Wow. One of the most beautiful and colourful moths I've seen. Thanks Bill.

Thanks again, Bill. I'll try to remember this for next time we see one.

Thanks Bill. A beautiful butterfly, but very elusive and hard to shoot. The name seems appropriate as it really did flit around.

Hi Kathleen. Ha ha. I love my job too. Sue and I are also looking into retiring in the next few years. As you know, it's hit the ground running from September to June. These past couple of years teaching during COVID have been challenging for students and teachers. Looking forward to following along on your next trip.

Oh those Dolomites! We can’t wait to go back. What a fantastic day you had. Loved your comment about the kids. Keith teases me every time we go by a school. I loved my job (Grade Two for me), but in retirement I don’t need to relive it!

A species of fritillary.

http://www.wildlifeinsight.com/european-fritillary-butterflies-nymphalidae/

Some species of ringlet butterfly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erebia

6 spot burnet moth.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six-spot_burnet

Thanks again Bill. Such a pretty little flower, but what I know about vetches, is that they can be very invasive. I assume this is true of this little devil?

Thanks Bill. I knew I could count on you!

Pale purple looks like crown vetch.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Securigera_varia

Yellow might be some species of hawkweed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hieracium

White flowers are yarrow.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achillea_millefolium

Definitely an orchid! Might be a fragrant orchid.

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/131610-Gymnadenia-conopsea

It was Susanne! All that work was worth it.

Wow. Awesome place.

Must have been a great experience!