The setting sun through the tall grass. My art shot for the day. 

Jeanine encouraged me to take this photo, but I have no idea what kind of plant it is. 

Nala was keenly interested in the approaching Golden. 

This evening Jeanine, Maya, Nala, and I went for a nice walk on Mattison field which was freshly mowed and the hay bailed. 

To break up the return drive we paused in North Conway for a little shopping, lunch, and card playing. 

Kyle was the real leader on this climb and it was a challenge to keep up with him. He is no doubt part monkey. 

On the way home from Maine, we crossed back into New Hampshire and drove to the top of Mount Washington, the tallest mountain in the state and the place where the highest winds on Earth have ever been recorded. The drive, on a road designed for horse drawn wagons, was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. Kyle’s constant reminders about the nail in our front left tire nearly earned him a one way ticket down the mountain. We did pause for a nice little climb near the top. It was my first real test of my knee and I am pleased to report that it held up very well. 

I spotted this fly and thought I would tune up my macro skill in preparation for the Kilimanjaro trip. 

This is the reason I was awake each morning at sunrise. Fortunately, there where no sharp implements around when I came across him. 

There are few things Jeanine enjoys more than being in nature and staying in a B&B. Put the two together and you get this face. 

In addition to playing with all the farm animals and milking the goats, Maya becomes the mother hen for the children of our inn keeper. 

Also staying at our bed and breakfast is the mother of twin campers one of whom is in Nico’s rock band. 

Finally, he performs with a jazz band and treats us all to a fantatic solo. It was such a treat to watch Nicoali playing in so many different styles. 

Another quick switch and he is on the vibes. Keep in mind he also plays the flute and piano.