Saturday, September 18, 2010

Visit to Germany - Part 4 (Nature)

When I visit Germany, I always love diving back into the nature I grew up with. So, here are a few pictures of a few plants we found while out walking,



a lovely little house in the woods,
a gorgeous water treatment plant in a different woods,
quite a few different kinds of fungi (these were tiny!),



and a couple of slugs - alright, I admit this is kind of gross looking, but I just had to snap a photo...
Well, the chickens thought it was pretty gross, too, and wanted nothing more to do with me.
Off into the sunset they went.
Ok, much prettier again...

Thanks for traveling along with me!! I hope you enjoyed it!

Tomorrow - art! Finally again!!
Posted by Silke Powers at 4:44 AM
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17 comments:

  1. Vicki BosterSeptember 18, 2010 at 5:06 AM

    Silke-
    Only you would think to take photos of lichens and then turn it into a beautiful blog post! Beyond beautifu my friend! The moss on that log is absolutely a gorgeous photo -(love the chicken photo too!)

    I am so glad that your trip was so wonderful. AND glad you are home - there is no place like home - right. We are still catching up from our travels as well!

    Vicki

    ps - I hope to be headed your way in a few weeks!

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  2. Doris SturmSeptember 18, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    Ich liebe Hagenbuttenmarmelade, besonders in Krapfen...und Pilze...Ich vermisse die allerlei Deutschen Pilze.

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  3. PoetessWugSeptember 18, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    You found some great things on your walk Silke! I must admit though, that the chickens on the run was my favorite shot!! Thanks for sharing them. :-)

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  4. ElenaSeptember 18, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Love the moss! The slugs look line Yin/Yang and cannot believe that's a water treatment plant! Great photos...thanks for taking us along on your walk.

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  5. CarolineSeptember 18, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Fab photos of your trip Silke! Must have been wonderful to visit with your family and enjoy the beauty of Europe!

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  6. Ces AdorioSeptember 18, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    The slugs are doing a Yin and Yang sign!!! Cool!

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  7. BethSeptember 18, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    This is such a neat potpourri of photos! I had to chuckle at the chickens on parade. And look how lovely the water treatment plant is! Obviously, the US could learn something from the Germans about building attractive municipal structures. Gorgeous grapes, flowers, pond reflection, mushrooms, and sunset. You sure packed a lot into 3 weeks! Thanks for sharing your memories with us.

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  8. Lori annSeptember 18, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    What an adventure you had! It's so much fun to take a trip to Germany with you, I love seeing everything from the buildings to nature.
    thank you for sharing!

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  9. lilylovekinSeptember 18, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    What a great post, I love the thistle photo, but I love photos of drying plants they are so interesting. It looks like you had a good time. Thank you for the tour I enjoyed it. Have a great week-end. Lorrie

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  10. Cathy BuetiSeptember 18, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Silke these photos are great! I love the sunset photo! I enjoyed traveling along with you!

    Excited to see your new art! :)

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  11. Anne Huskey-LockardSeptember 18, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    I love all the photos, but the chickens marching away is a hoot! It does look like they are storming off!
    The rose hips; are those the type they make the delicious tea from? I still enjoy a cup when I can find it around here....
    Thanks for the virtual visit. :)

    XXOO~~♥
    Anne

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  12. DeborahSeptember 18, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    It is now official; I am in LOVE with Germany! I had no idea it was so beautiful. I could so live in that wee cottage in the woods. Wait. Are there bears? **blows kisses** Deb

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  13. Mr. H.September 18, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    I love the moss and fungi covered log, how neat. The slugs on the other hand....:)

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  14. Theresa MacNaughtonSeptember 18, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    WOW! Gorgeous photos, Silke. I loved all of them. I love finding all different types of fungi on our walks. I've not seen those teeny ones before! Everything was so green and ripe and alive. :) Theresa

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  15. stregataSeptember 19, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Great photos, Silke. Although I really don't like slugs - they do so much damage in the garden...

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  16. VictoriaSeptember 19, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Yay...how fun and beautiful! I love the two houses..oh my..gorgeous! And the sweet chickens crossing/running on the roads..how fabulous a shot!! Wonderful! Great nature shots..magical...yay! That was fun!
    Kiki~

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  17. audreySeptember 19, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! I wouldn't mind living in that little cottage in the woods with all this beauty around me.
    Splendid photos, Silke!!
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    ♥ audrey

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