No 'shrooms, but...

[lady_karelia]

First of all, a very, very Happy belated Birthday to mundungus42! I know your day was wonderful, may the coming year be at least as wonderful for you!

Yeah, so no 'shrooms because the poor sods need water to grow, and that's been one scarce commodity in recent weeks. But no doubt, that part of the world is 'shroom country, and all I have to do now is for the 'shroom fairy to whisper to me when to go.

Despite the distinct lack of mycological adventure this round, we had a wonderful time. The area (Norfolk and Bull Shoals Lakes) reminded me a bit of both the Black Forest and the Scottish Highlands. Not as mountainous as the Highlands maybe, but similar flora for sure. No sheep, but plenty of cows, just like in the Black Forest area.








Mountain Village; a village as it was typical for the late 1900s.


Amazing Caverns








We think these might be salamander eggs. Little Man found them, to the delight of our guide.

And now we're back home, waiting for rain. Cuz once it rains lots, we'll go back. Yup.

Comments

[firefly-124.livejournal.com]

How completely gorgeous! Sorry you didn't find shrooms, but wow it looks and sounds like a great time anyway!

[lady-karelia.livejournal.com]

We loved it there and definitely want to go back. Everything was just lovely. The people are so incredibly friendly. I thought they're friendly here, but it's nothing compared to over there, lol. And the scenery kind of matches it - incredible in every way. It's so nice to know that there is this bit of heaven not far from home. :-)