Earth is a small town with many neighborhoods in a very big universe.
– Ronald J. Garan, Jr.
Tina challenges us to walk the neighbourhood, and I decided to take Milo for this warm Autumn day walk. On opening the front door, I caught sight of one of our neighbouring cats waiting for a meal – in the shape of an innocent bird…
I turn right out on the street, and pass my favourite car (belonging to one of our neighbours…) I love the colour and the shape, but don’t even know what brand it is. We’ve had some heavy morning dew for a couple of days, and it stays with us for almost half of the day.
My ordinary morning walk passes by these lovely stone fences – there is a road in between those two. And on that road is always an old, yellow cat lying – sun or rain. He is totally deaf, but somehow everyone knows about him and he survives every car and every new year.
And I love that old wooden gate.
Now the sun has burnt the mist away, and further down the street I find a bucket of sand toys resting from yesterday’s fun.
As we pass by some more houses and hedges along the road, we finally get to the horses’ play ground. Milo finds a friend and the heat takes its toll – my curly friend will not move another step until he’s got his bath and a cool drink!
Next day, we went to our summerhouse – and I hope Tina thinks it’s ok to take a walk there as well… after all, it is a lovely place by the sea!
When we walk from the house and turn left, we must pass the apple trees to get to the road leading to our hike. I am always happy to find the old oak is still standing! I have to check on him a couple of times a year. When we pass one of the parked cars, I find this pretty young ”butterflytobe”, a Cossus cossus (Swedish name: större träfjäril). We walk by the lama meadows too, and I get a loving look (?) from a really handsome guy.
The beautiful cranes are leaving for warmer places. I hear and see them every day, but the geese are still here. Sailing gracefully on the quiet waters. Unfortunately we missed out on the ferry to one of the islands, and were told that last week was the last time to catch it. And there were no canoes for hire anymore – they still looked colourful and inviting though. Maybe next year?
I think we all get to understand each other a little better by sharing our neighbourhoods for this week’s challenge! Be sure to link to Tina’s original post and to use the Lens-Artists Tag to help us find you.
Finally, big thanks to Egidio and all of those who responded to his Fun challenge last week. There were fun responses throughout the whole week! Finally we hope you’ll join us next week when Patti once again leads us on her beautiful Pilotfish site. Until then, stay safe, be kind and enjoy every day.
Leya 
It is fascinating seeing where everyone lives. You have two lovely neighbourhoods, your home and summer house.
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Ann-Christine, your opening image of the full moon took my breath away! Thanks for taking us on both beautiful walks with you.
Thank you for coming with me! That moon was one of the ”supermoons” this year.
Looks like paradise, both of them, especially through your lens, Ann-Christine. I love the stone walls and the story of the cat, your words bring your neighbourhood to us, so vividly.
Thank you, Sofia. This challenge make us even more appreciate our neighbourhoods, doesn’t it?
Absolutely.
Is that a llama in your summer house?
Your favourite car has given me my favourite photo this week.
Llama, yes – the Swedish spelling is Lama…sorry. Glad you liked ”my” car!
I love both neighborhoods! Is that a grape arbor? Looks ready to eat right off the vine!
Thank you – they are!
A full day today, Ann-Christine. Playing tour guide to Maggie and Richard from Calgary, and then some friends from our old home town in UK. Feeling tired but grateful that I live in such a lovely place xx
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Well, aren’t you the lucky one? This looks a delightful place to live.
Thank you, Margaret – I am very grateful to live here. But, I think many of us are lucky, aren’t we? I remember your walks during covid, they were so beautiful too.
Dear Ann-Christine
thanks for showing us your neighbourhood and the place of your stuga.
Happy autumn
The Fab Four of Cley
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Thank you for strolling with me, and I wish you a happy autumn as well! ♥♥♥♥
Two lovely walks, and reading your text really brought them to life!
Good! Thank you!
How wonderful to stroll with you in your beautiful neighborhood, Anne-Christine! The late summer sunshine and dew lend an ethereal quality to the scenes. Sad to see the canoes put away already, bit the llama is cute and has a thing for you! 😆
Haha, well, summer is almost over and the waters are not that friendly during the next season. And who can resist the eyes of that guy…
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Thanks for a lovely guided tour of your neighborhood Ann-Christine. Gorgeous photos and fun neighbors!
Thank you for strolling with me!
Quite fabulous Ann-Christine. Thanks for taking me on two strolls around your neighbourhoods
thank you, Brian, for strolling with me!
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Oh my Ann-Christine! How like you to show us TWO wonderful neighborhoods, each as lovely as the other. No possible way to choose a favorite – either image or neighborhood! Both are enchanting and magical – especially as captured by your lens. One of my favorites of your always perfect posts.
Thank you, Tina, for a lovely comment. I do appreciate having two so different neighbourhoods! Thank you for a lovely challenge to get to know more about each other.
How delightful, to have two distinct neighborhoods to walk through. Both are beautiful.
Thank you, Anne – I very much appreciate having both of them!
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Your neighborhood park is a delight, but I’ll have to say that the beach house neighborhood stole my heart. What a gorgeous area! The boat and reflections are amazing. Beautiful area to relax and walk.
Thank you, Egidio – we are very happy to have two different neighbourhoods. I guess you love your new one!
Yes, I do. It’s been very rewarding.
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