Along the Fresno Blossom Trail

 

We heard wonderful tales of the Fresno Blossom Trail and it's miles and miles of continuous blossoms of almond and fruit tree blossoms. Unfortunately, because of the drought, Spring came a little earlier than usual so most of the blossoms were already greened out when we took our drive. Nonetheless, we did get to see some beautiful orchards and countryside along the 78 mile long trail. We started our trail ride at the Simonian Farm where we snapped some pictures with this very pink, very cute tractor. I had to have a picture for the 3 Sanders girls - the farmer's daughter's in our family.

 At the farm was this cut out of a Sequouia tree. I am in awe of these massive trees and their ability to survive for centuries.

 
 

 

Then it was on to the Blossom Trail which was 78 miles of orchards and the fertile farmland of the San Joaquin Valley. We got to see a rare site for Fresno - the mountains - with the majestic, snow-capped Sequoia Mountains in the background. They are awe-inspiring. The day started out cloudy and with a few sprinkles and we saw the full range of weather that day - from blue sky to blustery rain. All things bore witness that the earth is the Lord's and was created by him. We are so blessed to live in this land of plenty and to be surrounded by such beauty. For all this I am grateful.

For the beauty of the earth,
For the beauty of the skies,

For the love which from our birth

Over and around us lies,

For the beauty of each hour

Of the day and of the night,

Hill and vale, and tree and flow'r,

Sun and moon, and stars of light,
For the joy of human love,

Brother, sister, parent, child,

Friends on earth, and friends above,

For all gentle thoughts and mild,

Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.

The closest thing to snow in Fresno is along the Blossom Trail.

 

Pop-corn popping on the apricot trees!