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MUSHROOM WALK ON A MOODY TRAIL

“An old man's story is written in the lines on his face; an old trail's story is written in the lines on the face of the earth.”    This is an old trail - a well trodden path. Each one who walked here has their own story to tell. It was a sunny afternoon, but it was also drizzling.  The earth was damp with the intermittent showers of rain.  The bamboo stands glistened with the drops of rain reflecting the sunshine. Their leaves were dripping.  A blast of chilly air hit me.  The weather became downcast.  The ongoing romance of the sunshine and the rain made the ambiance of the trail moody – a refreshing drama for my mushroom walk. When I was a little girl, I believed that I once lived in enchanted mushrooms. Hence, I do the trails for my mushroom walks. My finding each one is a moment of a happy coming home!     I search for ...

ASTER

THE MEANING & SYMBOLISM OF aster With their wildflower beauty and lush texture, asters have long been considered an enchanted flower. In ancient times, it was thought that the perfume from their burning leaves could drive away evil serpents. Today, they’re known as a talisman of love and a symbol of patience. Also known as starworts, Michaelmas daisies or Frost flowers, the name aster is derived from the Greek word for “star.”  / teleflora The photos of Aster flowers were taken at the Gillies' vegetable garden in Palasaan, Mankayan, Benguet province.  2012