Time for something different - a post in real time (instead of three months ago!) My hubby and I traveled to Montana this week to celebrate Christmas with our son.
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| Wintry reflections |
My son currently resides in a tiny western Montana town, right next door to one of his parishes. I thought I might miss the conveniences of the larger city where he lived last year. However, I've been pleasantly surprised by the beautiful scenery right outside his front door.
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| Tumble-down fence |
While my son was busy Christmas Eve and day, I took walks around the neighborhood with my camera.
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| Red berries (perfect for Christmas!) |
Snow began falling Christmas Eve day, coating everything in a fluffy blanket. I was happy to see we'd have a white Christmas.
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| Frosty tree |
My gift to you - snowy Montana scenes to enjoy.
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| Abandoned barn |
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| Snowy road |
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| The scenery here is fabulous |
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| Next door photo ops |
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| Scenic creek |
The parish next door to my son's house has a wonderful tradition. They light fireworks after Christmas Eve mass. This year I was ready with camera and tripod, and managed to capture some of the show.
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| Fireworks after Christmas Eve mass |
The church itself is over 100 years old. It's a lovely little chapel, complete with colorful stained glass windows.
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| Lovely country church |
Wishing all my readers a wonderful Christmas and holiday season!
(Fall hike catch-up will resume after the new year.)
...Linda, wherever you go you find beauty. Gorgeous images!
ReplyDeleteWell thats me jelous of you having such a wonderful place to stay and haveing snow for Christmas. Glad you had a good one. Happy Holidays
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ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous place to be for Christmas! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year!
ReplyDeleteAs usual some great photos. They are very seasonal. I hope you had a very happy Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! I'm glad you had the chance to spend Christmas with your son, and that it snowed. Thank you for sharing your pictures; they are lovely as always.
ReplyDeleteHello, Montana is a beautiful state. Your son is lucky to live in a lovely area too. Beautiful snowy scenes and photos. Happy belated Christmas and I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWow, how stunning! What beautiful scenery. A very lovely way to spend Christmas. It's so magical! Wishing you all a very happy 2019.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to celebrate Christmas. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteSoon after Christmas, Japanese people start preparing for the year-end and New Year’s events.
ReplyDeleteCompared to Christmas, many of these events are based on Japanese tradition and are deeply related to religion.
The end-of-year party is called “bonenkai” in Japanese. “Bonen” means to forget (the worries of) the past year.
People are busy with events on New Year’s Eve.
Absolutely gorgeous photos! I think the abandoned barn and snowy road are my favs. Have a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteNice photos from Montana where you stayed over Christmas. Yes, the old barn photo is nice in the snow ❄! Glad you had a white Christmas....rare here in Oregon! Happy New Year!
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I shivered just looking at the snow pics!!! Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteA white Christmas! A very grey one in the UK although we are in Lisbon now heading to the Canary Islands for some winter sun and hiking. All the best. Andy
ReplyDeleteLooks a great place to visit. Snow always adds something extra to a landscape.
ReplyDeleteTotally magical! You must have been filled to overflowing with happiness - time with your son at this special time of year and the bonus of a fresh wintery world. Wonderful images - the berries and fireworks my favourites if I had to choose. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteLinda, these chilly photos are wonderful. I love the little church. Happy New Year to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteWe were wondering if we would have a white Christmas here.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful countryside. Glad you could spend Christmas with your son, and that you got a white Christmas too!
ReplyDeleteWow - Those are gorgeous scenes! Glad you were able to be with your son too! Enjoy!
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