Thoughts on Feeling Alive...

I run the Wildflower Loop every year.  This year I showed up a month too early...

There was snow. 

And minimal wildflowers. 

The usual plethora of Jacob's Ladder and Columbine was nowhere to be seen.  It's a short growing season above 9,000 feet. 

But it was still a very scenic and peaceful nine miles.  Have a look.