Friday 30 August 2019

Natural phenomena



Northern lights, Iceland


The Aurora Borealis, or Australis, (depending on if it occurs in the north or south) is an optical phenomenon which manifests itself in the atmosphere with bright spots, generally red, green or blue. Scientifically, it is caused by the interaction of charged particles (protons and electrons) from the sun with the Earth’s ionosphere. The phenomenon is more intense during periods of high solar activity.


Sort sol, Denmark


During the months of March and April, in the southwestern marshlands of Denmark, you can experience the “sort sol”, which literally means black sun. Sort sol is the event when up to one million birds flock to the skies during sunset and the sun is actually blocked by the birds, hence the name black sun.


Lightning storm, Venezuela


Lightning storms are a beautiful, but also quite scary, atmospheric phenomenon. The bright bolts are triggered when the electrical activity is particularly abundant during a storm. The longest and most intense lightning storm recorded lasted for hours on end and occurred in Los Angeles on July 9,1999. The highest rate of lightning storms was recorded in Venezuela close to the Maracaibo lake  
with 232 lightnings per year.


Moonbow , Zimbabwe


This rare atmospheric phenomenon is not a rainbow, but rather a moonbow, as it is caused by the reflection of moonlight instead of sunlight. The best seasons to experience a moonbow are during autumn and spring. Such moonbows may be seen close to waterfalls like in Yosemite National Park, California. They may also be seen near Corbin, Kentucky or Victoria Falls as well as in Africa on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe where this picture is from.


Blood rain, India


There have been numerous reportings of blood red rain falling from the sky, but the 2001 spotting in Kerala, India may be one of the most well known. The red rainfall was not an extraterrestrial intervention, as many believed then, instead it was caused by the presence of spores in the air and red algae coming from the ocean.


Pororoca, Brazil


Occasionally with the full moon in February and March, where the Amazon River meets the Atlantic Ocean, you can find waves up to 13 feet high. A very special day for surfers, who can not wait to jump in the river with their boards, but feared by the natives for the dangerous force of the waves. Though there are many theories as to why they’re called pororoca, one of the most popular is that it comes from “poroc-poroc” which in the indigenous language of Tupi means “great destructive noise”.


Luminous water, Thailand


Go on a boat and you will experience something amazing! Glowing water. Is that true? When the sun goes down, take off on a boat into the night and you can see schools of fish glowing greenish-blue in the water. Put your hand in the water and it will make it glow even more. So beautiful. There are several places on earth where plankton lights up the water. Bioluminescent plankton, can you believe that?

Have a great weekend everyone!

Monday 26 August 2019

Good morning!

I hope everyone has a happy healthy week ahead. We certainly can use it around here!











I have to leave you with a smile! 😊


Friday 23 August 2019

A Short Post to Mark Friday!

I came across this on Post Secret last Sunday. 
Don't you think any of us could have submitted this as our own secret?!


Happy Weekend, friends!  
Enjoy yourselves as the summer starts winding down.

Wednesday 21 August 2019

A few religious chuckles

These definitely made me giggle. Thanks to Amy for her contribution!














Have a great day everyone! 😃

Monday 19 August 2019

A new week

  • Happy Monday! Here is a picture I captured coming home from Wisconsin last night. A troll exhibit at our local arboretum. This guy overlooks the highway which we happened to be on. It was pretty cool to  see. The sunset and shadows were just perfect. I feel so lucky to have seen it, much needed at the time.




This was a split second shot out the window of the car. I thought you might enjoy it. 

Friday 16 August 2019

Smiles to start the day

                                               

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                                   Have a great day everyone!

Thursday 15 August 2019

Happy Birthday to you!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy Dear RoXiE


Roxie you deserve the best 
birthday celebration ever. 

Roxie, you are a WTIOC treasure. 
We love you to bits. 
We love your posts.
We love your humour.
We love your strength and determination.
And we love your dog!

Please join me in toasting Roxie.
May the coming year be filled with laughter and love, good health and much happiness.
(And tickets to the Field of Dreams.)

 To Roxie!




Wednesday 14 August 2019

The beauty of nature

This appeared after a thunderstorm last night. It was originally a double rainbow but I wasn't able to capture that picture. So pretty for a few minutes.




Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Monday 12 August 2019

Time for a party!

Our friend PGfan celebrates her birthday today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ! I hope your day is filled with good music and great reading material. 😃  Here are some treats to enjoy as well.










Here's a drink from a local downtown pub! I was there last Wednesday 😊


Have a wonderful day!

Friday 9 August 2019

Life By the Water


Wellfleet is another charming town here on the Cape.  I love looking at the fishing boats and watching the fishermen mend their nets, unload their day's catch, and ready their boat for the next day. 











Of course, I love eating what they catch!










Happy Weekend!!




Wednesday 7 August 2019

A Quick Trip Through Provincetown

You never know what you'll see when in Provincetown, at the tip of Cape Cod.  PTown a charming little town that is very popular in the summer, when it takes on a festive atmosphere.  It's a fun place to go to eat, drink, or just stroll down the main street, all while taking in the sites.