We’re in between travels right now, but fortunately there are plenty of places to ramble right here in northern New Mexico. Last weekend was sunny and warm, luring Mike out for a hike in a place we can see from our living room but had never visited: Galisteo Basin Preserve.
A lot of other people had the same idea, perhaps motivated by recent news coverage of the financial difficulties clouding the preserve’s future and threatening its protected status. The parking lot at the trailhead was full of hikers, bikers, dog-walkers, and even a rescue team practicing their tactics. But once I headed out into 10,000 acres of open space, I didn’t see another soul for 3 hours.
Join me on this diverse and beautiful hike by watching the video here:
These are so well done. Love them. Thanks Mike!
What a kind thing to say, Linda!
I was editing this video until 4am last night, so it makes me so happy to know that someone (besides me and Maureen) actually watched it. :^)
I watched it! Retirement suits you well Mike. Just watching these makes me feel relaxed – you’re my idol 🙂
Technically I was hiking on the weekend, so not sure the retirement status fully applies. Not that I can really tell the weekend from the weekdays anymore!