Posted on 09/15/2011 11:13:11 AM PDT by Stoutcat
Astronaut and blogger Ron Garan is coming home after nearly six months in space. Reflecting on his preparation for his trip, he writes:
As I prepared to leave for final launch preparations, I experienced an interesting phenomenon. Realizing that leaving Houston starts me on a journey that will take me off the planet for six months, I started to take note of things that I will not experience for half a year. Whether its a flock of birds against the sunset or early morning mist on the water of Clear Lake, or a million other things that define the beauty of life on our planet, I experienced a profound appreciation for the gift of the beauty of our world. I will miss a great many experiences that I normally take for granted, but I also look forward to the new experiences that define the beauty of life off the planet.
Not only does Mr. Garan write a fascinating narrative, he also posts some gorgeous photos of Earth from space...
(Excerpt) Read more at grandrants.wordpress.com ...
Why?
Pretty pictures?
Post the pretty pictures here.
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