My perfect day among flowering meadows

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In life, the best moments happen spontaneously, and there are 2 people in my life I always wish them to be around. The joy and happines you cannot share is incomplete...

I planned the visit of my daughter in advance, but life made me cancel them. And I love what she used to say in this regard. No matter where and how the most important is that we get together. When she became so wise?

She couldn't walk much because of unexpected health issues. On the other hand, we didn't want to spend such a lovely summer day indoors. And I proposed to drive and see a charming place not too far from the city. It might be crowded on weekend but Nataly never been there and I knew she would like it. Let this wonderful day be full of smiles, joy and flowers.

So we did.

Less than an hour and we are at the spot.

My husband and I were here in early spring when he got a couple of free days from his military service. We returned home overwhelmed with quiet delight, harmony, a sense of infinity and zen. I took lots of photos on my camera. These are pictures my hubby took on his phone, rare pictures of me.😊

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A mixture of colors of young spring and past autumn, the first delicate flowers, smooth curves of the hills, like the body of a giant animal that is about to wake up. At such moments, you want to be silent with your loved one by you, while moving your gaze along the ravines, and listening to the birds talk and the whisper of the wind.



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I didn't expect this day to surpass my first impression. I didn't even grab my camera, something that I regretted later.

The car drove off the field road. When we drove up the hill the stunning scenery met our view. Hills and ravines were covered with the most beautiful carpet of wildflowers.

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When I opened the car door, I was struck by an incredible aroma, as thick and strong as in my childhood, when I spent my summers in the countryside at my grandmother's house. It was something incredible...

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Endless waves of wild sage, clover, wild peas, but one aroma I will never miss - it is thyme. This is an amazing herb, I collect it every June, dry it, and in autumn and winter add it to dishes and make thyme tea.

Since the beginning of the great war, the place where I always collected thyme became a restricted area. Last year I accidentally came across it near a small lake, but this place is too far from Kyiv. So this year, I received an awesome gift from Mother Nature.

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By the way, I never tear it with my hands, I always use scissors, so I don't harm the plants. It's a blessing that my husband has a lot of things in his car for all occasions. He found garden shears and a bag, and as a bonus, he was tasked with picking up the thyme 😄 while my daughter and I went crazy over the incredible views and angles.

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I didn't take the camera but grabbed 3 pieces of homemade pie, veggies and homemade lemonade.😅 The food never was more delicious!

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After a short snack, we got in the car and moved to a neighboring location. It is impossible to miss as both sides of the road are parked with cars, motorcycles and bicycles.

The cloudy skies that we had in the morning had parted, it was turning hot. Nick got a call and stopped in the shadow of trees to talk on the phone. Nat was thrilled by the place and did not bother about people. I was happy because she was happy.

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Thanks to Nat, I finally got photos of me that I am not ashamed to show, LOL.

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Picking herbs, taking photos, fooling around, posing, walking up and down the hills - it all lasted less than 2 hours. But had a feeling of a long-lasting day in nature.

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Only late in the evening, when my daughter got on the train and I was getting ready for bed, I realized that I burned in the sun and got a heatstroke. But I don't regret it. 😉

Moreover, it has been raining for several days in a row. And I have good sunny memories.

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That's it!


Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful weekend 💚


Cheers,
@zirochka



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OMG that place looks like straight out of a fairytale. So beautiful!! I definitely can feel the regret of not bringing a camera with you haha but the photos were good regardless. Such a nice feeling to be able to smell those aroma. :D

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Thank you, @hiddenblade!

I'm glad you liked it too. And yes, it's a shame I didn't bring a camera, but today's smartphones can take pretty good pictures 😉

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What a wonderful day out with your husband and daughter, really magnificent being out in nature enjoying life, being together.

Sunburn a little reminder that you weren't dreaming it really is beautiful up there!

@tipu curate

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Sunburn a little reminder that you weren't dreaming it really is beautiful up there!

Haha, really so 😄

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Lovely family, super photos with you in them, great to hear you are still managing to get out into nature. 🤗

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What a beautiful day you had with your family. I'm so glad you shared these lovely moments with us. It's really amazing how life can surprise us with spontaneous joy, and it's wonderful that you were able to make the most of it. I completely agree with your daughter that the most important thing is that you get to spend time together, no matter where you are.

Your photos are stunning, and I can almost smell the wildflowers and thyme.

One thing that struck me was how you emphasized the importance of being present in the moment and appreciating the little things. It's so easy to get caught up in our daily routines and forget to stop and smell the roses.

Thanks for sharing your wonderful day with us, and I hope you have many more adventures like this one 💚

This one is off point and I apologize but how do you make Thyme Tea?

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Thank you for your meaningful comment, dear.

I make thyme tea just as any other tea. Sometimes I add dried berries 😊 Yummy and healthy

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It amazes me what people have in their car. I have a garden spade in mine. It's been in there since it snowed in February. I haven't got around to taking it out yet.

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Haha, we have snow shovel as well. As well as barbecue set, blanket, sun umbrella, collapsible bucket, but I believe there are lots of other stuff 😅

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Yeehaw! What a delightful adventure tale full of love and cherished moments! Keep holdin' onto those beautiful memories like treasures in a treasure chest. Here's to more sunny days and wildflower fields ahead!

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Thank you for your nice words, @cowboy.curator

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Ride tall and proud, partner! Your words light up the campfire of community spirit. Here's to a week as mighty as a stallion on the open range!

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👍

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Ride on, pardner! Each step forward leaves dust in the wind and progress in your wake. Keep on trotting towards that horizon!

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Spectacular location and I am really happy seeing you happy and cheerful. The Difference between early spring and summer made a huge difference in the beauty of the area. Unbelievable beauty, wild flowers, and greenery; no wonder you had a wonderful time there with your daughter and Nick... A perfect place for a picnic...😍

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