This is a photograph of autumnal warmth, with the setting sun casting a pink glow, and the beautiful colours heating up the lovely Drakes Island early in the afternoon.
I'm back home after a pleasant, issue-free journey to Devon, England visiting friends and relatives and I am excited to catch up with all your blogs and comments.
I really love to travel and continue to use my travels as inspiration.
Travel is more than just going to a place; it's an inner journey as well. Journeys tell a lot about who we are and what we can be. In essence, every journey is a journey into a rediscovery of our identity. Don't you...
think?
Exploring the gorgeous Devon countryside was really an amazing experience. My good friend and I had such a great time on our day trips; just grabbing our cameras, tripods, wellies and jumping in the car was really pure fun; actually we had a blast!
I'd love to share a bit of my journey with you through pictures, if you'd like to see.
Take a trip with me, won't you? To some place beautiful and inviting...
We absolutely enjoyed strolling through the past.
"Devon Cream Tea" (Tea taken with a combination of scones, clotted cream and jam), swoon! We had lots and lots of delicious Cornish Pasty (a must!).
Ah, Devon will always remain fondly in my heart. (sigh!) xx
You have a good week...kisses.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are just downright gorgeous, Betty! And yes, I do believe that when we travel we are uncovering a new aspect of our identity. I don't take travel lightly at all! In fact, your shots are proof of that, if I may say so. They are imbued with the joyful spirit you had while you traveled about, and because they are so, they fill me with joy as well!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to see you back online, dearest, and thank you so much for sharing these gems!!!
Big hugs,
Nevine
Not a part of the country I know but I'd certainly like to visit. Glad you had such a wonderful time.
ReplyDeletestunning colors in those landscapes! and the cattle made me smile! pork pie? yummy!
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos!!Thanks
greet Crissi
Oh how I'd love to visit there right now!! I don't see it in my near future, but your gorgeous photos are the next best thing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing the wonderful pics, Betty! I appreciate you!
Beautiful, Betty!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are exquisite! I'm green with jealousy over the lovely places you were visiting!
ReplyDeleteYou liked it, didn't you. Devon is a tonic to ease you away from the loud hustle. But, there must be places in yours country.
ReplyDeleteSo nice landscapes. Good job :-)
ReplyDeleteYou did so well, dear Betty and your photograph's are a joy to look at!
ReplyDeleteSome of them are bringing me to the landscape painter William Turner!!
So beautiful..
And your writing is bringing us exactly to this place!!
Wishing you a very nice week!!
Kisses and hugs from Athens
Monika
As usual, great photos!
ReplyDeletethese are all stunning, all awesome all beautiful. love the scenes that look like paintings, and really love the pots in a row, I am a big fan of old and castles, you have something for everyone here. lots and lots of beauty
ReplyDeleteΜέσα από τις καταπληκτικές φωτογραφίες σου με ταξίδεψες γλυκά μέχρι το όμορφο Devon.Ηταν σαν να ήμουνα εκεί!!!Ευχαριστώ!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Betty, your pictures are delightful! Looks like the weather was beautiful and you had a wonderful time. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are such wonderful photos....I enjoyed them so much. I've never been to England so thanks for sharing a part of it with me. I had to look up what "wellies" were! Ha ha! Those cows - called Dutch belted here in the States - are my all time favorite cows. I see you even have a photo of a weathervane, my NEWEST passion!
ReplyDeleteI love it to make this journey with your great pictures!
ReplyDeleteWonderful impressions, great work!
Have a nice week, my dear♥
Your pictures look super. Great to have you back blogging.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Since I highly doubt I would ever be able to see this, firsthand, I'm grateful for your amazing photography!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, Betty!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! There is always something so charming about the English countryside. Thanks for the mini-vacation!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are works of art, dear Betty. I especially like the one at Dartmoor Natl Park.
ReplyDeleteYes, travel is a journey of the mind and body. So glad you've enjoyed it all and share it with us.
Stay well.
xoRobyn
Welcome!You stayed in London many days!It's nice to meet new countries and cultures!I didn't knew that England has too many nice places!
ReplyDeleteExcellents landscapes, regards...
ReplyDeleteMakes one wonder why the rest of the world can't be alike, or even close.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your effort and for sharing such beauty. Please have a good Tuesday.
daily athens
Lovely, I like them all great photos with beautiful colors. My favorites are the canine and the River. But all are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLovely, I like them all great photos with beautiful colors. My favorite are the road and river. But all are wonderful. saludos.
ReplyDeletemonika, thanks so much. william turner happens to be one of my favourite painters. oh, you really make me blush!
ReplyDeletebob, you're right. there are surely many beautiful places in my part of the world...i just can't help but find the english countryside so enchanting! :)
ReplyDeleteT colour in the first set of pictures is so lovely and soft. I enjoyed the virtual journey.
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos Betty!
ReplyDeleteThis is my idea of travel, exploring the countryside and seeing local architecture while finding out of the way places to eat. I don't care for the touristy spots.
It looks like you had a wonderful time.
How beautiful. You won me over with your photos. I want to experience the experience.
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It looks as if you had a perfect place for a vacation. I like the castle and the cottage you showed, but the entire countryside is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like inviting country to stroll through and I love the old buildings, especially Banbury Castle. It's in great shape being that old.
ReplyDeleteHope all the walking stopped you from gaining weight with all that eating. ;)
Hi! You captured such wonderful photos!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I can see why Devon will remain fondly in your heart - these are wonderful photos of your journey and stay, Betty ! Such beauty, and interesting places.
ReplyDeletewow!
ReplyDeletethank you for the wonderful virtual trip!!!
What lovely lovely shots! Devon and Cornwall are just so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteKisses and good day...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! I would love to visit there, too!
ReplyDeleteLove the pics!!
ReplyDeleteYou had pork pie? I'm curious... what's that like?
Just lovely. I love England and have never been to that part of it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, Betty. So many favorites here, I don't know where to start. It's just beautiful there and so green and lush. :)
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ReplyDeleteJust how I imagine England to be ... and SO different from downunder in OZ! Except for the Cornish pasties - to be found in ANY self-respecting Aussie bakery!!
ReplyDeleteI've heard so much about the beauty of Devon. Maybe someday I'll go there!
ReplyDeleteSerie magnífica de imágenes. Saludos.-
ReplyDeleteOlá Betty, belas fotografias de lindas paisagens...Espectacular....
ReplyDeleteCumprimentos
Mount Edgcumbe at Torpoint, Cornwall. I love this light and delicious way you've captured.
ReplyDeleteBetty que hermosos paisajes!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pics, great landscapes!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit there, too.
Welcome back! Those landscapes are so stunning.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures as well.
looks like you had a great time, Betty.
Your warm photos really make me want to visit England. I've never been there except for a few hours at the British Museum in between planes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your journey.
Shalom from Jerusalem.
What beautiful photos! Interesting and so different from most of America.
ReplyDeleteVery refreshing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the place you've visited..The scenery is breath-taking.
ReplyDeleteGreat!
ReplyDeleteWonderful landscapes.
Fantastic photos Betty! I'd be hard pressed to even pick 5 favorites. They are all beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour pics are all gorgeous, Betty.
ReplyDeleteThat scenery is totally awesome!
:D
Fabulous photos, dear.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
I'd love to go visit there sometime!
Gorgeous landascapes, Betty.
ReplyDeleteFabulous pictures as well.
Hugs
Georgia
Fabulous images dear Betty, such beautiful landscapes, flowers and houses.
ReplyDeletehugs and kisses
xoxoxo ♡