Sky Watching

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

This is short and sweet as today I’m traveling over the mountains with horses for a training session. It’ll be much like last week’s. Rosie will circle on the long lines while we assess progress in strengthening her injured muscle. Sunni will be hitched and trotting in nearly-endless circles while I practice using the reins correctly to keep her balanced during our turns.

Yesterday was a transition in our weather. The day began looking sunny and bright, but by the time I left work was overcast and humid. Later, it started looking hopeful again. I was fascinated by the sky’s cloud activity.

Early on and for the first time in days, the mountains were visible. The clouds were interesting, low and active, creating nearly abstract, magical mountain- and air-scapes.

Here’s one of the mountains taken just a little later than the lead photo, still showing low clouds but with the sky less active.

During the day I took “sky photos” to capture differences in cloud formations. As the hours progressed, cumulus clouds gave way to a cirrus-like, heavy overcast.

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I’ve been complaining about seemingly unending rains, and yesterday’s sky gave me little reason to think today might be different (weather is on my mind when I contemplate driving over the mountains). To my delight, this morning has dawned clear and bright.

The horses were shocked to see me out so early and bringing their feed. Eat well, good ponies, for we’ve a long ride ahead.

Dear Friends, enjoy what appears to be a dry and beautiful day. Diana