A new picnic or study spot!

First, a special Valentine's flower for all the ladies on #steemit !
A "Double Hibiscus" flower!

Now to the post here today. Because it is extremely hot and I have to stay out of the sun, it doesn't mean that I have to stay in the house. Nope, as there is much shade in nature.
So, we decided to go and have a look at a place down by the river that I will show you here. A safe and wide open spot right next to an olive farm.
Come and take a look if you would like it here!

A beautiful place and someone's dog cooling off in the river!

Look at the size of the trees here as it makes one to feel like a midget!

This is where I got the picnic idea, as here is a young lady spending time out in nature!

Here you can see the rows of olive trees on the farm next door!

Of course where there's a river there would be fish!

I don't know if anyone has panned this river, as those specks in the sand below the fish might be gold specks Lol.

Here we have a rare shot! A Navy Dropwing dragonfly at the top and a Blue Damselfly at the bottom!

This photo is of a pair of mating damselflies!

This one above is a Denim Dropwing dragonfly!

And this darker blue one is a Navy Dropwing dragonfly!

Ah! Take your shoes off and put your feet into the water, as this guy would love to tickle your toes hahaha!

Please don't follow my advice above, as you will need many plasters for your toes if this guy has to grab them Lol.

Here we passed the young lady again and you can see her relaxing. Like I said, it's a safe place!

Next to a river nestled in the lee of a mountain. What more can one want?

And That's All Folks!

I have also taken photos of a few birds here, but I will keep them for another post.
Let me tell you that there is no other place that comes close to nature if you desire pure rest and relaxation. Of course there is so much to be seen for those that love photography amidst the music of bird song. Several of the old trees here had their roots exposed by the wash of the river and yet they survive and continue to grow. Birds, cicadas, crickets and many others all compete for a place on the musical stage and a soft wind keeps people cool in the shade of the trees.
The gurgle of the running river water sings sweet lullaby's that will put the most restless souls to sleep.
A place of rest and refreshing indeed.

Mother nature has a part time job as a psychiatrist. She can listen to your troubles and then counsel you back to wholesomeness with the aid of her beauty and her residents. All that she wants is for you to come and lay upon the grass of her bosom, on a blanket if need be, and then to listen to her calming voices.
"Dream on, dream on"; she whispers, "as everything is going to be all right".
At least that's what I hear!

We hope that you have enjoyed the pictures and peace to all.
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