Swan Lake is the destination and the scenery is wonderful. Along the way, we see a sign to "view wildlife" and since I have no idea what it is, decide to check it out. It turns out to the be Swan River National Wildlife Refuge and has paths and platforms for viewing nature in a magnificent way. I'm sure that any other time of year, the bird life would be abundant, but it's a chilly September morning and many of them are on their way south. Peek at the beauty we did see and let your heart soar as ours did.
Finally!!! After 5 months of craziness, we are going to Montana. About 3 days ago, Mister suggested that perhaps flying would be better. A 27-hour drive each way with only 8 days available seems challenging at best. We took a quick peek and were shocked at the prices. Just a little over $200 each round trip and that's with 3 days notice. Goodness, we should have looked a couple of weeks ago. I jumped on and booked flights instantly. Is it risky? Yep. Are we going to be careful? Yep. Is it time? Absolutely. Six a.m. flight means that we are at the gate and it's only about 5:15. While I scroll Facebook, Mister takes a nap. He's preparing for one very long day while I am in the excited stage and couldn't possibly sleep. We are flying Delta on the way up and United back home again so we will have the opportunity to see how each airline handles the current situation. The boarding begins and the plane is a 2 -3 seating, with us having the 2 side. Does that make sense? I forgot to take a picture. Away we go.
It just wasn't my day yesterday. As a result, my sweetheart went into action and managed to snag us a "before the sun is even up" entry into the Arboretum. It is EMPTY and oh so amazing. Come along for some early morning pictures and watch as the dappled lighting does it's thing. There is always beauty to be found in the world and walking helps so very much. Mostly pictures, very few comments -- but you know me . . .
With another 3-day weekend in front of us, Mister saw that the Dallas Museum of Art was re-opening and reserved us spots. It's 11 a.m. and we are going to see a couple of new exhibits. The first one is "For a Dreamer of Houses" and almost all items are from the permanent collection here at the museum. Let's go inside - As you pass the entrance, flanked by the huge wooded doors, the first thing one sees is the Dream House. Of course, at this point my camera decides to white everything out and the pictures don't do this any justice at all, but I do get it under control later.
