I once had an English instructor who told the class she found October the most beautiful season of the year in Ohio. Until then, I had always taken our autumns for granted, and liked earth's wakening in spring best. Now, I take neither for granted, and find both beautiful.This picture was taken in late October, 2002, in the Japanese Garden area of Dawes Arboretum, near Newark, Ohio.
just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome Julana. Unfortunately we don't have this in Australia, at least not where I live in Queensland. We only have two seasons, summer and mild summer!
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Violet, Vashti,
ReplyDeleteYes, we have our compensations for no mountains,no ocean. :-)
John,
That is interesting. I didn't know that about Australia. My knowledge of Australia is gathered from watching the Wiggles. And it's true, throughout a dozen videos, I've never seen spring, fall, or winter. They go to the beach for a "barbie" at Christmas-- but I just thought your seasons were backward.
So you get local fresh fruit and vegetables all year 'round. That's one advantage.
I would miss our seasons. We spent time in Georgia, where summer is too long, and Michigan, where winter is too long. Here in Ohio, it's just right. :-)
Beautiful picture! I am so longing for cooler weather. Even though I am in the upper Midwest, it is 85 degrees today. Your picture gives me hope that soon our trees will be as lovely as yours.
ReplyDeleteHi Lori,
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying your chronicles of life with Evan.
It's still warm here, too, with 85 today. Our peak for foliage viewing is probably ten days to two weeks away yet.
Julana:
ReplyDeleteI am traveling to Michigan in 10 days - and I am looking forward to seeing colors along the way! I agree that Ohio has beautiful color, but the further north you go, the color is even more spectacular (go blue!) I just had to throw that in there. . .
Good for you, MKM--
ReplyDeleteMichigan is less densely populated than Ohio, generally speaking, and it is beautiful up there.
Ohio's trees are beautiful in the hilly regions, where you can geta panoramic view. The flat farmlands, maybe not so much. You have to seek out the woods.
We'll see you on Nov. 19, in Ann Arbor. :-)