In my last post, we visited Amador Flower Farm in Plymouth, California on a beautiful Easter morning.
But, although it was sooo gorgeous, it wasn't the only star of the show! A drive through the California foothills in spring is bound to bring you many fun and fantastic sights. And I'm here to capture them for you!
I headed back down Highway 16 towards Highway 49 to head to Ione, California. But I had seen a couple things on my way up and new I had to stop. The first one was a VERY creative use of an old vehicle to create an eye-catching planter!
I need that on my ranch too. Along with lots and lots of poppies! Especially multi-colored ones!
A bit further down the road, I saw an abandoned house that was in a beautiful state of decay. I find abandoned things oddly fascinating and always want to stop and explore. I don't always because I'm usually alone and somewhat of a chicken. But this time I couldn't resist.
I drove down the long road/driveway and parked behind the house. I want to make it clear that I meant absolutely no disrespect. I know there must be some story full of sorrow when homes become abandoned. I'm not making light of that. I look for the beauty in the tragedy I try to do with everything.
Next door to the house was a field with some sheep in it. I had to take a photo when I saw the Calla Lilies next to them. My own version of Easter lily and the sheep remind me of the Shephard.
I headed back down the road and stopped when I came to the pioneer cemetery for Plymouth. Cemeteries are another thing I get a lot of grief for (no pun intended! haha!) but they combine several of my favorite things: Outdoors, history, flowers, art, reverence, and often animals/birds.
How fitting that one of the first things I noticed when I got out to walk around was this memorial with Jesus looking out at me through a stained-glass window!
This person died in 1882!
And this oak tree is way older than that!
The Spring scenery was so green and peaceful.
Next door to the cemetery was a beautiful field full of wildflowers.
I moved along until I reached Preston Castle in Ione.
Such an amazing building! I am going to go back to one of the photographer events. If you're ot on a tour, you can only shoot through the fence.
On my way home, I found a gorgeous field full of wild flowers. I had to stop and take tons of shots!
Fiddlenecks!
Beautiful! And my gorgeous drive came to an end.
xoxo
