9.48 A visit to the Devil’s Postpile…we found the ‘devil’ in the details
The Devil's Postpile—what can you expect? (Note the basalt columns naturally formed) Who knew what to expect? Nature too, has a constant battle with the devil attested to by the numerous places that contain its name. A funny thing: Most of the hikes referencing the devil are enjoyable. Aha! A message resides somewhere in there…the disguising of temptation…but we are already off-trail ; hopefully, not lost though. We traveled by shuttle into the National Monument of that name—that’s the rule. It was our first taste, on this three-month trip, of crowds. Not that we required reminding but we prefer to be on our own or in small groups particularly with people who respect the outdoors, the trails and etiquette thereof. We had every intention and desire to rant about the lack of manners, consideration and respect that we have noticed over the recent period including drunken behavior at hotels. However, we realized it would be rude to do so, particularly as we meet many decent and c...