Lily

Couldn't think of a title for this photo of a gorgeous lily, which tells me just how short of sleep I am, LOL! So, "Lily" it is! Seen at the Reader Rock Garden yesterday late afternoon. While I was walking along the narrow paths there, I could look through the trees and see - and definitely hear! - the rides of the Midway at the Stampede Grounds being finalized, ready for the start of "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" - the Calgary Stampede! The Stampede Parade is tomorrow morning. Life in the city is going to be pure and utter craziness for at least the next 10 days - a nightmare! Thank goodness the next three days for me will be out on hikes and botanizing, far away from the noisy crowds : ) Dread hiking in the heat, though.

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