Another encounter with the beautiful red spotted newt “Eft”
In action:
The lush countryside of southwest Virginia:
The challenge of hiking across an interstate highway – in this case I-77 near Bland, VA. The AT usually routes us via an exit underpass or a bridge overpass:
These flame azaleas pop up here and there and are always stunning:
For the next couple of weeks, I’ll be fattening up off the trail and spending time with my family.
Hope you can get out for a walk or a hike,
Junco
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Hey, Kevin, I’ve been really loving your pictures and posts! Brings back lots of memories. I have gone back to work in Maine, believe it or not.
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Cute newt. Poor thing was thinkin: stop poking me!
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