Today is the Litha, the celebration of the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. Rather than my usual backyard ritual, I decided to so something a little different. I took a relaxing walk around our beautiful village, enjoying in the warm sun and summer breezes, and admiring the summer blooms.
I have been struggling with my health of late, and I am finally starting to feel better. Time outdoors, enjoying the advent of summer and my improved health, seemed like the perfect way to honor the Goddess and God on Litha.
During my stroll, I captured some images of the abundance of summer in our village.
Crape myrtles in bloom
Day lilies outside a church
Magnolias blossoms
A street corner garden
Magnolias in bloom & a street corner garden
Hydrangeas by a roadside carriage house
My hydrangeas
Hydrangeas blooming near a roadside carriage house & my own beautiful hydrangeas
Sunshine on the lake
I am looking forward to many more rambling walks, now that summer is officially underway.
Featured image from Patrick Fore @ Unsplash
Additional images are my own