We took a short ride. Just over California Mesa, onto the Highway 50 heading toward Grand Junction, Colorado.
Close to Dead Man’s Curve we turned off, traveled onto a rutted dirt road. We were taking a break from the ordinariness of every day. A small hike within the desert landscape that is home to rare plants, Indian rock art and rugged rock formation is all we wanted. Nothing more than an hour. There was still necessary things to do back home and evening was descending.
Above us Highway 50 was filled with fast moving vehicles traveling 65 m.p.h. I”m sure they never even looked into the rugged area alongside the highway.
That’s alright…works for me.
Way down the canyon road live fruit farmers …some of the riches and most delicious fruit comes from down in this canyon.
You can see the highway going from the point in the middle to the left side of the photo. The blue mountain in the center is Grand Mesa, the right side shows a part of canyon hill.
We didn’t stay long. Just a short hike.
Back home (after doing the last of evening chores) we sat on the patio watching the evening turn into black velvet skies, shimmering with stars and the early rising moon.
Sunday breaks are very necessary.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Amen! Tim and I went out and paddled on the nearby river :-).
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Lovely description. You’re right, sometimes you just need a break from routine, the well worn track. Sounds as if you found the perfect place.
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Sounds like this is just what was needed to relieve the stresses of harvest season for you and Terry…the little trip AND sitting on the patio watching the sunset! Many times it is those little things that can refresh the body and mind. Things that need no planning…just ahhhh moments. Hope this week find the weather cooperative and harvest time moves along nicely.
Blessings!
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Have a great week!
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Sounds nice! You live in a very beautiful place, and I enjoy the way you share it. Thanks!
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really nice.
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You found a beautiful canyon in which to hike and spend some time. We always enjoy it when we can get away from the fast-moving highways and enjoy the wonders of God’s creation.
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A break from the everyday routine is always good.
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Sounds like a nice break, and a pretty one at that.
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Beautiful country! Good idea not to tell all those crowds zooming by on the highways. That Harvest Moon is HUGE! Hope your bean and hay harvest is too.
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I agree about the necessity of Sunday breaks Linda – they replenish the soul.
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Nice rest spot! I miss the natural areas the most from Colorado
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A break is always nice, especially when a road trip is involved.
Cheri
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Hooray for Sunday breaks!
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What a nice break. You have so much open space all around you.
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What a perfect idea! I’m glad you both agree that you need a wee bit of time, carved out each week to NOT do farm work. Smart folks!!
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