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Sunday, May 19: Ailsa of Where’s my backpack? challenges us this week to come up with “an homage to earth, air, water and fire.”
For earth, what else can I post but the mountains of Oman? Because they’re usually vegetation-free, they’re considered a geologist’s heaven. Here are the mountains that make up the sides of Wadi Ghul.
One evening, at Dana Nature Reserve in Jordan, the air looked quite unstable and threatening.
Water filled Santorini’s caldera after the volcano erupted some 3600 years ago at the height of the Minoan civilization. This was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. Now it is one of the most peaceful and serene places you can imagine, except for the tourists.
And fire has destructive power, but also provides much-needed warmth on a cold night in Kathmandu, Nepal.
mrscarmichael said:
Lovely as usual. The first is beckoning me.
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, mrs. carmichael. 🙂
Lucid Gypsy said:
Beautiful, Dana looks amazing and as if its waiting for a wadi to run through.
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, Gilly. Yes, Dana was truly spectacular! 🙂
adinparadise said:
Wonderful pics for the challenge, Cathy. Love that blue,blue water, and your fire pic is stunning.
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, Sylvia. That fire was so welcome on the cold night in Kathmandu. 🙂
Beauty Along the Road said:
Especially loving the Santorini picture – white against blue and I love your comment: serene and peaceful, except for the tourists!
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks, Annette. I loved Santorini. Too bad it was so full of tourists though. 🙂
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
i knew you’d have a great post for this one! i love the one for water – that crisp blue water and equally-crisp white contrast. ah, that would make an amazing watercolor painting!
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks, Lisa. And you’re one who could make a great watercolor painting out of it. 🙂
sybil said:
Love that atmospheric shot from Jordan.
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, Sybil. Atmospheric is just the right word. 🙂
paranoiasnfm said:
Amazing photos! 😀
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much! 🙂
vastlycurious.com said:
Simply beautiful as normal.
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, Kathryn. 🙂
vastlycurious.com said:
I love your Blog!!
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks, Kathryn. That means a lot to me. 🙂
vastlycurious.com said:
Love the Santorini shot. Wheels are turning!
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks again! How, pray tell, are your wheels turning? 🙂
vastlycurious.com said:
They were trying to determine if I can afford to go back to Santorini for more than one day! I was there on a 14 day cruise last year and I spent the most $$ on the one day excursion. Well out of 12 glorious days, this was the ONLY DAY IT POURED ! I must return. Had an unusual adventure that day but I must go back!
catbirdinoman said:
Oh, you should definitely go back when you can spend some time there and linger on a beautiful day. Go for it! 🙂
vastlycurious.com said:
I want to stay a week!
catbirdinoman said:
I think you only need 3-4 days there, because of the hordes of tourists. But there are so many other Greek islands to explore. Crete was one of my favorites. 🙂
vastlycurious.com said:
I will remember that or travel off season as we did last year.
Madhu said:
Gorgeous all, the fire in particular 🙂
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks, Madhu! 🙂
Elaine - I used to be indecisive said:
Lovely. My favourite is probably Santorini because of the colours, but the fire is great and I can almost feel the heat coming from it. 🙂
catbirdinoman said:
I love Santorini, and Greece in general, because of the sea and the colors of the landscape. That fire was the perfect thing on that cold night in Kathmandu. 🙂
the eternal traveller said:
The blue and white of Santorini is so beautiful.
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks, Carol. Santorini is really postcard-perfect. 🙂
restlessjo said:
Dream captures, Cath. 🙂
Got that itinerary sorted yet? I think we’re just going to miss- I’m back 7th July?
catbirdinoman said:
Well, Jo, I have a kind of vague itinerary but am still waiting for the university to get my ticket sorted out. You wouldn’t believe how many mistakes they’ve made so far. My goal is to arrive in Barcelona on June 28, spend about 2 weeks in Spain, then head to Portugal, mostly to the Algarve, Lisbon, Sintra and Obidos. I’ll be leaving Lisbon for Washington on July 25. So I guess I will miss you?? 😦
Marco said:
love the pics, Cathy!
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks, Marco! 🙂
Marco said:
🙂