the road less taken

Yesterday, Sunday, began with a visit with the llamas who live across the road.

They seem to be gentle animals, but I don’t trust that they won’t let loose and spit. So we all keep our distance.

Of course the day began with coffee from Taos Coffee Apothecary. My friend and I have known the owners for at least a decade. We stopped in during their 1st month of opening, and it’s always wonderful to reunite and catch up on their lives.

The Harwood Museum was our next stop. We went to see the exhibit, Luchita Hurtado: Earth & Sky Interjected

I was so drawn to her work, especially the sketches.

I really enjoyed the series of photos she took with her shadow in the image. I do this on occasion.

Next up was a road trip. Sipapu, a small ski area just east of Taos, was highly recommended by the coffee shop owner.

It didn’t take long to head for the mountains – literally. The drive was beautiful.

After awhile we pulled off the highway to slow down, and to stop and walk the trail just a bit.

There was local man fishing the Rio Pueblo. He was using a spinner and was getting a lot of action.

I chatted with him for a bit, then he was off to toss his line back in.

It was a perfect way to spend an afternoon.

There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a gentleness of spirit and a pure sincerity of mind.
-Washington Irving