Rock Hound State Park, NM

I was so excited to get here!!!  Matt and I immediately hit the trails.  Although the flies were obnoxious, we both enjoyed hunting for rocks—thunder eggs, jasper, agates, etc.  We won’t get to stay long…might be a good thing.  I already have about 10 lbs. of rocks to mail. 

Seriously one of my favorite NM state parks!

On our way out of the park, we navigated around a Catholic procession.  There must have been between 200-300 Hispanic people (young and old) walking on ½ of the road following a beautifully decorated float with a life-sized statue of _____(Sorry, I was more interested in looking at the people and their faces…I think it was the Virgin Mary, but Matt thinks it was Jesus.)  I got the chills; both Matt and I cried… It was a very reverent touching procession.  It was a gift.

Climbing the trail

Looking back at the campground (high-center of the photo)

Matt holding part of our treasure

We found some great rocks in this area

desert sunset