.  Every week we explore new locations.  It's so much fun.  Life is so good!
The swinging bridge over the fast moving Taccoa River was a little scary at first.  Yes, it actually does swing and sway a little as you walk across.  The forest service and the ATC had quite an undertaking in building this bridge.  It made getting across this wide river so much easier for hikers.
I'm gradually learning to identify wildflowers in the area.  Lady Slipper...a new one for me.  They are so delicate and dainty...couldn't you just see a fairy princess wearing these!

Lady Slipper

swinging bridge over the Taccoa River

                                                                       

Farm Girl

I finally had the nerve to cut the grass with the riding lawn mower.  It was fun as long as the ground was level! 

A Day Of Celebration...

Today was a day to celebrate.  Greg went on his first hike since his open heart surgery three months ago.  We climbed to the top of Blood Mountain...a 6.6 mile round trip with an elevation gain of 1,336 feet.  Greg felt great!!!  We celebrated with a Milky Way after the hike.

the face says it all...

our friend Candy

shout to the mountain tops

a perfect end to a perfect day

Happy May Day

It was a sweet and simple day! 

colorful azaleas in the background

a sweet innocent chipmunk

bouquet of flowers from my garden

an assortment of wildflowers from the yard