Monument Valley Sunrise
While staying at Goulding's Lodge at Monument Valley, I woke up early, grabbed a cup of coffee, and walked out my room onto the balcony. I was rewarded for this early morning wakeup with a beautiful sunrise.
God’s Beautiful Creation and His Promise
What a beautiful site to see. A rainbow after the storm at the Grand Canyon
The Wheels of the Bus go round and round
Every time I look at this picture I have to smile as I remember all the times we have had to sing "The wheels of bus go round and round" to our new grandson. It's also a reminder of what a fun time that we recently had in Monument Valley…
Monument Valley
On a recent trip out west to see the some of the National Parks of Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, we took in Monument Valley in Utah. Over the years, more Western Movies were made in Monument Valley than any other location in the United States. Having watched so many John…
Bridge at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
The gardens at Magnolia Plantation have been in the same family for more than 325. Each generation as added to the gardens and they are now a top tourist attraction. Today, the gardens offer an ever changing array of flowering plants so that something can be found blooming year round.
Peter Rabbit
While at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, we stopped for lunch right next to the Petting Zoo and Nature Center. We had the really neat experience of being able to play with this tiny bunny. He reminded me of Peter Rabbit, just after he had returned from Mr. McGregor's garden without…
Return to Magnolia Gardens
Saturday we went to Magnolia Plantation and bought the all inclusive pass, which includes the Basic Admission, the House Tour, Nature Tram, Nature Boat, "Slavery to Freedom" Tour and Audubon Swamp Garden. We didn't know if it would be worth it, but ended up staying all day long. Really a…
Daisy and Friend
A Praying Mantis on a Daisy right outside the main house at Magnolia Plantation.
Friendly Peacock
On a recent trip to Charleston, we went to Magnolia Plantation and spent an enjoyable day visiting the gardens. We stopped for a picnic lunch, at an area set up next to the petting zoo and pasture. Two peacocks, as well as a number of other animals were in the…