Lately I've been thinking a lot about Nature and its diversity. The land has a strong influence upon the cultures of those who live in a place. Where people have chosen to live and how either they have adapted to their environment or how they have adapted their environment to meet their needs is of great interest to me. All of the images in this post focus upon the land, itself, rather than the ways that people have adapted to these various places. While I found each of these places beautiful in their own way, those of you who have been reading this blog for a while realize that the places I am most drawn to are those which hold a large body of water. There's a need for that water element that is part of my being.
The photos that you have before you include: an arid plateau in Acoma, New Mexico; the rocky, pine-lined Maine coast; the flat, rocky plains of Morocco; the misty valleys as seen from Wales' Mount Snowden; and the turbulent waves buffeting Lake Michigan's western shore in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Each of these places inspired a sense of awe in terms of its natural beauty. I have chose them to stand by themselves without the presence of those who live there. The inhabitants and how they have adapted I will leave to your imaginations.
One question that often comes to mind when I travel to such places-"Do people who live here on a daily basis actually experience the wonder of a place, or do they just take it for granted and go on with their daily lives?" I suppose that,in part, it depends on how difficult the land makes peoples' lives and how much energy is left to appreciate the beauty of place. Another thought related to the land and Nature is that while we all share our common humanity, our life experience as influenced by the land may be very different. Consider a simple difference such as the arid land child who has never been caught in a rain shower....So many places,experiences, and perspectives-all part of the joy of travel. If only we could see and experience it all.
Thank you for visiting. Please feel free to leave a comment before heading towards your next destination; comments are always appreciated. In the meantime, may your travels be interesting and enjoyable.
Kerry
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Wow that was odd. I just wrote an very long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyways, just wanted to say wonderful blog!
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