Funny how an idea can spark from an innocent remark. ‘Have you done a walk featuring the personalities of trees?’ asked Frank, on my last walk. ‘Well, no-o…but?’ Frank likes walking on beaches, but his interests range far and wide. I like walking on beaches too, but they’re denied to me at present. So the idea of taking a twirl with a tree or two was born.
I talk to the trees, but they don’t listen to me
I talk to the stars, but they never hear me…
Could you use a little shade? 
Or a place to sit awhile? 
I’m afraid I’m a little twisted 
And I’m having a bad hair day! 
Calm down, guys! Just look at that blue sky 
How about a game of hide and seek? 
Climb on me- I don’t mind! 
Not us! We’re fragile 
How did I end up like this?
They surround me. Olive trees, ancient and new. Oranges and lemons, side by side, their fruit a dangling temptation. Figs and pomegranates are bare branches now, but their turn will come. This is the time of the almonds, bitter with dark pink blossoms, sweet, much paler. Both delicate.
Juicy oranges 
And tangy lemons
I choose a path between fields lush with Bermuda buttercups. Over a stone wall, a new plantation of water-guzzling avocados. A flitter and a fluttering as a lime and lemon butterfly dances past, alighting for a few precious moments. I hope for the wings to still to display their full beauty. Bubbles of vibrant mimosa echo the lemon.
And then, the definitive old gnarled tree trunk. A home for bugs, birds and even small rodents. The perfect hiding place for acorns. With a peephole or two for that watchful eye. So full of character!
White blossom contrasts with the rocks 
And a rock rose peeps out 
I’ve got my eye on you! 
Lanterna, everywhere, in many shades 
A tree with a view 
Dangling beauty
So many forms, and all part of my world right now. The boundaries are meaningless to you, but a beautiful straitjacket for me. I hope you enjoyed A glimpse of my world as it is at the moment. Thanks to Sheetal. A myriad of sights to gladden the heart.
As does sharing your walks. Find time for a browse?
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Margaret did make me smile with this! You see, anyone can go for a walk… anywhere!
Virtual dog goes on a virtual walk
When it comes to smoke and mirrors, Drake has it all beautifully covered :
So nice to have a bit of poetry to accompany a walk. Thanks, Mari!
Cadyluck has a very sad story to relate, but it makes a fascinating walk :
Jo’s Monday walk : Southampton, UK
Feel the heat, Down Under with Carol! Anyone for a paddle? Don’t miss the dragonflies and butterflies in the second post!
Going back to virtual walks, I can’t think of anyone I’d rather walk with. Margaret, come and join Annika? You’ll love the location.
Some time this year we’ll be free to walk where we choose, I hope. Lucy has some great suggestions :
Five fantastic walking holidays in the UK
And Marie shares some wild Irish beauty :
Out and about in Ireland’s Heartland- Cavan Burren Park
Tying in nicely with my walk this week… a peaceful interlude with Lynn :
Local Walks: A Lake and a Forest in the uiet season
Nudging forward into 2021. One step at a time. Take care of yourselves, and join me next time on Jo’s Monday walk!
I enjoyed that beautiful stroll, through your eyes. Simply loved it. felt magical. Thank you
Thanks very much for joining me! Have a good weekend 🙂 🙂
One day I’ll be able to walk around this beautiful countryside with with you 🙂
Yes, one day soon, hopefully 🙂 🙂
You did a great job of putting Frank’s suggestion into practice, Jo. The almond blossom is so pretty.
Thanks, Carol! Normally we’d be doing a specific hill walk where there are lots of blossom trees at this time of year, but there are plenty of local ones to enjoy 🙂 🙂
Love the idea that each of the trees has a personality. Your captions made me smile ear to ear. always happy for a walk with you Jo.
It was Frank’s idea but it worked out quite well, Sue. Not sure how I’ll follow it. Thanks, hon 🤗💕
Amazing. 🙂
Fun! Thanks, darlin! 🙂 🙂
Thanks for the peep inside your world, Jo! Your photos are lovely & your captions are so much fun! I’ll be posting on trees this week, as well! 🌞
Thanks so much, Lisa! Just found you playing hide and seek in my Spam 😦
Ahh. Great photos. I love the trees. Love your bark shots.
Happy to have your company, John. Thank you! 🙂 🙂
I love trees and I love this post!
Nature is so beautiful and very peaceful in every way!
Thanks a lot, Anne 🙂 🙂
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This is such a fabulous photo in every sense of the word! I feel that walking on a beach or in a forest is so peaceful….
Beaches are my favourite places, but at the moment we aren’t permitted access, so I have to find my fun with trees. 🙂 🙂 Thanks for your company!
This is true trees are just as beautiful as beaches are!
Wonderful trees Jo, I love them too! 💚 Thank you so much for letting us walk along with you here 💗
I didn’t realise the variety until I started to look around, Xenia. It was a happy share 🙂 🙂
What a lovely stroll through the trees and flowers. They certainly do have their own distinctive character. Here’s a recent walk of mine: https://grahamsisland.com/2021/02/17/a-walk-around-kiholo-bay/
Oh, that’s great, Graham! Thanks a lot! I’m sitting up on the roof at present but will read it when I go back downstairs shortly. Too nice to be indoors yet 🤗💕
wonderful Jo, you’ve reminded me of that tree poem i shared a while ago. . I wonder what tree you would be
https://beckyinportugal.com/2019/02/02/urban-trees-algarve/
I had to pop back and read that one, Becky. You and Mr B are much better at identifying than me. I don’t think I want to be climbed on or bad hair day. Probably a wizened old and twisted one 🙂 🙂 My favourites are probably jacaranda, though I have a very soft spot for the almond trees.
You’d make a fabulous jacaranda 🙂
Thank you, kind lady! Now where did I put that blue frock? 🙂 🙂
What great pictures of trees and flowers on your walk, so much to see. I enjoyed your post!
Thanks very much, Sylvia 🤗💕 It’s a lovely time of year here.
Stunning photos. Thank you for sharing your talks with trees. Makes great sense to me.
Some trees make more sense than people 🤣. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks a lot! 💕💕
They speak to us in a special language. Be well. 🙂
Nothing wrong with talking to the trees, even more now that we know they can hear us.
When they start to talk back we might have to worry. I’m sure they’ll know more than us 🤗💕
Well I’m under the impression that isn’t hard sometimes, I’m sure they are disappointed.
I love your tree talk, Jo. Poetic and fun at the same time – and so well matched! Gnarled trees are always favourites, but your lovely small talk had me smiling throughout! I would have loved doing that walk.
It would have been fabulous to have you along with me, Ann Christine 😍. Thanks so much 💕💕
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My kind of walk, Jo! 🙂
Thanks, sweetheart 🙂 🙂
Absolutely delightful, Jo. Love your imagination. “How did I end up like this?” I can certainly relate to that.🙂
I’m more of a bad hair day, Julie 🙂 🙂 Once the idea was there it was fun to play with. Thanks, hon!
Love all of these photos. Can I come by to pick a lemon and an orange ??
You’d be very welcome 🙂 🙂 Thanks a lot!