Day: July 26, 2004

Reading The Mountain Poems of Meng Hao-jan
while flying from Denver to Seattle,
chasing the light at thirty five thousand feet
I long for the beginning of a new day,
knowing all too well when morning finally
comes I’ll probably be sound asleep.

My last day in Colorado began with a trip to Blue Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness area led by

Although at this altitude this three-mile hike was challenging at times, it offered some delightful views of

Fortunately, the final destination

was well worth the effort, especially since I got to experience these stunning views with

some great company.