A walk on the wildside

Saturday was a perfect summer's day. We drove to Bristol which is on the next penisula over from where we are and hiked on Crooked Farm Nature Preserve. The hike was a little over 2 1/2 miles long. The trail led down a cool, shady path and then opened up into a big, beautiful field.

The trail was well shaded once we entered the wooded section. The green everywhere was so pretty, must be due to all the rain we have had.

I have no idea what either of these plants are. The pinkish one was the only one of its kind.

The trail led beside stone walls. I don't think I have ever seen so many walls in one place. They were covered in velvety green moss. It makes me wonder how long the walls took to build, how the stones were brought to their places and from where did all the stones come?

And then we came to a section that was filled with ferns, ferns and more ferns!

BuddyTheElf is waiting patiently for me to get our picnic lunch set up. We sat on some rocks on the edge of a little pond and enjoyed the warmth and sunshine. Gosh, what a perfect day! Nice to get away from everyday life and its busyness and just sit outside and enjoy God's wonderful work.

The fella stayed partially submerged the whole time we sat near his "puddle".

This is the Pemaquid River that the trail eventually followed. It was so peaceful there on the bank. Mark immediately said it would be a good spot to kayak in. There is a landing nearby where we could put in either the kayak or the canoe. However, its a very long walk from the parking lot!

I spotted this blue dragonfly on a bush near the water. I have never seen such a striking color.

Again, we sat for awhile and enjoyed the day, it was still except for the birds overhead. Ah, heaven on earth!

The "boys" patiently waiting for me to catch up, I dawdle behind with the camera.

A pooped pup on the ride home!