So I just kept driving--up around Monticello Dam, where Lake Berryessa begins, and really into the hills. And when the road split into 128 and 121, I took 128 toward Napa. I've known for a long time that you can get to Napa that way, of course, but I've never driven the route--I thought it would take a lot longer than it actually does. Frankly, it can't be much more than half an hour longer than taking the highway, and it's about a thousand times more beautiful. I stopped a lot to take pictures.
(Photos are clickable for enlargification-type purposes.)
Very nice. The second photo of the branch looks sort of like an exotic bird to me, and I love photos that look like two things at the same time. But the last, natural looking, portrait might be my favorite.
ReplyDeleteIt totally looked like an exotic bird to me too, Sigrid! Some sort of Seussian exotic bird--appealingly odd. ;-)
DeleteYou are absolutely gorgeous! Those turkey feathers are way awesome. I am glad that you ventured off the beaten path :)
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you Mandy. (Blushing...) And how lovely to see you here! Do you know if those *are* turkey feathers? I'd love to know for sure! xo
DeleteEmbracing unexpected journeys or turns in life ... beautiful. Like Sigrid, I really like the last self-portrait.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jessica! It was a really good unexpected journey--a great afternoon.
DeleteThese are beautiful. Craggy! And beautiful. You look good out there in all that enlargification. xox
ReplyDeleteHello, you! Thanks--you know I like a craggy, beautiful thing. ;-) xoxo
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