2013 Merry Texas Honeymoon Ramble

Friday, June 22, 2012

Now I Know Why It's Called Badlands

We saw fascinating changes in terrain over the 370 miles we traveled yesterday - from snowcapped Rocky Mountain peaks to desert mesas.


While we saw some striking rock formations, we were struck by feelings of desolation and near hopelessness brought on by this foreign, inhospitable environment. Was it just because we grew up in Southeast, where everything is green and trees are plentiful?

We marveled at the determination, heartiness and shear endurance of the pioneers who settled this part of the country. Nevertheless, we concluded, at least in its present state, that this area just isn't fit for human habitation.

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