Time marches on. This spring my eyes have been drawn downward mostly looking at the local plant life which has been a real treat. Rain continues to fall consistently, and some of my favorite hikes have been with an umbrella, when most of the crowds are gone, and I can savor the emerald green color of the forest. Feeling a sense of satisfaction looking at this tiny plant world, much the same as I used to feel back in my redwood days.
The mountain laurel are just beginning to bloom in the Piedmont region. For me, it's the gateway to summer flower. This week should be the peak I would imagine. Otherwise, the heat and humidity is beginning to creep in for the first time. Yesterday, there seemed to be a noticeable change in the forest as more bugs and amphibians seemed to make their presence known. Today is supposed to be near 90 degrees.
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