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Following the opening picture, these were taken earlier that morning from various locations in El Chalten, Argentina.

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On the extreme left is Cerro Torre. It is the main subject depicted in the opening picture. We were taken in by it then and little has changed since. 

54.23 Drakensberg: Features at the Retreat and elsewhere: Carpe Diem, Gail and Mannie, wherever you may be. 54.24 Dumbe, a massive farm close-by.

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We think the scenes, well some of them, from the Drakensberg Retreat, provide proof that we inhabit a beautiful world. A low-key approach without big scenes but rather ordinary views grow upon a person until ones realizes one is actually witnessing the big views after all. Heck, it really is a privilege to witness what seems ordinary until one realizes nothing is ordinary—seek and you shall find, spend time outdoors, and they will find you.  Jen and I feel privileged knowing that each day, we will see or experience something special. We remember the early days, we wondered whether there would be anything worthwhile on view, particularly after a spectacular outing. Then, not long after this initial erroneous thought, things changed. Keep the senses tuned, spend time outdoors or at worst, peer through a window, and we know we will witness, if not a miracle, something close to it.  May  all blessed with the health to appreciate life, seize it.  On the way out of the b...

53.22 Arizona: Tonto National Forest: Roosevelt Local walk

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Looking for an opening. Does not appeal to Jen...too basic. Hardly worth the challenge, along the narrow edge. Looks more interesting with Roosevelt Lake in the background. 'By George, she's found it.' Tranquility of the desert and much water to enjoy. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey

50.50 Utah: Rattlesnake Trail to overlook plus pipeline to overlook and onto Grandeur junction. 50.51 Heughs Canyon via Mount Olympus early trail. 50.52 Olympus part 2 until snow level.

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Some of the shapes are staggering. In this case, the comment is in addition to Jenni.  Some water, too. Overpowering. Separate Olympus hike, next two. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey