Jack’s Walk

We’ve had beautiful weather here since the extreme heat of last week finally broke on Thursday night. Temps have been in the twenties with low humidity and the nights have been cool and comfortable. That’s due to change tomorrow when temperatures are expected to climb into the thirties again so Jack and I plan to spend most of the day outside while we still can.

Morning at the park, ©voyager, all rights reserved

Jack’s Walk

The weather has finally broken and today is actually cool and comfortable. Jack and I had a pleasant, leisurely walk that didn’t feel like we were plodding along with lead in our shoes. Even better, we found a sunny patch of wild raspberries that was warm and sweet and came home with red stained fingers and happy smiles.

None left for pie, ©voyager, all rights reserved

 

Jack’s Walk

Milkweed

Milkweed, before the autumn fuzzies set in, ©voyager, all rights reserved

It’s a beautiful morning so Jack and I set out early trying to beat the anticipated heat and we came upon some glorious milkweed. We didn’t see any butterflies, but the Monarchs love this stuff so I think they may have been hiding from the large snorfling dog.

 

Sailing into Uglich

Our first port of call after leaving Moscow was the beautiful and ancient city of Uglich, which lies on the southern portion of the Volga River. These photos were taken just after we slipped through yet another lock and our ship headed towards the landing dock at Uglich. Most photos are below the fold.

Lock on the Volga River

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