Chimney Trail

One day at Big Bend we decided to hike out and see the rock art at The Chimneys. It’s a 3 mile hike through the desert — mostly flat with a well marked trail. Was nice to be walking on flat ground again after the days in the mountains, it really gave us a chance […]

The Window

I have some pictures from our trip to Big Bend National Park that I’d like to share, and thought I’d start with The Window — many people consider this the classic scene from Big Bend. This sunset pic was taken from a lookout by the start of the trailheads. The Window is formed by water […]

Let It Snow!

This one goes out to my friend Barbara in Canada and the family in Ohio! Hope we get snow soon! A cold front came through last night and it was 38 this morning, woo hoo! Update on the ankle — yesterday it was hurting pretty bad, but this morning it was better. Supplies: All stamps […]

My bike

Kathy on Gingerwood said she couldn’t wait until I blogged about cycling. So I figured I better start out with my bike! That I can’t ride for 5.5 more weeks — until after my ankle is healed. Sigh. I love this bike, it’s so smooth and graceful — and it leaps into action when I […]

Texas Prairies

I can sit on the porch before my door and see miles of the most beautiful Prairie interwoven with groves of timber, surpassing, in my idea, the beauties of the sea. Think of seeing a track of land on a slight incline covered with flowers and rich meadow grass for 12 to 20 miles… Dr. […]