On my trip to the Sierra Madrid with the school I saw a lovely pair of rounded, green mountains with huge open spaces and rocky bluffs toping the peaks. Yesterday I found a train that would take me back to the little hiking outpost so that I could see if I could get to the top of those same mountains.
I was able to find a path up to the top of the breathtaking mountains! It was a long and steep climb, but totally worth it! I made it all the way to the summit of the taller of the two mountains, and ate my lunch there. I was feeling tired and sitting in a sheltered rock outcropping away from the brisk wind, so I just curled up against my backpack and closed my eyes for a little while! Most EPIC NAP ever! Opening your eyes to see green mountains and clear sky is just about the coolest thing ever.
I really enjoyed being out there by myself, with some time to think and relax. Hiking helps me to stop feeling pressured and just deal with whatever is going on from a more removed, rational place. Somehow the combination of the exercise, the outdoors, and the general quiet is the perfect catharsis for me.
It was a pretty awesome day! More photos are on Facebook!
Love,
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That panorama is AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteI think it was either you or your sister that told me years ago that you could make a panorama on Photoshop, so you're welcome to take the credit! (there was a little hole in the center top that I had to use stamp tool to cover, glad you didn't catch that!)