Orange setting sun
Reflected on the river
Divine perfection.

Photo of the Datta river in Sunderbans, West Bengal, India

The River was originally published in Spiritual Tree on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Palaces, churches
Reminders of past glory
And art and culture.

Flamenco dancers’
Rousing, vigorous rhythms
Delight the senses.

Tapas, sangria
Wine, fish, lamb chops, tapenade
Sear the palate.

Vacation in Spain was originally published in Thank You Notes on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

No easy gold found
At the top of the staircase.
Climb harder each day.

The photo is from the Ukko-Luosto national park in Finnish Lapland.

Stairway to the Sun was originally published in Thank You Notes on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Panoramic view
From the top of a mountain
Connects me to earth.

The photo is from the Ukko-Luosto national park in Finnish Lapland.

Earth Connection was originally published in Thank You Notes on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

This pristine landscape
Seen by a few in summer
Welcomes many more
In winter, to see the lights.
Yes, Aurora Borealis.

The photo is taken from an observation deck in the Urho Kekkonen national park just outside Saariselka in Finnish Lapland.

Sariselka was originally published in Thank You Notes on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Morning wake-up call
Inside tent under a tree
Shrill sound of songbird.

The photo is of a chirping sparrow in Yosemite National Park.

Morning Song was originally published in Thank You Notes on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Above the tall trees
The morning sun looks out, says
Let’s play peek-a-boo.

The photo is of giant sequoias in Merced Grove, Yosemite National Park

Peek-a-boo was originally published in Thank You Notes on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Blueberry Danish
Strong latte from Peets Coffee
Summer morning bliss.

Summer Fun was originally published in Thank You Notes on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Spring is in the air
I’m here with all my colors
It says to the world.

Birbhum is a district in West Bengal, India where I have a vacation home.

Bougainvilleas In Birbhum was originally published in Thank You Notes on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Blackbird with red crest
Said “good morning” at my door
Made my day special.

Knock Knock was originally published in Thank You Notes on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.