The sun rises. Cloud “mountains” cast long shadows on the soft cotton fields of the skies. The world below is waking up to a new day.
It is easy to be present. Right here, right now. At 39,000 feet. Mind calms down. The chatter quiets. I am.
Then, pictures of tranquil countryside flash by. Cloudy days with light snowfall.
The sleeping apple garden getting a white makeover. More to come. Much more by the time winter is over.
Sunny days when the sky colors the waters. Like dreams of peace for humanity.
And the short December days of the north, when dusk starts in mid afternoon.
Reflections of rain drops and bird houses. Inhabitants long gone. Migrated to southern shores.
Cockpit announces fair weather, scattered clouds. I look out. A solid blanket of clouds. I smile. London calling.
And so we dive into the soft drifting clouds. Riding through them towards the earth. Saying goodbye to the sun. And hello to the big city. Or so I thought.
We circle around and around. Sightseeing from the skies. The big picture. Included in the ticket price.
And so the journey home continues. Invigorated by the change of scenery. Serenity for the soul. Family. The heart-warming smiles and hugs. And the good night kisses generously offered by the dog.
From one home to another. I arrive just as the sun is diving into the ocean. Familiar and comforting.
I wish you all a wonderful upcoming weekend.
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Surreal and engaging … And then we are back in the place we started from. What a journey 💕
It was a great trip, and I hope its good effects will last for a while even now that I’m swamped with work. Thanks for riding along, Val ❤
The photos you took from a plane window are amazingly clear and beautiful. I can never get one like those.
Happy you liked them, Hien. This was the first time I took “sky” pictures with my real camera instead of the phone. And I was lucky to sit at a fairly clean window coming back home 🙂
Gorgeous photos!
Thank you Brad!
Such a beautiful reflection Helen. To be present whether we are in the sky or on land. That is the always the gift. Have a wonderful weekend at home.
Maybe because one has no control (which is an illusion anyway) over anything up in the air, I find it easier to be present in each moment when I’m up there. I wish you too a beautiful weekend.
Such lovely images and thoughts. Nice riding along with you!
Thank you for coming along for the ride, and for your kind words Cyndi!
Gorgeous photos Tiny, you capture such vibrant images of the earth quiet and at peace. Have a great weekend also my friend:-)
Happy you liked my images of the heavens and earth. This weekend I hope to get the time to go see my friends at the salt marsh 🙂 Have a wonderful one my friend!
What a beautifully reflective and peaceful visual journey…. Thank you for sharing this.
I am happy you enjoyed the journey! Have a wonderful weekend.
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Thank you SAN-jeet!
Wonderful photos, Helen. I also find it so fascinating being up there above the clouds. Glad you had a great trip. It’s always good to get home again. 🙂
It’s nice to be closer to heaven and above all the worldly hubbub for a while 😀 I’m grateful for a good trip, it’s always good to see my dad, my sister and other family.
Looks and sounds like a wonderful journey..but it’s always good to come home, isn’t it?
Yes, it is good to come home when the journey has been great. Seeing family over there is real treat for me.
Beautiful. Cloud shots out me on flight.
I was lucky to have some friendly and fairly photogenic clouds on all five flights. Happy you enjoyed the shots, David.
Glorious! Welcome back home!
Thank you Kathy!
Wonderful pictures both from the plane and from the land, you certainly know how to take them.
Thank you for your kind words Susan. Glad you enjoyed them.
Gosh, Tiny. You flew me away – back to that here-and-now, larger-than- life sense of being present that you get when up in the sky and doing a long haul flight. Journeying of another order above the cloud belt. Happy home comings!
Smiling. You just put it perfectly, Tish! And it’s good to be back home.
Lovely! Your combination of prose and photos is very powerful in bringing me on the journey with you. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures:-)
Happy you came along, Stephanie! Have a wonderful weekend. I hope you see some more beautiful birds 🙂
Great post dear Tiny! I’m sure that your vacation was too short! 🙂
Oh, you’re right in that H.J.! Far too short. Have a beautiful weekend my friend 🙂
Wow, awesome captures from the plane! I have tried before, but nothing like yours. The last one is gorgeous!
I was lucky to have friendly skies and a clean window 🙂 Thanks Amy!
Welcome Home!
Thanks Nancy! Florida is beautiful as ever 😉
Wonderfully subtle stratifications of colour on the lead shot Helen; a great capture.
I was fascinated by that view ~ beautiful art by nature. Happy you enjoyed it Hariod.
Lovely scenery, both on the ground and above the clouds – perfect settings for musings…
Happy you enjoyed the scenery, Barbara. Have a great weekend.
Back so soon? Welcome home – hope the jet lag is gentle with you! 🙂
Oh, my travels nowadays are fairly short because of obligations here at home. But it was wonderful. And I only get jet lag when going east, coming this way I’m right in my element as a night owl 🙂
I hope that you are not too bogged down with work to get out and about on the marsh with your camera. The cloudscapes were fine but not as good as birds.
Okay, full disclosure. I’m really bogged down with work this month, and probably January as well, BUT I need breaks and they will be used to visit the salt marsh and the beach. I had the first such break today, but haven’t had the time to even look at the pictures as yet. Hopefully by Sunday evening there will be some birds 🙂
I look forward to that. I hope the work is paying well!
Welcome back, Tiny! I got back to Toronto late last night, too. Today has been a blur of trying to catch up on work, unpacking, hair appointment and blog reading during intermittent breaks. Enjoy your weekend and hope the jetlag isn’t too bad for you!
Strangely I never get any jet lag coming back west, but you should see me flying east and losing 5-7 hours of the day. My brain probably works at half power 🙂 You’re really busy, but so am I now. I would say slightly overcommitted…
Yep, same here. I love flying to the west coast and never have issues with jet lag. Coming back Thursday did me in. I’ve averaged 4 hrs sleep each if the last 2 nights. 😦
😦 I know how that feels…
Beautiful pictures Tiny! Always enjoy your musings!! Glad you’re home safe.
Thanks for your kind words Patrick! I wish you guys a wonderful weekend.
Enjoyed the journey Tiny, thanks for sharing.
Lovely post with beautiful photos. Among them, I did find one “pearl”, Sixth photo from the top! Happy Sunday!
Peaceful reflection. I felt I was up there too. A moment to take a breath and just be. How calming and a wonderful way to start my day charged and ready to tackle yet another project. The wonders and happiness you bring to so many. I’m delighted to know you through this awesome space.
Wonderful photographs Tiny!
What a lovely journey, Tiny. Your photos here are breathtaking. 🙂
Poor my words to describe the magic of your photos and the accompanied captions,dear Tiny!A fascinating series of sceneries and aerial photos,and each illustration a poem in itself!Your descriptions bring out noble and warm sentiments that always tug my heartstrings.As for the welcoming bear hugs and the furry-kid’s excitment,I can visualise the scenes,I can feel the joy you all felt!A wonderful journey from one home to another home.Now,you live with well-cherished memories and you look forward to your new journey towards the place of your childhood.Thank you for all the memorable experiences you shared with us!Take care ~ Enjoy your day 🙂 xxx
Just lovely Tiny.I’m glad this journey did you so good. 🙂
Simply beautiful, Tiny…Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful journey!! ♡
Stunning photographs!
Thank you Greta!