Last Saturday Jim and I hiked on the highest point of the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah, with an elevation of 3837. We felt on top of the world!
Then we visited the Corbin Cabin.
I also took pictures of wildflowers.
Shenandoah national park is a haven for native woodland wildflowers. Those flowers are 100% wild and are the pure product of nature. With the help of bees, butterflies, birds and other animals the flowers spread their seeds and pollinate.
Jim and I watched very carefully our steps in order not to harm any wild life on the trail. The destruction of the tiniest plant can affect the entire forest and the animals. In Nature all things are connected, like in society.






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Breathtaking! Beautiful! especially the last picture… just wow. And those flowers… the US is a beautiful country indeed.
Thanks Jade, very nice of you.
I love the country side:)
Mirella
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Okay…lovely wild flowers..but what about my visit to Sudan…so when should I start packing.
Okay, just joking a bit…I did love the photos of the wild flowers!
Start packing to Sudan Charlie and don’t forget to take the required vaccine and Malaria meds and you are good to go!:)
We are not leaving before September:)
Mirella
These pictures make me want to train my fat ass so it can hike more than 2 miles. Beautiful!!
You should, we would love to have you hiking with us Holly, for 5 to 6 miles:)
Mirella
Indeed beautiful images, Mirella.
Considering the interconnectedness of everything in Nature – lovely ending to your post.
Wish we all felt the connection with everything on the planet with equal intensity. It would surely change attitudes.
Love the sunshine in the photios, too – it’s been raining and very cold here for full two weeks. Waiting to see some sunshine, finally.
IT is raining again here too, this week-end we will not be able to go hiking because of the rain:(
I loved your post about your hike with your dog, very cute:)
Mirella
Gorgeous pictures Mirella. It looks like the weather was beautiful for you. Hope you’re doing well! Miss you
I miss you too Scotty
my blog looks shinier this morning 
Thanks for visiting me
Mirella
Just dropping by for a kiss and a hug! have a beautiful, sunny day! [It's raining since Monday here and I'm on the verge of a nervous breakdown!
))]
Now my blog has become magical after being visited by the most beautiful lady on the Web
It rained here for 5 days too, and I was depressed too, so yesterday I spent most of my day at the gym.
Today it is sunny again, am going out!
Have a great afternoon Jade!
Love
Mirella
So lovely! Gorgeous photos, and lovely sentiments as well.
Thank you Kathleen! very nice of you
Mirella
I love the flowers! So beautiful
It’s getting really hot… A little too hot to be comfortable…
Flowers were beautiful thanks Su!!
It is hot in DC too today, around 88.
Stay cool
Mirella
Nice pictures
Thanks Alonso!
Hi Mirella,
We have just arrived back in Australia. I love your photos of your walk through the beautiful countryside. It looks so pretty. I am going to miss my walks in the hills around Bagni di Lucca, but there are compensations here. We have an apartment at the Gold Coast where I can walk on the beach. As soon as I can I will be there. It is nice to see you again.
Debra
Thanks Deb.
I cannot wait to see on your blog your pictures from Australia!
Take care!
Mirella