Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Olympic Peninsula Northwest Coast


After the rainforest we went to the beach to walk on the 80 meter high trees that have washed up on shore to dip ourselves into the tide pools - wow!

Monday, June 29, 2009

Pacific Northwest Olympic Peninsula Life

Bald eagles, starfish, marshmellows, sea anenemies, grilled hot dogs, tiny crabs, sea otters, this place is paradise!







Sunday, June 28, 2009

Roosevelt Elk




After seeing their footprints & poop all over we finally saw some of the Roosevelt Elks from the largest herd left on the planet.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Plants of the Olympic Peninsula Rainforest

I admit I never knew the USA had a temperate rainforest. Now that I do I am in awe of just how beautiful and huuuuuge nature is!










Thursday, June 25, 2009

Olympic Penninsula


Check out this crazy Old Growth forest we camped in!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Adventure Montana Altoona Ridge Lodge



A lot less snow this time! But check out the breakfast view and that is the amazzzzzing sauna house behind Henrik!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Going hiking in Montana


Off to hike in the USA at my brother's Adventure Montana Altoona Ridge Lodge Yurts. Hope there is less snow than last year! See you in a month!

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Hiking in Villars


Tour the alpine pastures before the cows eat up all the flowers!!!!
Unforgettable views of the Dents du Midi & Muverans - both mountain chains which can be circumnavigated during amazing hikes.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Historical Gryon hike


Fabulous village to discover Switzerland in, let me take you on a tour through Villars-Gryon.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Hiking in Turkey


From temples & historical ruins that are 2000 years old...

To the Turkish coastines of pristine azure water that are just gorgeous to dip into. Just like hiking in Heaven!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Trekking in Turkey


Amazing scenery, fantastic fresh food, friendly people - Get ready for Turkey to become your new hiking destination with CherriesWalks!

Friday, May 15, 2009

Wild flowers of Turkey

Lucky me! I got to go guiding in Turkish Delight land!

Here are just a few of the wild flowers of the stupendous Antalya region(Mediterranean)













Tulips are originally from Turkey, Louis XIV's ambassador brought them to France!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

tiny spring flowers


Keep your eyes open, little sparkles are popping out everywhere!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

...and then it snowed...


yep, that is the pear tree, gonna ski under it this afternoon!

Monday, April 27, 2009

Who is living & dying in my pear tree?


Hungry silk worm attacking a bug!


Lady bug got caught too! See the silk on its belly?

Sunday, April 26, 2009

The Verbier lifts have closed!


Put away the skis & into the garden! Yippeee!


Pear tree is bloomin' like never before!