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Happy Birthday to me!

Another year older. This morning when I got up, I decided that would hike up Sun Mountain at sunrise; it was simply gorgeous. It’s definitely a challenging hike. It’s only about a mile and a half, but it can get pretty steep. I had to pause several times to catch my breath; I’m still acclimating to the higher altitude here. It’s also about a mile from where we’re staying so I decided to walk to the trail head. The walk there is fine, but I was pretty worn out on the way back. It was totally worth the effort! the views of Santa Fe and the surrounding mountains are amazing. I hiked to the peak once before, last time we stayed here and it was equally beautiful.

View from the trail over piñon-covered hills toward Santa Fe and distant mesasMorning sun low over the mountains, lighting up dry brush and a twisted dead tree on the trailJake at the peak in a knit cap, round sunglasses and a bright green jacket, with Santa Fe spread out belowSanta Fe spread across the valley below the peak, with the mountain’s shadow in the foregroundPiñon trees in the foreground and layered blue mountain ridges beyondRocky trail near the summit with scrub, boulders and a view to the horizon