When I took Charlie to Fort Valley on Saturday, one of my goals was to get some pictures of mountain laurel. That may sound a silly because I have dozens of pictures of this plant in bloom from other years, but I like seeing it. I saw some along Fort Valley Road, but there was no safe place to pull off. I decided to drive home through Moreland Gap because that route has little traffic, although it is narrow and unpaved in places.
I not only found spots to pull off where there was mountain laurel, but where
there were also views of a pretty creek called Mountain Run. 
This may look like a sweet babbling brook, but sometimes it floods and closes
the road.
Even though the forest scenery is lovely, I felt relieved to emerge into
farmland and civilization.
It's never silly to revisit familiar beauty, especially when it brings you joy, and Moreland Gap sounds like a peaceful detour.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteLoved the last photo the best!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDelete...I love the last image!
ReplyDeleteA few more pictures of Mountain Laurel can never be amiss.
ReplyDeleteOur mountain laurel is blooming now too.
ReplyDeleteI like the views of the creek, Charlie and the last photo is a lovely scene. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!
Loved the Charlie's eye view of things out the window! And the little brook!
ReplyDeleteYou live in a beautiful area. I love that last photo of the farm!
ReplyDeleteNot silly at all—each year's laurel tells its own quiet story. Mountain Run and the forest look like old friends you’re glad to visit, then wave goodbye to.
ReplyDeleteNothing like a clear running creek. (My Idaho born mother called them cricks.) And a very pastoral scene to end up.
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