Peak

Herself and the Menfolk made a second pilgrimage to Guadalupe Peak this past weekend. (You may recall our description of the first adventure here.)  Once more, to the top of Texas - huzzah!

The weather was hot and rather humid, though the rainclouds that moved through the region with a helpful breeze in the afternoon provided some much-needed shade.  Without the snow and ice they had encountered during their first trip in January, portions of the route were certainly much easier than before.  Nevertheless, Herself found it to be a particularly arduous climb.  More water and much more rest were absolutely necessary. Talk was sparse, especially on the ascent - it required far too much work to formulate and enunciate full sentences.

Herself was very glad that her hiking companions managed the journey without problem.  She, on the other hand, had to push herself quite hard to put one foot in front of the other.  She managed:  she reached the top, had a thorough look at the marvelous view, and made her way back down to base camp.  She was relieved when it was over.

Most of all that day, Herself was pleased to see the Menfolk do so outstandingly well.  Their successes are always a beauty to behold; they bring a joy as wide and as far-reaching as the expanse of Texas laid out around them from Guadalupe Peak.  Good job, Menfolk. We are incredibly proud of you.