I'll be the first to admit that this outfit is on the boring side for me. I was planning to wear shoes that were slightly more awesome, but it was just one of those days when the mere thought of putting on socks filled me with dread...so boring shoes and no socks were the result. Do you ever have days when you can't stomach the thought of having your feet confined to socks? Is this normal?
But just look at all of these bridges! The apartment complex that we moved into on the 22nd of August happens to be right next door to a gigantic park, complete with a little lake and a straight-out-of-fairytales island connected to the rest of the world by a zig-zagging bridge.
Angel's been running here in the mornings. I do no such thing. Instead, I stroll in at 1 in the afternoon and gasp at the beauty of the flowers, watch children feeding fish, and confuse my husband by telling him that I'm pretty sure that island is a combination of Narnia with Middle Earth with a dash of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn for good measure. When wandering through the little trail that winds around the tiny island, I feel a distinct need to call for a meeting of The Fellowship and to bestow symbolic gifts upon my knights.
Don't be alarmed, it's not like I never warned you of my obsessive love for bridges and the islands they connect me to. I envision that in months to come those who wander this park may see a couple of foreigners picnicking somewhere along the trails.
By the way, the next blog post in these parts will be our new apartment "tour". If that's the sort of thing you like, don't forget to come back!
Looks like a great place for a walk or run! Great photo of you and Angel!
This is the prettiest park! I would want to spend all my time here too.
Very pretty!
Most days I can't stand the thought of my feet being confined in shoes...
so prettttyyyyy! woot wooooo, can't wait to see your little abode. :)
Beauuuutiful photos! I would LOVE to take a stroll on that bridge!
Very impressed with the water lilies.
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It's a lovely place, especially! X
You look so beautiful, there's so much character to these photos
Those are wonderful photos and that zig-zag bridge is COOL! ;) I don't like my feet constricted by ANYTHING - I prefer slippers at home or nothing at all. I take my shoes off at work when I'm at my desk since no one is looking under here but have been known to walk around my row barefoot, it's OK my feet are clean :P Enjoy your area it looks lovely Rachel! Take care -Iva
Gorgeous parks! And I totally get the no socks thing. I don't really even like wearing shoes.
I love your skirt -- it's very pretty! And this park looks so gorgeous. It's always fun to spend a day outdoors, soaking up the natural beauty!
These pictures are gorgeous!!! Sometimes the simplest of outfits are the best ones :). I have to admit, I HATE socks! I never ever ever wear them. I definitely feel claustrophobic when I put them on so you're not the only one!
the park is gorgeous! how lucky to have it so near to your home :) and your smile is that last picture - so bright and lovely!
Oh my goodness how lucky are you to have such a beautiful place so close!?
Does the bridge have seven corners/turns in it? I guess that has something to do with getting the bad spirits away since seven is a lucky number. We had a park like that in Taiwan and it was so fun to visit!
Wow that's so pretty! I would love to make a habit of walking through there.
Pretty pics! Love the waterlilies! You look very pretty in blue as well, great smile
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Long tan park is gorgeous. You look beautiful in cobalt. I love pairing cobalt with black - it is tres chic!
I found Rachel! You may remember me from a looong time ago! I had you send me your book you wrote, and I loved it! I am so excite to see you and your husband in your adventures overseas! What a blessing you will be to others!
I do remember you, Amy, and how much you supported me back when I first started blogging!! That feels like a long time ago. And yeah, our lifestyle has changed a bit since then. :)
I will take the ring to Mordor! Especially if it is that pretty :]
Beautiful! I am jealous of your gorgeous park, fairy tale island, and zig-zag bridge!
What a wonderful urban park!
you two look so happy in that picture!!! and i have to admit, I would probably be out for a LOT of walks if I lived right there. ha. what's the weather like over there? does it get all 4 seasons like here?
I must say that I always feel an aversion of wearing socks or even close toe shoes, it's the Floridian in me who always wants to wear sandals and flip flops. I know how you feel. :)
What a beautiful park! It's funny how there can be unexpected beautiful places to explore right outside of your door. Enjoy the park!
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