Norm, Clyde, Warren, Phyllis, Terry, Jeanne
Greg, Donna, Don, Diane
Sandra and Jeff
Every New Years Day we try to start the year off
right by having a swamp walk with a few
friends. This year it was a very cold
walk, but as we became aware of the
beauty we forgot the cold.
Heading into the swamp
Orchid
Jeanne and Diane checking out a flower
Jeff explaining that the Whisk Fern
is one of the oldest ferns on the earth
Terry explaining the Whisk Fern to
Don and Donna
Enjoying the swamp
Clyde talking about the ecosystem
Jeff explaining dwarf cypress
Don and Diane amazed at Bladder wort
as Sandra photograph them
Hiking along the edge of
the cypress strand
Niki
Sandra photographing the orchid
that Jeff is pointing out
...and the swamp gets wetter...
Clyde admiring the Night Scented Orchid
Jeff, Clyde and Terry discussing the orchid
Donna exclaiming amazement over the
Night Scented Orchid
And...exactly what is a cypress knee
all about anyway? Does anyone know?
Clyde involved in a discussion
about the environment he loves
so much
Jeff passing by the Cigar Orchid
Terry making his way past
a Cigar Orchid (some folks
call it a Cow-Horn orchid)
Heading out further into the swamp
Fern with a touch of fall color
along its edges
Warren and Jeanne deep in the swamp
Making our way further into the deeper
part of the swamp
Phyllis leading the group with Sandra
spreading her arms in the joy of being
in the swamp.
Niki ducking under a bush
Clyde ducking under a branch
Heading deeper into the swamp...
...and deeper into the swamp...
...and deeper into the swamp...
Sandra photographing the
Dingy-Flowered Star orchid
Out of the deep swamp into the
saw grass...heading back home...
Heading back toward the house...
We spent the remainder of the day
indulging in food and great conversation.
...and so, we wish you a Happy New Year and hope
yours began with the beauty of nature...
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