It’s really very simple. I had to be closer to things like this. A good friend once said that “you can’t live on scenery,” and she was sort of right, but the fact is that one can experience these things first-hand. Once you’ve done that, it becomes as necessary as water and air. I might not be able to “live on scenery,” but now I can’t live without being close to it. (And yes, where I used to live is beautiful, too.)
Lobo peak (yesterday)
There’s a trail to the top of that mountain, so easy that kids can hike it. Very healthy kids, I might add, and no, I haven’t done it yet. This summer, perhaps! And check out today’s FotoFeed for a shot taken about 20 degrees to the right of that one and at higher magnification.
Comment by Gregory LeFever
1 May 16, 2008, 11:01 am o'clock |
That’s interesting, John. Years ago when my wife and I were newlyweds and exploring this country, my Midwestern father was fond of saying, “But you can’t eat the mountains.” When we decided to leave Michigan and move to Vermont, his warning was, “You can’t eat the mountains.” When years later we left Vermont and headed to Oregon, he again warned, “But you can’t eat the mountains.” No you can’t, but they get in your blood. These phenomenal landscapes become essential and stimulating. It’s true, you can’t eat the mountains. But they sure make your food taste better.
Comment by John H. Farr
2 May 16, 2008, 11:15 am o'clock |
Amen, brother. I don’t want to eat the mountains, anyway.
Comment by Steve Ingham
3 May 16, 2008, 3:48 pm o'clock |
I am with you John….Having seen them in person and DAILY via my Taos Mountain Web Cam…I envy you, and certainly enjoy your FotoFeed shots of the mountains……I was concerned about one thing you mentioned….I thought the Taos Pueblo forbid Non-Pueblo members from climbing Pueblo Peak because of their Sacred Blue Lake and OLD ceremonial areas, not to mention some old secret caves where Strange things were alleged to have occurred over the years..etc ie Human sacrifices etc etc….but then what do I know…I’m just a dumb Okie who believes most all of what I read……….(not really-but you get the drift hopefully)
If you do get to climb it, please take LOTS of photos!!
Steve
Comment by John H. Farr
4 May 16, 2008, 4:10 pm o'clock |
No, you can’t climb Taos Mountain, but you can take a guided horse trip to the non-sacred areas.
The mountain in my picture is Lobo Peak, however, not on Pueblo land. You’re most welcome to grunt and sweat and get to the top!