Preface: The forest fires are burning in the southern part of the state. Very devastating for the people of Ruidoso. There are also fires in the west and northwest. If only we could get some of the rain that is making a mess in the east.
We made a trip to Taos so I could see the orthopedic doctor for a reevaluation of my knee issue. Long story short I got a cortisone injection and an opportunity to get a replacement should things get worse over the summer. Continue with physical therapy and lose weight.
Leon took a couple of days off work so we decided that a change of scenery was needed from the monotony of the desert. The area around Taos is greener and has real trees and grass - at least in some places. I think it also has a bit of privilege in some places too, but we avoided that as much as possible.
After the doctor we went for a drive. I would just mention that I was a bit ferclempt considering surgery one minute and appreciating being with my hubby exploring the outback the next.
We drove to Rio Grande del Norte National Monument-Wild Rivers. Did not do a lot of hiking but went to the overlook. At my age and with my knee arthritis I was content with that.
We then drove a very rough off-road several miles to Cabresto Lake - a mountain lake surrounded by trees and greenery. Did a nice short hike along the lake trail. Here’s a few photos.
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| View of the Rio Grande from the overlook |
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| Not Georgia O’Keeffe’s tree |
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| We are normally at about 5500 feet, So being at over 9000 feet took the wind out of me even on a short hike |
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| The cows had the right of way |
4 comments:
I visited Taos once many years ago; fell in love with the place and yet I never went back.
Beautiful scenery! I hope that corisone shot helps your knee!
Breathtaking! We had friends from Taos. Privileged with a capital P. We now avoid them, too.
Great pics. Good one of you & Leon beside the lake.
The ram pic strikes me as funny, though I can't say why.
The cows pic too.
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