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The dappled shade makes it look like Dwayne and Norah are in the water, but they are actually standing on the rocks near the falls, a safe distance from the rushing water.
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We walked along the stream for a long time.
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Then we took the trail through the woods. I like how often the rocks, roots and dirt make natural sets of staircases in the earth.
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Norah poses on a twisted tree near the end of the trail.
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We packed a picnic and found a spot of shade under a tree near the pond to enjoy our chicken salad, crackers, watermelon, cookies and sweet iced tea. Along the edge of the pond, I took photos of several wild flowers in bloom to add to my growing
list of species.
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