Stumblers: Last Part of the Blog

One more view of the tent where I enjoyed several days with old friends, new friends and family. The clouds formed everyday but seldom brought much rain. They call it a two inch rain because each drop is two inches apart.

My favorite early morning class was a father-son team. Robert Oglesby Jr and Sr were wonderful. Just ask the mother and wife. All of our group made it to their "early bird" class.

Following the encampment, Paulette and I headed home. First stop was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Eagle Nest. I am always humbled at the additions from vets that are placed in the memorial area.

Dr. Victor Westphall established this place as a memorial to his son and others who served in the strange war.

Outside the museum and chapel at the memorial are beautiful flowers. Nothing prettier than a columbine. In the wild they are just as beautiful but not such varied colors.

We passed an alpaca farm and could not resist the opportunity to visit. They sheared them last week and they were irresistible. The shop had newly spun yarn and garments that were not in my price range. I could not resist purchasing a couple of skeins of alpaca yarn.

LaCueva Mill ~ it no longer is in use but is a mill in town that weaves and a fellow that spins warn for the farm.

How can you resist a beautiful dandelion.

We took the wrong road and lucked onto a valley full of elk. We counted 65. We had not seen a hand full of animals during the whole trip. Seeing Coyote Creek State Park sign, we turned in to check it out for the next time we are in the area. Miss Poe is a raven that was injured and is a rehab program. The camp host and her husband care for her and use her in an educational program.