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| Roxane (a.k.a. Peace Garden Mama) in her autumn glory/Vicky Westra |
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”
– Albert Camus
This weekend, my soul, eyes and heart were fed at a place called Carmel of Mary Monastery.
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| Colorful Carmel Entry/Roxane B Salonen |
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| The Road into Carmel/Roxane B. Salonen |
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| Carmel Tree Peeking/Roxane B. Salonen |
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| Cloister Closure/Roxane B. Salonen |
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| Golden Bell/Roxane B. Salonen |
On this, my second visit involving an overnight, a friend joined me.
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| Vicky and Roxane, Carmel Guest House/self-timed shot |
Sharing this beautiful place with someone I knew would appreciate it doubled the fruits.
A fellow lover of photographer, Vicky was in her glory with me as we explored the grounds, seeking treasures that were, gratefully, delivered beyond our expectations.
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| Green Arch: Welcome/Vicky Westra |
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| Shiny Specks of Crimson/Roxane B. Salonen |
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| Yellow-Treed Curtsy /Roxane B. Salonen |
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| The Turning of a Season/Roxane B. Salonen |
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| Carmel Critters/Roxane B. Salonen |
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| Rosary Beads at Carmel/Vicky Westra |
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| Carmel Roses/Roxane B. Salonen |
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| Bridge Over Wild Rice/Vicky Westra |
Thank you, God, for this gift…
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| Golden Dusk/Roxane B. Salonen |
