WHAT WE MISS...

...when we zoom along at 60kph.

I took the little Walnut Grove bus from Fort Langley, where I live, into WG to cancel my car insurance, deposit my cheque, and pick up a few groceries. I got off at the stop right beside the bank, which is at the farthest point from Fort Langley, and then walked back the length of 88th Avenue to the plaza where Save on Foods is to do the rest. It took me about 20 minutes to walk that far. Probably because I kept stopping to take pictures of the flowers along the way that I never really notice when speeding by in my car. Well.. that's not exactly true. I am very aware of the beauty around me and love it when the cherry blossoms that line the street are in full blossom, and the heavy swags of Montana Rubens clematis over each gateway of a row of townhouses are in full bloom. But those are long finished, and in their place are these lovely flowers which, although I may notice the splash of color, I definitely miss the detail of.

(You can click on the picture for a larger version)

88th Avenue, Walnut Grove
Roses
Holly Berries
Jackmani Clematis
More Pink Roses
Blackberry Blossoms
Morning Glory
Ravine Over the Safety Rail
Tiny White Roses and Ivy At the Curb
MORE Roses
MORE White Roses
Pink and White Roses
Red Roses
No Idea (what the bush in the front is called but I love the contrast with the cedar in behind)

White Hydrangea
White Hydrangea
Pink Yarrow

And.... not so pretty...

Poor Little Mole

I need to go walking more often.