Miami Dreaming (Watery Wednesday)

Hi all,

Happy Watery Wednesday! This photo was taken during my trip in Miami. I can feel the hot breeze, waterfalls cascading in my ears, and palm trees waving nearby. The images are warm enough to last me through winter!

Beautiful Beaches

Hi all,

Happy Sky Watch! Here are some photos of my wonderful time at Miami Beach.

You can check out other amazing skies here

Beguiling Gardens

Hi Sky Watchers,

I’d like to share some more beautiful photos from my time in Miami. On display is the visually stunning and picturesque Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Let your eyes wander on rich, manicured lawns, spiral stone statues, and drift away into an enchanted world.

Miami Sky I

While traveling to Miami, I was enthralled by the engaging view outside my plane window. The heavenly skies were infinitely beautiful, rich, and vast. All the earthly things floated away as the plane soared higher. I took so many photos on this trip that I’ll have enough to last me several Sky Watch entries. To be continued….

I'm Back!!!

Hi all,

I’m back after a week long trip in Miami!! The beautiful weather and ambiance was inspiring. I look forward to visiting and sharing my photos with you all soon. Here is a sneak peek of the sky above.

Time stops this moment
Sitting here are small blue thoughts
Ready for flying

Trip Round the World

Hi bloggers,

It's been awhile since I posted for Thursday Tales. This week's entry is inspired by PompaElite.

“I’ll take a trip round the world papa,” Gloria laughed. She was amused by the neon lights and painted clown faces. Papa grinned back at her with his righteous smile. She saw an image of herself in his large glasses, twinkling in the dark.

“How about the merry-go-round?” He hoisted her up on his shoulders, and she watched the majestic horses rise and float on air. They were lemon dropped, gray, red, and blue. He cradled her softly in his arms and squeezed her in a big embrace.

“I love horses,” she laughed and sprinted towards the line of children. Papa lifted her on a rose colored horse, and she leaned in close to his face.

“I’ll be right here watching you,” he whispered and kissed her black, curly forehead. She raised her head up and smiled. He watched her rise and fall on the red horse. The merry-go-round soon became a vast, circle of colors. He caught a glimpse of her spinning madly, fluttering in a whirl of children and carnival lights.

He remembered the evening as she met him in a trail of white. She was an ethereal bride in crystals and pearls. Her dark curls were swept up in a crown.

“Papa, one last trip around the world?” Her grin was infectious as she slipped into his arms. He embraced his daughter once more.

“Yes, my little Gloria.” And they glided down the aisle as the world spun in place.

Adventures With Cecelia and Kim (Pt II)

A few months back, I posted the crazy adventure of my friend "Kim" and I on our trip to the art exhibit. Our latest adventures took us up the Hudson and in the beautiful town of Irvington. The view of the Hudson is so exquisite you forget you are in New York.

On Sunday, we visited the home of Washington Irving, credited as being the first author to make a career in writing. His most notable works include Rip Van Winkle, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and A History of New York. In addition to being a literary treasure, Irving was well travelled, owned thousands of book in his library collection, and loved to dance (my favorite part). We visited his home in Sunnyside. It is so intriguing to see how people lived in the early history of our country. For anyone interested in visiting this area of New York, you can check out http://www.hudsonvalley.org/.

Of course a bit of folly and fun capped off the trip. Until next time Kim...

XOX Cecelia