65. 11 Western USA: Dunes (Kelso) and Water (Lake Mead and its source) contrasts.

  We have come to like everything about the Colorado River, often following the flow as well as feasting in the delights of all it touches. It begins in Colorado and ends in Mexico. However, the effect on the dams and lakes it fills, the deserts it brings to life, especially those places resting close to its banks, have literally been highlights of our lives. Obviously, this is just a hint at its power to beautify. However, we will add that the canyons it has created, including the grandest of them all, allows one to feel most comfortable walking humbly in its wake. 

  Below are a mere handful of the thousands of positions in which we have walked, climbed, hiked or just sat and absorbed one of the many miracles of nature. It is indeed a privilege to become intimate with the Colorado River. We have also included some dunes with which to contrast the 'hues and blues'. 

Kelso Dunes, California.
Jen stands at the top of Spenser Trail, Utah, looking down on the river.
Jen is back in the spotlight...thanks to the Sun.
Fiddling with a camera...would think there are better things to view in the environment.
Lake Mead just before sunset.
A dune 'bug'.
Back to Spenser Trail, arguably one of our best short-distance climbs.
Jen's on her way down.
An American pyramid.
I'd like to meet the Boss who creates these scenes.
On Fortification Hill above Lake Mead. (In Arizona looking into Nevada. Should you look deeply at the horizon, you might see the slot machines should you be unfortunate).

Lizards take to Mead.
More of Spencer...we cannot get enough.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey