Our first visit to Wales was timed for Spring, a time which turned out to coincide with unexpected cold weather. Yet, the pristine beauty of this country was hard to miss. We experienced this landscape across the filters of clouds, sun, rain and snow.
Seven million flower bulbs, close to a million visitors every season, and a sight that cannot be described in words – that’s the draw of Keukenof. In these pictures, we present our discovery of this Amsterdam attraction. You can read more about our visit in prose at http://pauperswithouttravel.com/2012/07/02/keukenhof-gardens-amsterdam-from-bollywood-screen-to-reality/
These pictures were taken during a steamy hot summer visit to the Grand Canyon. The best way to put it is that the magnificence of nature takes your breath away. You can also find out more about our hiking experience here at: http://pauperswithouttravel.com/2012/06/24/bright-angel-trail-at-the-grand-canyon-a-hot-challenging-hike/
A dry canyon with the Colorado river running through
There is greenery
We spotted some beautiful flowers too
Flora and Cactus
Avid horseback riders
More of the dry landscape
One of many rock formations
Another jagged outcrop
A multicolored artist’s palette
A close up view of many years of sedimentation
