Talk about the ghosts of Townes Van Zandt, and the sounds of Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Emmylou Harris even the Flying Burrito Brothers. I feel like we've teleported back in time to another place entirely. From the vast open spaces of the Big Bend National Park, to the funky, alternative community in Old Terlingua, this place is out of control. Going to break these posts into days.
Arriving in Big Bend we were happy to see that we're in time to see the blooming cacti and other desert flora, including the Yucca:
We knew we were in the desert when we parked at our campsite:
But our first day in the Big Bend National Park did not disappoint.
Vistas everywhere you go:
Hiking into the Santa Elena Canyon was a treat:
And there were no shortage of peaks to think about climbing toward, including these Mule Ears.
Nice Dave! Still cold in New England!
ReplyDeleteMark, Hoping for a warmup for you! Enjoying your thermos (of course, on the trip and well used), and you know the card with the Apache blessing? Posted on our Fridge! I see you every day!
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