night skies when all one has to do is raise one's eyes, at least twice a day. Of course, should one be able
to attain height, the views become even more spectacular.
Shimmering on the ocean surface
This has been a tough week. We find that two ways to cope with stress and difficulty is to climb to high
places and obtain a different perspective. Should the clouds and sun cooperate, then so much the better.
The other method is to surround oneself with young children. They have the means to change one's perspective
for the better.
Last week, a man we did not know that well but sufficiently to realize he was a gentleman, a scholar and above
all else, a 'mensch', left this world. To put it bluntly, they don't make them like that anymore. Modern societies,
in our opinion, are far worse for not placing importance on honor, 'face' and gentle strength. We'll miss you, Hymie;
unfortunately, there is no one to fill your shoes.
Orange and pink clouds in a blue sky.
Sun lowering itself as it prepares to sink into 'bed'.
Sun taking the gap, sky fighting for the blues.
Sun close to dipping below the horizon.
A haunting giant, a couple of hours distant. We visited that peak last December.
And now for an orange sky.
We enjoyed a late afternoon, early evening hike in Carlsbad, the northern part of the county. Most of our
hiking within the county usually occurs on the eastern side. Although a relatively short hike, the
800-1,000 feet elevation gain over rough terrain is a good stretch. The views of the setting sun need
no explanation. We hope you enjoy:
Another set of colors, this time silver, before a golden sunset.
The wind blows in colorful clouds.
Some of the county's peaks bathing in the late afternoon's winter sun.
Another fiery sky as we descend quickly.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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