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Thanks Lizzie. There is a lake that is permanently filled with water, so Iā€™m glad they will always have water to drink there

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Aug 8, 2022Liked by Alexander Verbeek šŸŒ

Glad to hear that as I was concerned when they were drinking from such a tiny puddle.

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Aug 7, 2022Liked by Alexander Verbeek šŸŒ

A beautiful article, in word and images. The photos are wonderful and the video captivating. Yes, I can imagine the thrill of these extraordinary sights!

I, too, noticed the small amount of water and wondered if these horses and ponies have another water source. The lack of water for all life is deeply worrying and your point about climate is well made. The beauty and wonderment youā€™ve shared these past months are dependent upon a healthy planet thatā€™s in worsening peril. They indeed go hand in hand.

Iā€™m sorry for the lost subscriber who didnā€™t make the connection. Hopefully this enlightening article will cause a return. As a long time follower/reader of your posts in various formats, I know well of your tireless dedication to climate and environment. The beauty you share is the flip side of what youā€™ve long dedicated yourself to. Thank you for being a top climate spokesman and warrior.

This is a great article reflecting deep thought and appreciation for both sides of the coin. Paradise is at risk.

Luna sitting among the Annabelles is adorable!

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Aug 7, 2022Liked by Alexander Verbeek šŸŒ

I came here to write a note about my enjoyment of your post, but Lizzie Pi has expressed it so well, that I will just say, ā€œMe, too!ā€ Thanks Lizzie Pi!

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Thanks Jean šŸ™

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Aug 7, 2022Liked by Alexander Verbeek šŸŒ

šŸ˜ŠšŸ™

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Aug 8, 2022Liked by Alexander Verbeek šŸŒ

. . . ah, posing, on the back page, Luna knows you're thinking of her as a Goddess šŸ˜‚

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I fear Luna expects nothing less from her staffā€¦

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Aug 8, 2022Liked by Alexander Verbeek šŸŒ

A very thoughtful posting for today. I agree, itā€™s essential to express oneā€™s thoughts about the beauty of nature, so we can know what is at stake if nothing is done about OUR worldwide climate crisis. Everything and everyone is interconnected, Luna must have been thrilled to have you return home!!!

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She loves it here, she has all day little adventures in the garden, like chasing an insect or tasting grass. She canā€™t go outside in Ottawa

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What a beautiful video on these superb ponies!

They illustrate well the long lineage of these wild races and the risks to which the climate crisis now risks exposing them...

It's really a wild landscape, marvelous šŸŒæšŸ’™šŸ“

I understand when you call it Ā 

Ā«Ā paradise" !

Our civilisation must also take stock of the beauty of our fauna and flora environments to understand the impacts of this alarming crisis and whose climax will hopefully be avoided...

Thanks Alex ! šŸ™ŒšŸŒæšŸŒ·

Belle soirĆ©e chez toi, reposante, aprĆØs tous ces kilomĆØtres parcourus sous la canicule jusquā€™Ć  Compostelle !

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Nice Luna ! And garden.

Enjoy well !

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Thank you šŸ˜Š

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Aug 7, 2022Liked by Alexander Verbeek šŸŒ

I appreciate the reminders of the beauty. Thank you for sharing. Sorry you lost a subscriber for that reason. I personally think a balanced approach is a very good thing. Hoping today's vote in the US will make a difference. Luna is very pretty.

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Thanks, Iā€™ll tell her šŸˆ

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Aug 8, 2022Liked by Alexander Verbeek šŸŒ

I love the pony video and photos. And at any moment these dunes are inviting . . . and smell the sea. Thank you!!

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Aug 7, 2022Liked by Alexander Verbeek šŸŒ

I agree with Lizzie and Jean that this is a beautiful article and specially about the paradise slices. The pics are a very nice addition. The photo in Oā€™Cebreiro reminds me of your epic walk on the Camino and all other photos of the beautiful home you enjoy and specially that of the pleasing Luna the cat and the well grown white hydrangea.

While the lack of water is very worrying every where and in all minds, your summer break about that issue is a welcome breath of fresh air.

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Thank you Aida

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I like your mix of stories and you were one of the people who inspired me to look at the beauty of nature and to share pictures of what I see when I'm out in nature. Thank you for that.

Those dunes are really a slice of paradise and those ponies! Just wow. I'd probably tear up as I did this morning when a highland cow licked my hand. Brought back memories.

I agree with you that we need to see what's at stake so we know what to protect. But as you also pointed out - the solutions are there, the political will istn't. I'm tempted to go into politics, but I might start by stepping on some toes. Please keep writing/posting about the beauty that is at stake!

And, Luna - what can I say. She's really posing for this one! Or she wants food. Or she thinks she deserves your full attention.

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