It is September, “With summers best of weather, and autumn’s best of cheer!” Those words were penned by Helen Hunt Jackson in 1892. For this tortuga, September is the perfect time to venture into the mountains to enjoy the cool evenings, the beginning of changes for autumn, and the fewer vacationers! Oh, and the stunning vistas!
Surrounded by the dramatic. Only a couple of hours from our usual haunts. Why did we wait so long to return here? It’s later than you think!
On the high edges, the wind blows … sometimes warm, sometimes not … beating back the trees. Refreshing, breathtaking.
And below, the lakes are teal (or are they turquoise?) and inviting. Ah, dip your toes here … it’s later than you think!
On all sides the mountains beg for climbers … “follow the paths” they seem to call out.
Tortuga’s climbing days are in the past. But we can still imagine spending weeks in the forest. Our imagination does not mimic the reality though, the mud, insects, lack of comforts.
We can still enjoy the reviving, energizing, invigorating journey to the many places close to home. This will be another stunning September! Tortuga is looking forward to tomorrow!
Robert W. Service ended one of his poems with these words:
Traveling Tortuga 
What’s not to like, great photographs, great accompanying commentary and a splendid poetic finish!
So very glad you enjoy it … as much as we enjoy your tours!!!
Another beautiful post! The scenery is breathtaking!
The scenery on the west coast is indeed stunning. But then, your pictures of north Suffolk are breathtaking as well. We are blessed when we have the time to look around the places where we are!!!
We are indeed!