“I go to the hills
When my heart is lonely;
I know I will hear
What I’ve heard before—
My heart will be blessed
With the sound of music,
And I’ll sing once more.” – Oscar Hammerstein II
Call me corny, I don’t care. I have always been drawn to hills. I grew up a flatlander in the Chicago suburbs. Hills were exciting! I was ten years old before I saw my first mountain. Now I live with hills all around, and actual mountains not far away.
These are photos I took today on my weekly Monday hike.
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What a joy to see these photos! I’m glad you have nature around you. Great post and photos.
Thanks, Egidio!
going to the hills – very nicely shared via photos
I could have titled it “Head for the Hills!” 🙂 Thanks!
hahaha yes
Beautiful images, so refreshing…
I too love hills and mountains.
As I am from Kerala, at the southern tip of Indian subcontinent, we have many options for trekking.
The inland hills, the Western ghat mountain range and many more.
I could perfectly relate to your words as I am just back from a trek in the eastern Himalayas…
Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Your trek sounds exotic and thrilling! Thanks for visiting my little corner of the world via my blog. 🙂
It was indeed a great experience and I will share the stories soon!
I have been following your beautiful blog and it’s always great to listen to stories from different parts of the world…
Have a great time!
I am drawn to the hills also, we don’t have mountains, but hills we have. You so beautifully show us why they are your place to go. Beautiful photos
Thanks, Ritva! I wish you peace on your hilltops.
Our beautiful island is missing one important thing – hills!! Your images remind me of missing them. Especially loved the image of the old fence.
Ah, but do you have sand hills? Dunes? Those are fun! 🙂 Thanks, Tina!
It looks like it was a great day for a hike in the hills! Thanks, Priscilla!
Sure was; my pleasure!
Beautiful Priscilla, looks like a great place to take photos. You made me laugh when you said how old you were when you first saw mountains. I think I was 50 when I saw mountains for the first time, real mountains that is.
Thanks! Oh, I’m so glad mountains finally came into your life. They are such grand inspirations!
It’s such a beautiful area and your love for it shows in every photo. Plenty of mountains here but I haven’t really ventured out… yet 🙂
Thanks, Sofia! I do recommend a walk in the mountains for your health and well being. 🙂
Beautiful – and I was 16 before I saw my first real life mountain. It was unbelievably beautiful – and covered in snow. Your thoughts always come alive in your texts too – loved everything about it.
Thank you so much Ann-Christine!
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Great photos. ‘The hill are alive.’ Love hills too. I’m not a good flatlander.
Thanks, John! Hills allow for a bigger vista, I think. They broaden the horizon.
the monday hike sounds like a great adventure to regularly enjoy – and the purple lily looks like it was a light – love the vibrant detauls
Wild iris is a reminder that in Oregon, even wildflowers are exotic. 😉
oh nice
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