Welcome to the Blog today, Friends. My Husband and I took a walk yesterday around the lake on the Furman University campus. They have a wonderful lake walk that is about 1.5 miles long that allows you to enjoy a beautiful day in the sun. The weather was perfect…about 70 degrees with a bright blue sky and no clouds in sight. Come join us as we enjoy what the lakeside has to offer.
The picture above is of the bell Tower on a promontory that juts out into the lake. The bells ring on the hour and at noon there is a carillon of sound…usually a song played by a student on the keyboard attached to the bells. Quite lovely.
Inside the tower are some circular stairs that go to the top of the tower. You can climb up one level but not all the way to the top without a key.
I love how the light comes through the doorway and creates shadows from the stairs. You can see the lake in the background. There are benches around the tower and it’s a pleasant place to sit on a lovely day.
We found this tree on one side of the tower and as we looked closer we could see faces in the trunk. What spirit might inhabit this tree in such a lovely spot? I’m sure they must be peaceful and friendly watching all the students and visitors that enjoy the lake.
In the Winter you can really see the shape of the trees without the foliage to mask the bones. This one has a beautiful arch sheltering the walkway below. Clearly the wind comes from the right causing the tree to lean left.
We were treated to a look at a resident heron who feeds on the lake. We see him often when we walk here. The water was so quiet on this day that the reflections were beautiful.
The heron stepped away from the tree’s reflection and I was able to catch a great silhouette of the magnificent bird as well as a wonderful reflection in the water.
Our walk around the lake was a wonderful way to enjoy the day. Thanks for joining me with a little bit of what nature offers on a beautiful winter day..
Beautiful photos and what a pretty place to spend an afternoon.
Thanks, Gina, its very peaceful as well as being good exercise. Thanks for stopping by and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
These are such lovely photos and it sounds like you had a lovely walk.
We really did, Joanne, it was so nice to have a taste of Spring in the middle of the Winter. Have a lovely week.
Lynne
Love the magic in the tree photos and a wonderful example of mindfulness in action.
It’s a lovely place to walk, Nancy, and so many thing to notice along the way. Thanks for visiting and have a great week,
Lynne
I always love it when I spot a great blue heron here in Maine. What a lovely walk and opportunity for your great photography! I envy your warm temps it is 25 here in Maine with enough snow to know it is WINTER!
We’re back in the 40’s and 50’s now but it was wonderful to have a taste of Spring. Cold temperatures in the North is a major reason we moved further South. Hope things warm up for you soon. Have a great week.
Lynne
What a beautiful place to walk! Oh, I bet it is just wonderful to hear the carillon bells at noon. Thank you for sharing such lovely photos.
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My pleasure, Marsha, we really enjoy walking there and teach a class on campus as well…beautiful campus. Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely week.
Lynne
What a wonderful winter day! And the lake looks so calming. It sounds like you had a great day. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Rossana, it was a lovely walk and the day was indeed beautiful. Thanks for stopping by and sharing. Have a lovely week.
Lynne
What a beautiful place to be walking and enjoying the scenery!
It was a lovely walk, Donna. We really enjoyed the Spring like day. Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely week.
Lynne
The lake looks so peaceful and the reflections in it are amazing! Looks like a perfect place to take a walk.
It was lovely, Catherine, and a perfect day to see the reflections. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
Lynne
This looks like such a beautiful place! Thank you for visiting my happy hearts & homes link party, I hope to see you again next week!
Lynne, it sounds like the perfect day. -Beautiful pictures. I’ll be featuring this post tomorrow at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party. 🙂
It was a perfect day, Stephanie, and we really enjoyed being out in the air. thanks for stopping by and have a lovely week.
Lynne
What beautiful photos and a beautiful tour! Thank you for linking up with the Weekly Traffic Jam Reboot!
Thanks, Lisa, we are fortunate to live in area with some nice walks close by. Love visiting your site.
Lynne
The tower reminds me of one in Carmen Indiana. I love that you saw a crane.
Seeing wildlife is always a special treat, Amy. We very much enjoy our walks on campus. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
Lynne