The horses were all booked out, so we postponed and went for another punishing walk..
as high as we could bear, which was not very much higher in the scheme of things, to a little reservoir lake.
Then we had a picnic with crostini and olive tapanade and pan fried local steak cut into paper thin slices washed down with local beer. (I am so glad we rented a room with a kitchen.)
Today the horses are booked, the ride to the ranch is arranged and the camera is all charged up.
Not this ride though. The big black dog is not giving up his seat for anyone.
Good morning. Have a lovely day.
your friend, celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
36 responses to “No horsies today, all lost and gone away”
Love the image of the feet and ripples of water.
Lovely. Simply lovely. Enjoy it all.
Have a wonderful day!
Your simple meal sounds perfect. The images of the scenery are postcard-worthy – just stunning. What a gorgeous setting xx
you sure are in a beautiful place! have you heard how things are going at the farmy in your absence?
everyone seems fine, the worst the dogs have done is tear up a paper towel and the pigs are eating everything green that they are offered, i am dying to let them out on the grass when I get home! Two more days and I will be back at the helm! I am ready to get back to work too!! c
Perfect clouds. Reflections in the lake, too. So pretty. Horses, eh? You’ll discover muscles you never knew existed. 🙂
Thank you for giving me such an interesting holiday.
It really is a very quiet holiday, something you need Viv.. c
Today’s blog struck a chord in me. Pure joy, Celi. Have a lovely day too!
The top Photo is an absolute winner… beautiful…
Ditto Viv … absolutely stunning. Laura
another wonderful day
What a marvellous adventure you’re having. Isn’t it ironic somehow that you come closer to me and I move to the other side of the world. Of course you are only in the “near west” lol, but the Rockies are so spectacular, aren’t they? Makes me all homesick. Quick…got to find me a castle or quaint church to visit. Oh well, the one good thing is pretty soon, when I get out of this bubbly-headed jet lag, I’ll be one of the first to read your farmy updates! Keep taking photos of those fantastic mountains, I bet when you get home you’ll be glad you did. 🙂
The rockies are glorious, though I have an affinity for quaint little churches and Canmore the town is all so NEW and shiny. c
To be in such beauty with family. Pure bliss.
A horse is a horse is a horse of course but when there are none it can still be fun. As you show 🙂
Once again, that first photo is gorgeous.
It was waiting that shot, could not be missed. I call this kind of photo a chocolate box shot! c