After the recent flooding event in South Carolina we are happy to have been graced with dry, sunny days for the past week. Here along the coast we do not see much of the autumnal change of colors, but we do enjoy some refreshingly cool days in October. It brings a welcome change from the sticky heat and humidity of summer. These are the days that make you want to be outdoors, and when the sun came out last Sunday that is just where we headed. We opted to spend the day at Brookgreen Gardens.
I introduced you to Brookgreen Gardens last spring in this post. While the colors are not as vibrant in the fall as they are in the spring when the gardens are in full bloom there are still pops of color to be found.
There was lingering evidence of the floods as one side of the property is bordered by the Waccamaw River. The nature trail that runs along the river was covered in water. The steps leading down to the trail appeared to lead straight into the water. (I would not recommend taking those steps unless you fancy a close encounter with a snake or an alligator.)
We did venture down near the nature trail to capture this gorgeous guy:
We were able to get close to some more inviting critters…
Oh, and I wasn’t kidding about the alligators…
Overall it was a wonderful day to be enveloped by the joy of being outside, breathing in the cooler air, feeling the hint of a crisp breeze, and seeing blue skies free of ominous rain clouds!
I hope you enjoy the photos, and I hope you are outside finding your own joy this fall! Cheers! Karen
All photos copyright @Karen B. Pearce 2015
Those photos are gorgeous Karen. Glad you are getting out and about again, and I hope that the weather stays more stable!
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Thank you! Yes, it looks like we are in for a stretch of sunny, mild weather! 🙂
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That’s great. Enjoy it whilst it lasts! 🙂
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This is one of many things we enjoy about our life here on the marina……….. we are out in the fresh air most of the time and can enjoy nature close up. When I cam back from walking the dog this morning, a lone swan was gracefully gliding past our mooring, seemingly completely oblivious to any human presence, but you can bet your boots he knew We were around!
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That sounds lovely! I do enjoy reading about your walks and seeing your photos, too!
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I’m glad you like them.
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Lovely pics, Karen. So happy you’re having better weather! 🙂
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Thank you! It is a gorgeous day today…getting ready to shut down the laptop and go outside! 🙂
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Enjoy! 🙂 ☀️☀️
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Lovely pics, especially the reflections in the water.
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Thank you! I was pleasantly surprised at how those shots turned out! 🙂
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Good to see you’re a bit more mobile!
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Thank you! I am sure you are feeling the same!
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Indeed; it took several days of clear weather for the streets around my house to stop flooding.
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Great pictures, Karen. I especially like the green frog in the red leaves. Such an amazing color combination.
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Thank you, Karin! The little guy was happy to pose for me. 🙂
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What a lovely outing and your photos are really amazing! I especially like the bright green lizard on the red leaves. Glad things are drying out some . Hope the water continues to recede.
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Thanks, Nancy! I do miss a New Jersey fall, though… I read your post about it being too chilly to sit on the porch, and I must admit to a good dose of envy.
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Love an insight into your part of the world. Not loving the snakes and alligators! 😳
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I am not a fan of snakes, at all, in any way. Period. Ick.
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That would be a little to close to an alligator for me…:) the photos are gorgeous. Sorry to know that so many there are still having difficulty from the floods.
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If you play golf around here you are bound to cross paths with a gator or two now and again out on one of the courses. You learn that maybe you can drop a stroke for safety’s sake. 😉
Yes, many are still displaced from their homes. It’s not quite on the scale of what happened to NY and NJ from Sandy, but it’s pretty overwhelming.
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I’m glad you’re doing well and the weather has improved! What lovely gardens and photos here!!! And oh, indeed those are alligators!! Hope you had a super weekend and all the best from chilly NYC !
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Thanks, Lia! I was actually envious watching the Mets game last night and seeing everyone bundled up! We hit the upper 40s this morning, but we are headed back into the upper 70s for the rest of the week. It can easily vary by 30 degrees in a day here. Wishing you a fabulous week ahead!!
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My sister was at that Mets game the other night and she said it was sooo chilly but worth it! It was a great game:))) Sending you all my best for lovely weather!
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Good weather brings happiness 🙂 Beautiful pictures and an enchanting trail indeed!
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Anytime I get the chance to be outdoors it’s an instant mood enhancer!
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Lovely photos, Karen. They make me want to visit South Carolina.
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There are truly some beautiful places around the state. This is one of my favorites. 🙂
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My, can almost breathe the fresh air myself 🙂
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I’m glad the pictures captured & conveyed that! Thank you for visiting today. I appreciate it! 🙂
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I am a fan of the outside and my, what beautiful photos! I love how you collaged them too. Thank you for posting 🙂
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Thank you for visiting & taking the time to view them! I have enjoyed your pictures of the changing season, too!
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Great pictures! I love otters! They are so playful!
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I could spend hours just watching the otters! They have such huge personalities, and they love to show off to an audience! 🙂
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Same here for the same reason. They totally do 🙂
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Karen, I am so glad you are all OK and the weather is drying out. Being outdoors is so special, even if it’s just in our own backyards! Your galleries of photos are amazing and to see the effects of the flooding is eye-opening! Thanks for taking the time to post this on the Leisure Link!!
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Thanks, Terri! I couldn’t miss the farewell edition of the Leisure Link! Thank you again for taking the time and effort to host! 🙂
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I like that–should have used “Farewell!” Glad you could take part!
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Such beautiful photos to support your writings!
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Thank you for the lovely comment! 🙂
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Stunning Gallery and beautiful blog.
We are now following you and we answer all of our comments!!
Enjoy the weekend.
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Thank you! I will be sure to visit you as soon as I have the chance to sit down to read!
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Absolutely gorgeous! Found you through #theleisurelink
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Thank you for visiting and for letting me know you were here! I appreciate your coming by! 🙂
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Thank you for taking me along with you!
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Thank you for visiting with me! I appreciate it! 🙂
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WOW, Karen, this is really incredible. I have never seen an alligator in my life (I guess they are not endowed with a coat of fur to deal with the snow up in Canada..haha). But I am totally captivated. The nature trail picture really shows how much flooding there was, even with the waters receding from some drier weather.
Wonderful pictures. Am curious what the bird is by the edge of the water, and the 2 critters resting on the driftwood log!
Thank you for sharing! 🙂
~Carl~
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Hi Carl! The two guys on the log are otters. They have huge personalities, and they love to swim over and do flips right in front of you! I have no clue on the bird?? Happily the waters have receded and the nature trail is back open! Have a great weekend, my friend!
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Nice, it would be so cool to see the otters at play! 🙂
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Those photographs are so beautiful
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Thank you so much!
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Glad I found your blog. You have very interesting posts! Keep on inspiring us!
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I am happy that things are getting back to normal in the Carolinas. Being inn the midst of the pending hurricane and the torrential flooding in October brought it close to home. But your photos and the gardens are amazing and reminded us of the gardens we visited while there. thanks…Clare
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Thank you, Clare! We do have some beautiful places here in SC. In a few weeks these gardens will be lit up with literally thousands of lights and tea light candles for the holidays – truly a gorgeous sight!
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What beautiful photos Karen, I love the colours and reflections.
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Thank you! This is one of my favorite spots to visit and to photograph. 🙂
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