One of our little road trips this past weekend was to a deserted mine. It was up a bumpy narrow mountain road about 10 miles that was hot and dusty. Crawling around the mine you got a feeling of how desolate and rough the area was. It made me thankful for the things I've become to not even think of such as electricity, running water, and fresh vegetables. I was thinking about how difficult it was to reach in a car and how much harder it must have been years ago when there were only wagons and horses. I've come to expect so much in my life and have forgotten to appreciate the little things. I must try a little harder at keeping my gratitude list, when one is in an attitude of gratitude it is hard to be negative. Today I am thankful for the sun on my back, my morning cup of coffee and the sound of the wind chimes in the air.
I'd be (and am) thankful for those same things!
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What lovely photos of the old mine, and yes, good to be reminded of things like that now and again.
ReplyDeletei had the same experience when we were camping..wow...to be a pioneer..ouch..thanks for sharing the cool photos and welcome back to that garden and your morning coffee...loving you!!
ReplyDeleteA shift in perspective often brings a shift in consciousness and attitude. Sometimes it is just what the doctor ordered. These are wonderful pictures - old places fascinate me so!
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos! Love the rust. Reminds me of some old western town!
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