Occasionally I need a bit of rejuvenation.  My life is not all that complicated, many might think it is idyllic, and I would have to agree for the most part.  I have almost finished what I consider a good career and for the most part think I did a pretty good job in most of the phases of my life.  However, ever once in a while I find myself needing a dose of the “old sod”.  I need a few days of dry climate and dont even mind a bit of dust.

Last week Dorothy and I heard that the Big Bend and surrounding area was “Ireland green.”  We immediately hit the trail west.  Lord, what a surprise.  We got to see the area as we do not remember ever having seen it before.  Ireland green.  Fields of knee high grass, green cacti as far as the eye could see and skies filled with rain showers.  We spent 2 nights in the Park at Chisos lodge.  Temperature in the high 60’s in the evening.  Rain each afternoon.  My immediate thoughts were of Ruidoso or a mountain valley in Colorado.  What a charge to my system.  Oh, we had 3 nights and days without a television set.  I can only thank the good Lord for allowing us a few days in what I consider a paradise.  Of 165 pictures i took, these two below will, I hope, spur your interest.