After spending a day hiking in Henry Coe State Park, I could not fall asleep. When I closed my eyes that night, the hues of the day lingered in my mind. In my delight in their memory, I embraced the vivid images and relinquished a bit of rest.
Verdancy with blankets of purple and orange wildflowers. Azure with flashes and swirls of white butterflies. Clarity and fluidity gliding over rocks and soaking my feet.
I held on to these visions knowing that in a short while, spring’s color show will have disappeared. The rain will stop falling and the summer sun will suck the grasses, flowers and creeks dry. But images of the fleeting shades of revival will give me something to look forward to until the sky water colors the land again.
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Sounds and looks absolutely wonderful
Thanks, it definitely was.
Ekua! These fotos turned out so nice. I had fun there and really like your post-
Stef
Yup, it was a fun day… except for the ticket which I am choosing to look at as a donation
Thanks for going along with the last minute change of park! We should definitely do another hike soon!
Beautiful colors. Your words and photos really transported me. ::ahhhh::
Thanks Nancy!
Goodness! Look at all that lovely green! I love it…
This kind of green doesn’t typically last long in the Bay Area so I’m glad I had a chance to really enjoy it this year!
Where is this? I need to go!!
Henry Coe is apparently NorCal’s biggest state park! There are many points of entry and we went in at the “Hunting Hollow” entrance and did a 7 mile hike at the southern end of the park. Had to go through Gilroy to get there. You should definitely go, and go now while it’s still green and before it gets hot! I am totally down to go back and try out a different hike if you want company