I don’t know about you, but I’ve been having fun reliving our trips to the Southwest and it’s gorgeous national parks. I’ll wrap this calendar photo journey up today and tomorrow. In 2021, that’s next week, I’ll return to our backroads adventure, this time traveling down highway 191 as it winds through Utah and Arizona. Or maybe I’ll cover our most recent trip to the Oregon Coast where we watched impressive waves roll in and crash against the shore.
NEXT POSTS:
The final calendar photos tomorrow on New Year’s Eve.
Next Tuesday I return to the Sierra Trek with a tale you won’t want to miss. And no: The American Lung Association was not running a pot smoking orgy in the mountains!
20 thoughts on “The Calendar Continues… More Photos from Southwest National Parks”
philosophermouseofthehedge
That first one looks like a Cyclops’ eye! (and the second one a wrinkled Gian’t foot?)
Great images. I like the way the Grand Canyon placement leads your eye back into the picture. Nice shadows too. Lucky to be there and catch all that grandeur (Have fun!)
Curt Mekemson
I consider every day that Peggy and I are out on the road lucky, Ray. 🙂 And being at places like the Grand Canyon makes them even more special. Thanks. –Curt
Curt Mekemson
Sorry, Karen! Blew that one. I was thinking about Ray. Anyway, the message stands. Thanks. 🙂 –Curt
philosophermouseofthehedge
Hey, no problemo. We’re all enjoying your travels
Curt Mekemson
Thanks, Karen.
Cindy Georgakas
More stunners!!! 👏👏👏
Curt Mekemson
Thanks, Cindy! –Curt
Cindy Georgakas
Yes indeed!!! 👍👍👍👍
delphini510
What a wonderful wall calendar that would make.
I got a beautiful calendar with each month carrying special motives from events
during the year made by a family member.
I love that.
Have a good and happy New Year
Miriam
Curt Mekemson
Thanks, Miriam. I really like the concept. And a productive and Happy New Year to you and your family as well. –Curt
cindy knoke
Lovely! I recognize all but one. Wishing you a Happy & Healthy New Year! ⌚🔢🕛🎊🧨🍾
Curt Mekemson
Laughing. I could have run a contest! And you too, Cindy. The very best this coming year. May we return to something like normalcy. –Curt
ralietravels
We find something to enjoy everywhere, but the Southwest is our favorite destination. These photos and the previous ones have brought back wonderful memories and a determination to get out there again. Thanks Curt.
Curt Mekemson
My pleasure, Ray. My firm belief is you can never go wrong wandering in the Southwest! –Curt
leggypeggy
Amazing photos.
Curt Mekemson
Thanks, Peggy!
Gunta
Lovin’ every one! Our SW is some utterly amazing country. That first shot is pretty wild! Looks like an evil eye from some prehistoric monster.
Curt Mekemson
Wasn’t that neat, Gunta! Our guide, a Navajo woman, sat down and played a flute for us as we sat and admired ‘the eye.’ It was almost haunting. –Curt
shoreacres
Someday, someday… maybe. Or probably not. I’d love to make another trip like this, but it’s not in the cards. That makes your photos doubly pleasurable, and there’s no question this part of the country is near the top of the heap when it comes to drama.
Curt Mekemson
It has always been a go-to place for me, Linda, ever since I drove through the Southwest on my way west after recruiting for the Peace Corps in the South. (1968)
But I have always found beauty everywhere, as I know you do. When our wandering days are over, I’ll make do with our back yard! 🙂 Peace to you in 2021. –Curt