The Chiricahua National Monument
So, this morning we set off over to mountains towards Chiricahua National Monument, a national park filled with unique rock spires created by erosion of the rock from a volcanic eruption about 27 million years ago. Its an amazing and totally bizarre place, I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting this area.
However, not when its pouring rain. Today was our only day off, so despite the weather forcast we decided to head out. It basically started pouring as soon as we got onto the trail and soon our hands were frozen from sacrificing them for the sake of photography. Within an hour we were soaked to the bone, trying to find dry clothing to wipe off our lenses. The photos that I was able to get were somewhat disappointing, though you can get the idea of the place. I hope that someday I can return when there is a little more sunshine and its a little warmer. Enjoy the photos
A black and white photo of the volcanic spires, haunting
A volunteer from the station, Galen, sits beneath one of the rocks
A valley filled with pillars (now that I look at this photo, it almost looks pleasant outside, not true)
Me, between two pillars (courtesy of Galen Priest)
The clouds on the way home. Too bad they werent like this when we were hiking. But, it only gives me another reason to come back!!
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