Hiking in the wilderness

Spent the day hiking up to Crater Lake, which is nestled just below the Maroon Bells. Gorgeous hot day, so it was good to get up to high altitude (around 10,500 feet). Lots of wildflowers, such as the lupine shown here.

What is it about the wilderness that is so special?

It is ephemeral, the air is charged. Kayyam wished that "Wilderness were Paradise enow." But it never is. There is always the next day, after a tired night's sleep, then back to work with daily life.

And I enjoyed the good company of my wife Wyn as well as friend Carly and Allan.