Diamond in the Rough
Posted by smccarthy on August 17, 2009
Nestled in Southern Colorado just west of the continental divide lies a small, pristine town called Pagosa Springs. This town, about 50 miles north of the central New Mexico border, sits in a valley between Wolf Creek Pass and Durango, 7500 feet above sea level.
I was fortunate enough to vacation there with my family in July and by all measures, I came away impressed by the striking beauty and friendliness of the community. I experienced perfect weather and a picturesque backdrop that came right out of a movie set. From the hot steam billowing from the natural springs to the melting mountain snow making up the water of the San Juan River, there wasn’t enough time in the day to see everything.
While I was there, I hiked up Flat Top Mountain, with a peak of over 11,000 feet, with my son. We got to fish and take pictures of all kinds of wild animals. I also had time to think about world events, from the state of the economy, to Obama’s approval rating, to my life in general. There was something about the beauty of the area and the lack of cell towers that made communication archaic and time more meaningless. Either way, it was an enjoyable vacation that boosted my spirits and recharged my batteries and made me excited about the challenges life had to offer.
fheenix33 said,
I want to be there NOW! What a beautiful place!
smccarthy said,
I will send you more pics
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