Monday, December 27, 2010

Up the Scary Chimney Slot at Beautiful Ghost Ranch












Hiking with our friend Jerry up the canyon to the Chimney through frost in shade we were warmed by the gradual uphill path.... Then, we reached the narrow, treachorous final part of the path to the Chimney.
After scrambling on hands and knees up through the narrow 'Chimney' slot, we were awed by the view of the canyon that we just had traveled up.







Up the Scary Chimney at Ghost Ranch

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Exercise in Art


Art work hangs in the Genoveva Chavez Commuity Center where we enjoy Stretch and Strengthen class on Tuesdays and Thurdays. Today the heating system was wack in the room where it usually meets, so Lisa took us upstairs where it is much cooler.

Please click on the individual pictures to get how big they are...









Exercise in Art



Though we had seen this art many times, the view of these very large 'puppets' from up there was stunning....

Thursday, December 16, 2010

First Snow, Beautiful Miracle

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First Snow, Beautiful Miracle

Today in Santa Fe we had the first significant snow of the season... so pretty, such a quiet miracle....

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Navajo Nation, country within a country, beautiful



View from Lee's Ferry Campground to the Navajo side of the Colorado River. At times we have seen them come down and fish...

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Area near village of

Bitter Springs, Arizona. Surprising to see a teepee this trip. The traditional shaped hogan is in back of the mobile home.





Navajo Nation, country within a country, beautiful

Sedona, surrounded by beauty and mystery










Thursday, December 9, 2010

Fantastic mars-like illusions, and shifting shapes: Lake Powell














Just now on a spontaneous camping/kayaking trip to amazing and controversial Lake Powell Reservoir in the Glenn Canyon National Recreation Area......where we discovered our long time wish --to kayak here without the usual winds --has finally come true! Yes!


Thursday, December 2, 2010

Ghost Ranch Magic

Experience the magic: click on the individual pictures......









Ghost Ranch Magic