Nature Pics and Scenic View

The Roses are blooming now that things have cooled off and it's not so dry. This is Joseph's Coat Rose. It starts out like the picture below and then as it opens changes color like the one above.

The Pineapple Sage is now in bloom and it seems to be a favorite of the butterflies they have been on the flowers all day. When I planted the Pineapple Sage I never expected it to grow so tall. It's every bit of 5 foot tall and a good 3 feet wide. It has swallowed half of my stone walkway.

 More butterflies enjoying the Pineapple Sage blossoms.

As I drove to town yesterday afternoon I passed this scenic view I had to pass along to you.

A closer look from the same spot.

 I see the beauty here and I am still amazed by it.

The views are breath taking.  I count myself lucky to live here year round.