Short Break at Ghost Ranch

I walked into Ghost Ranch yesterday around 4:00.  The sun was shining, and temperatures were in the low 70's.  I got a little sun in this last stretch since Cumbres Pass in Colorado, as the weather over the last four days has been spectacular.  I am amazed at how quickly conditions can change over a week.  At this time last week, I was trudging through snow, wind, and cold temperatures.  Yesterday, I walked through red canyons, warm temperatures, and desert terrain.  I was thinking about shedding my warm weather gear in Cuba, but I think that might be a bit too soon.

I will be leaving Ghost Ranch here in about an hour.  I am currently at 6,300-feet above sea level, and from the way it looks, I will be ascending back over 10,000-feet in this short 55-mile stretch - I have some climbing to do!  I look forward to more of the beautiful terrain here in Northern New Mexico, and I can see how the surrounding landscape inspired Georgia O'Keefe with her art.  Pretty cool!