Exploring Along the Rio Chama

On the Saturday of our camping weekend at Abiquiu, we explored a dirt road that ran alongside the Rio Chama (Chama River).  Here are some of the highlights -

The above image is one of those that never ceases to amaze me - plant life just sort of springing up out of rock.  I guess this speaks to the overall determination that makes up life, in a way.

When you have a pup-child that loves water, you can't be philosophical for too long, tho!  Miki just loves fetching sticks thrown in the water.  The current was pretty strong, tho, so Jeff didn't toss that stick too far out there.  Miki just loves getting wet, tho!

This scene (above) is one of those that I love to take of life here in the Southwest.  Frequently, people think the Southwest is just desert and/or rocks.  It is, of course, but it's also much more.  Green trees along a river with tree branches overhead is also a part of this great area of our country!

Jeff & I have been talking about getting a little pop-up trailer that we can tow behind our Jeep, just so we can camp in places just like this!  This spot would actually be a great campsite for that type of camping.  There was a nice area where we could pull off the dirt road and set up to have this relaxing scene for a weekend get-away.  Hmmm....many more scenes like this will definitely convert me to liking his idea!

The above shot is one of those that I just love of New Mexico.  The red of the rocks and the green of the trees and bushes create sort of an ongoing Christmas color thing!  This scene was on the same dirt road that ran alongside the Rio Chama, but in this area, the road headed uphill and away from the river a bit.

And, finally, I just had to share this image.  If you click on the image and enlarge it, you'll see the fisherman in the lower left corner.  He really makes the image for me, creating a wonderful peaceful feeling, and also adding perspective so that you truly feel how wide open things are here.

 

Enjoy!