mental clarity is overrated.

I didn't get to the Taos visitors' center... it would have been worth it just to see that tree.

By the way, the best breakfast of my jaunt last summer was procured in Taos. In fact, it was one of the top three meals of the entire trip: the Huevos Rancheros at The Bean on Paseo del Pueblo Sur, featuring red or green chiles, or a little of both (which is what I had). It was inspiring, and sinus-clearing as well.

It's never good for flatulence to work in the end - it's supposed to work its way out.

Or something like that. I've never been a 12 year old boy. :)

Mental clarity is decidedly overrated.

That said, the photos make me homesick.

mental clarity is overrated

I wouldn't know.

We haven't spent much time in Taos, and the only place we've eaten is actually six miles outside town -- but it's also one of the best dining experiences of our times in the area, and that says a lot if you know Santa Fe's reputation for good food. If you ever get a chance to try The Stakeout, especially for dinner, and especially around sunset, you'll be amazed at not only the view but also the food. (Make sure your wallet or credit card is locked and loaded, though.)

Beth, as I recall, you once lived in Los Alamos, right? This is all right in your backyard, more or less.

Hi to you and YLB.

Back at ya, Rach! ;-)

The sign probably is a warning of a vicious dog...unlike the Zackmeister, who would probably lick any potential encroacher to death.

Great photos, Eric! Welcome back!

Janie, I'm betting the dog behind that gate was something like a Yorkie or a Shih Tzu. There's probably a law of nature that holds that the badder the sign, the meeker the dog. ;-)

I thought there might be a joke about flatulence here...

"The guilty dog barks first"?