This morning the Honey and I got up early and went for a hike. We decided to do this after having gone for a walk through part of the area on Sunday. It was truly more of a Hike today. *L*
Here is the view from the top of the hill we were on. It's actually the backside view, which I hadn't seen before. Looks like it might be easier to get to from the backside actually. heh.
All Pictures Clickety Biggety, except the birdie pics at the end
This is currently my favorite peaceful place. No not that particular view. Just the general walking around area. Sometimes I go by myself, but mostly I go with my honey or sometimes with a friend. You can do a lot of thinking up there. I'm surprised I haven't knit up there yet. Maybe I'll drag Rachel or MonkeySocks up that way sometime.
Today the honey and I got an extra wonderful surprise as we walked around soaking in all the beauty. We saw Wild Horses. Kinda came up on them while we were looking at various birds. I was looking at some little birdies with yellow tummies and some others with bright red throats when we spotted the wild horses. There were a total of 35 spread out in the area. I snapped a few photos before we backed out quietly leaving them to enjoy the crunchy green sage they were snacking on.
Lookie that one has black socks in the front and white socks on the back feet... err hooves. It's such a wonder to see the wild horses doing their own thing. Totally made my day.
A short while after that I spotted a Golden Eagle sitting on a rock. Got him taking off too. :D
The Golden Eagles sometimes drop bits of their dinner when they fly. A few times we had dead mice/voles/something smallish and furry drop into our yard. Thankfully TKK is way too big to be a snack for these birds of prey. Though I'm always careful of her when she's in the backyard with us. You never know. o.0
Speaking of the fabulous TKK she was sitting here in front of the keyboard as I typed this post out. She was trying to lick my hands and get me to pet her, which was fine until she reached up and licked me on the lips. So now she's on the floor thinking about what she's done. Cause no matter how much I love that cute wittle kittyhead that is just wrong. :P
Hmm I wonder if I should go kiss my honey and then tell him what she did. *evil grin*
Nah, I'm not that cruel. One of us having the cat cooties is enough for today. *L*
I Hope you're all having a fun safe 4th of July.
Gorgeous...looks like a great day to start your day! Beautiful pictures.
Posted by: Vikkie | July 04, 2007 at 01:03 PM
Wild Horses and pretty birdies ... what a nice way to start the day. As for the cat cooties ... ah, germs are germs give him a big smooch! (This comes from the mother who would give the bottle a quick wipe on my pants before giving it back after it hit the playground floor.)
Posted by: Devorah | July 04, 2007 at 01:27 PM
that is hilarious what TKK did. I absolutely hate it when my cats do that. And it definitely grosses me out when I see people kissing their dogs in public. Yucky yuck.
Posted by: Nubiancraftster | July 04, 2007 at 02:11 PM
I'm with Devorah! Germs make us stronger healthier peoples.
Just don't share them with me. :p
I'm glad you two got out and had a little adventure this morning before it got crazy hot.
Posted by: Cookie | July 04, 2007 at 02:48 PM
WILD HORSES!
What awesome pics, I'd give anything to see some wild horses in RL.
Posted by: April | July 04, 2007 at 03:21 PM
GREAT photos, and the hike sounds like fun.
Kitty lickins'? Not so much. I KNOW where that tongue has been. Ewwwww.
Posted by: Dave Daniels | July 04, 2007 at 05:07 PM
You know I love hikes..and scenic vistas...wild horses and eagles??? We don't have those in the cornfields.
Thanks for sharing the photos!
Ann
Posted by: Ann | July 04, 2007 at 07:13 PM
I recently handed my husband a glass of water that the puppy had been drinking out of. Is that wrong? [grin]
Posted by: Carrie | July 05, 2007 at 02:53 PM