Very early Tuesday morning I'll be on my way to Washington State and British Columbia ~ early Summer vacation in an area I truly love. See my post of last Wednesday for details. 
I love lavender - grew it in England as a child in the family garden - my brother's 200 year old village house in France has rows of it in his garden - I struggle to grow it here in humid North Carolina each Summer. 
Hope to visit the Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm in Sequim, Washington - may be a little early to see the flowers in full bloom however it sounds like such a wonderful place at any time. They have mountains to the south, waters to the north and sunshine year round!
These lovely photos were not taken in Sequim but they do show the amazing differences in the lavender colors.
I've decided the laptop stays home! As much as I'll miss posting and reading your posts for a while, I want this to be a relaxing vacation for my DH and granddaughter as well as moi!! Lugging another heavy bag to bother with at airport security, border crossings etc., just isn't fun. I will have my camera and hope to spend time getting some great pictures to share with you later. Until then, take care ~~~~I'll catch up with you when I return.CHEERIO!
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Oh! Have the BEST trip Mary! I love Lavender too. It is hard to grow in the south. I have gotten it to grow and bloom some but, seems the plants only last a few years here. Hope you see a field of lavender on your trip.:)!
ReplyDeleteMary, have a wonderful time!!
ReplyDeleteI love Lavender, too. I have grown it and dried it, with success, at our previous home. I should try to start some here!
Pat
Enjoy your trip and the scents of lavender!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful holiday Mary! Looking forward to reading all about your adventures and seeing your photos when you return home :-}
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time, look forward to seeing your photos when you return. I've realised that there's another reason why I love lavender - it's such a beautiful colour in all its shades.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful and safe trip. I can't wait to see all of your beautiful pictures upon your return.
ReplyDeleteOh my...this is the most stunning pics!!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every moment....we all need breaks...WITHOUT the laptop
Mary, I hope that you are having a fabulous trip---I can't wait to hear all about it, and see photos, too!
ReplyDelete~Andrea
Beautiful lavendar pics, Mary! Hope you're having a wonderful time & see you when you get back
ReplyDeleteRhoda
Mary, hope you're have a grand time and I look forward to seeing your fabulous phots and hearing about your trip!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Mary-Hope you have a swell time! Love all the lavender pictures. Can't wait to see all the goodies you'll have for us when you return :0)
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteYou're gone on vacation. Lucky you! I just had to tell you how gorgeous these photos are!
Mary ~ am thrilled for you re your trip. Have been to some of those places, & lived in the PNW for years. So beautiful! Hope you are having a wonnnnnnnderful time, & I will be among those eagerly awaiting your photos afterwards.
ReplyDeleteLove your lavendar photos here ~ especially the last one with lavendar in the cart. It stirs my heart!
Carolyn :-)
Mary,
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic trip! Looking forward to seeing all of your photos once you return!
Kate