New Mexico ....

No matter what time of the year it is, it has always felt like the same temperature in the mountains near Las Vegas, New Mexico. This time, however, it did feel a slightly colder; but, it was still bearable, and as always, beautiful.

My brother and I were able to finish prepping a fence line through the mountains (see the not so great photo) that goes east to west through the mountains for approximately a mile. While initially this may seem like an easy feat, keep in mind the terrain drops about 50 feet in some places and shoots straight back up. Each morning began with a purchase of t-posts and approximately an hour's drive through paved, gravel, and finally dirt roads into the mountains; using the description of roads is actually a generous term as the terrain is more aptly a jeep trail. Then, we would work the entire day hammering posts into the ground manually with a post pounding hammer. While this process may not seem hazardous at first, you can feel the goose egg on my head which proves otherwise.

When the sun slipped under the peaks, we would begin our way back into town, grab a bite to eat with the family, hit the natural hot springs, and then sometimes have a drink. We would repeat this process each and every day.

The hot springs near the Arm and Hammer International College are not only rejuvenating, but offer a wonderful view during the evening of the old monestarey. This college hosts students from around the world an opportunity for advanced studies here in the United States and was once funded by the queen of England.

Other events that occurred besides the goose egg were a dog attack, a spider bite, and a brief ride to the hospital in the ambulance. So, if you want to find out more, you'll have to ask! I can't wait to go back!