Saddleback Mountain at Sunrise
What could be more special to start your visit than to share
our beautiful Saddleback Mountain at sunrise during my morning walk in my
neighborhood!
The
highest point in Orange County is Saddleback Mountain (5,689 ft) or more
properly Santiago Peak. Combined with Modjeska Peak (5,496ft) the two comprise
Saddleback Mountain.
I’ve chosen a flowering tea called *Lotus* from the Art of Tea to begin this day and this journey. They say that the Lotus is the original blooming flower. The petal colors of the lotus flower vary depending on the picking season from purple, yellow, pink, white and red. Besides being a beautiful flower, the taste is incredibly smooth and sweet offering a bright yellow infusion when brewed.
A very special aunt in my life believed
that each morning should start with a delicious bite of chocolate before her first
cuppa. When I would visit her, while
the water was coming to a boil, she would bring out her beloved box of Russell Stover chocolates and always let
me choose first. This ritual is one I shall
always remember with such joy. So, each
day of my time with the little plum teapot will start with a chocolate special
to me or a favorite of someone special to me.
Today it is Russell Stover to honor my aunt.
*The lotus flower opens and closes every day in a ritual of
renewal. It’s this continual reinvention
that has promised an element of excitement and surprise and hope.*
9 comments:
Martha, your posts are a joy to read and you are a born storyteller! I love the story of your aunt and could you also share the source of your great quotes? thanks! Andrea
Beautiful vistas! Love your aunt's wonderful tradition!
What a lovely early morning at Saddleback Mountain. Thanks for taking us along. Your aunt was a very special lady to share her tradition of chocolate and special treats just for her in the early morning. How special to have had her in your life. Now lotus tea, I haven't heard of, but does sound just lovely too.
I love the ritual of chocolate before tea every morning! I Adore chocolate!! What a special post...thanks for sharing! ~Donna
Chocolate for breakfast? Why not?
Martha, what a special memory and thank you for sharing your early morning views. I am enjoying your adventure with The Traveling Teapot.
Mary Jane
Bliss!!!
Saddleback Mountain at sunrise is beautiful.I think you Aunt had the right idea. Fun story.
Congratulations... I enjoyed your blog this past week and I've listed your tea post at my weekly link up. Hope you don't mind! :)
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A beautiful sunrise --- and a lovely tribute to your aunt. Thank you for sharing!
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