sea

northernmost part of Aruba's wild eastern side

“My soul is full of longing
for the secret of the sea,
and the heart of the great ocean

    sends a thrilling pulse through me.”       

~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week out letter is "S."  Come see others' submissions HERE and join in the fun!



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"adopted" pets

On a recent trip to Aruba, I "adopted" a few new pets!  First, there was a small herd of kitties who came to hang out on our deck and entertain.  Most were about 6 months old. 

These kitties were very sweet and friendly.  Hubby was so enthralled, he brought them tooona which they lapped up greedily.


On Eagle Beach, a little dog frolicked in the sand, running back and forth, bouncing and jumping, full of joy.

And then on Bonaire, we enjoyed the company of a mockingbird and a lizard both of whom visited our patio repeatedly.

This is a Whiptail Blue Lizard (Cnemidophorus murinus ruthveni), endemic to only Bonaire. 

It was fun to enjoy these adopted pets while missing our kitty at home.

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week out letter is "P."  Come see others' submissions HERE and join in the fun!


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ocean

Malmok Beach, Aruba, Netherland Antilles

Malmok Beach

near Arashi Beach, Aruba (north of Malmok)

Eagle Beach in Aruba is one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. The sand is powdery white, turning pinkish beige when wet.  The water is gorgeous liquid aqua, lighter or deeper in color depending on light and time of day.

along Queen's Highway in Bonaire.  There are numerous sites to shore snorkel or dive along this road.  (drive by shooting--see the wiper blade and the rectangular glare in the sky?)

Baby Beach, Aruba (southern end)

smell the sea, and feel the sky
let your soul & spirit fly, into the mystic...  

~Van Morrison 

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This post is for the letter "O."  I didn't submit it to the link-up in time, but you can see others' submissions HERE.  



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nap time!

Snoozing is one of life's best joys according to Oliver, be it

in a sun puddle

on a warm lap

on his favorite blanket

or under the furniture.

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week our letter is  "N."  Come visit others' submissions HERE and join in the fun!  


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just a little color

to brighten up gloomy Winter days

 

Wordless Wednesday/ Wordy Wednesday--where I linked up: 

 

The Art and Tree Chatter of Aquariann





Create With Joy





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magic

Mossy Magic

Late January.  A gentle snow had frosted the landscape with a sugar-ice coating.  Eight friends embarked on a hike through a gorgeous forest enjoying the Wintery loveliness.
(hike to Natural Bridge, Red River Gorge, Kentucky)

Butterfly Magic

A young girl marvels at the loveliness of the pretty butterfly landing on her fingers.
(The Butterfly Farm, St. Martin)

Sunrise Magic

I rarely see sunrises, and this one from an airplane was awesome!

Kitty Magic

Oliver is so charming as well as the sweetest!

Flower Magic

Two black eyed susans grew together creating this strange and curious flower.  The other side (which you cannot see) looks exactly like this side.

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week our letter is  "M."  Come visit others' submissions HERE and join in the fun!  




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Winter already?!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

woke up to a glorious snowy world this morning!

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