I am a little late with my Thankful Thursday post but it’s still Thursday in New Jersey. 🙂
My cousin from Germany made a very last minute visit to my home this week. Even though I had only a 24 hour notice before she arrived, I am so grateful for this unexpected surprise.
It looks like she picked a perfect week to come. The last few weeks have been unseasonably warm but Autumn temperatures are finally visiting New Jersey for real.
To take advantage of the beautiful weather, my cousin and I took a lovely hike through nearby Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The leaves are just starting to change on the trees and the wildflower bloom is past peak, but it was beautiful nonetheless.
Late afternoon or early morning (when I can force myself to get up while it is still dark) are my favorite times to be out in the “Great Swamp”. The sun’s low position in the sky always brings out golden colors on the landscape. As we chatted along the trail, we often stopped to take pictures. The scenery around us glowed in the soft light.
What are you thankful for this week?
October 19, 2017 at 10:20 pm
Great post! I’m thankful for this beautiful fall weather and for midterms to almost be over! Thanks for sharing😄
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November 1, 2017 at 11:58 am
Thanks Dani for visiting and commenting. Here’s hoping your midterms are going/went well.
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October 19, 2017 at 11:22 pm
I just went to the Great Swamp yesterday (Wednesday). It was the first time for me. I went there after seeing a screening of the documentary “Saving the Great Swamp.” It tells the story of how area residents fought off a plan by the Port Authority to build a fourth NY airport there.
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November 1, 2017 at 12:17 pm
Hi Ken! I am looking forward to seeing that documentary. I consider the Great Swamp my back yard. It’s hard to imagine what this area would’ve been like if it weren’t for the dedicated people who fought hard to keep it wilderness. Thanks for visiting my blog. It’s nice to “meet” a fellow Jerseyan.
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October 20, 2017 at 3:12 am
Lovely capture.
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November 1, 2017 at 12:18 pm
Thank you Paula!
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October 20, 2017 at 3:32 am
Beautiful ! I’m thankful for every day I can live.
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November 1, 2017 at 12:24 pm
Thank you for visiting and your lovely comment. 🙂
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October 20, 2017 at 5:28 am
So nice your cousin came to visit. What a surprise but sounds like the two of you had a great time together outdoors. Nothing like seeing a familiar face knowing that the two of you will have a great time together 🙂 Such an amazing photo. Very soft indeed. Hope fall is treating you well 🙂
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November 1, 2017 at 12:24 pm
Thank you Mabel. ❤
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October 20, 2017 at 2:05 pm
Never too late to be thankful. 😊 I am thankful for a beautiful sunny day.
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November 1, 2017 at 12:25 pm
Thank you for visiting and your lovely comment Irene. 🙂
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November 1, 2017 at 12:45 pm
Don’t you just love the late day light in autumn?!
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