Butterflies

I just made it within the last few days of the butterfly exhibit in San Francisco at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park last month.  It was so magical having butterflies flitting about our heads and chasing one another, and to see the cocoons of butterflies in their transformation. It's so amazing how the caterpillar completely dissolves in the cocoon into a liquid then slowly develops little bit by bit into a butterfly. Nature is so incredible! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Birds on the Wind - California Coast

A windy, misty and bright sunny day at the coast in Northern California. Huge waves rolling in, powerful just to sit and listen.

A walk in the clouds

We finally had some much needed rain here in Northern California, 

and then the clouds lingered which was a real treat!

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Late Autumn in Sonoma County

persimmons

clematis

Ginkgo

Japanese maple

Tea Tree Flowers

Summer Garden

San Francisco Beauty

Jacaranda trees were blooming too!

Hot Air Balloons - Sonoma County California

I've been meaning to get to this hot air balloon event for the last few years. 

This year I finally motivated to get up at what felt like the middle of the night, when it was still dark, to get to get there by 6am, It was so worth it! So dreamy and magical to see these giant balloons fill with air from a huge fan and a giant flame to then just quietly lift off softly into the sky, with just the sound of the fire occasionally to keep it going. I imagine the passengers in these balloons had the loveliest view over the wine country in the early morning light.

Early evening

An early evening walk in the laguna. I hope everyone has a great weekend !

Foggy California Coast

Escaping the 90 degree heat in Sebastopol, at the coast for the day, so refreshing ;) So quiet. The sweet smell of the lupines and lots of wildflowers in bloom.