Morel-hunting

Indiana's climate turned a bit more hospitable in May so I took the opportunity to hike a little in the nearby woods. Spring-time is accompanied by the fruiting of morels. Emily poses with a fair-sized specimen here.

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These strange-looking fungi are actually pretty tasty when lightly salted and fried.

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Here is another in its natural state.

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And then we found this mysterious hatch in the forest. Having watched so much 'Lost' we knew better than to force the hatch!

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