I was so excited when Sydney of the BitlessHorse blog contacted me and said she and her partner, Jim would be driving through my area on their way to the west coast, and wanted to know if I'd like to get together.
Well, hell yea!
They asked if I'd take them up to the top of the Sandia Mountains and show them around.
Thankfully, the sign outside the restroom was not a sign of anything evil to come.
They visited with perfect timing. The leaves were in their full Fall glory.
I decided I'd take them on a hike to that far point at the far right of the photo below.
It was so good to finally meet Sydney in person.
It was a perfect day for a hike above 10,600' elevation. Sunny and warm, but with a crisp coolness in the air. But best of all it wasn't too windy.
The Fall aspen leaves were just gorgeous!
Jim, Sydney and I
We made it to Kiwanis Point. Behind and to the right of Sydney, along the ridge, you can see the Sandia Peak Tram Station as well as the Eastern Plains of New Mexico.
My son Jax came along for the hike, too. That's Kiwanis Cabin on the right, with the city of Albuquerque down below.
Jim really enjoyed taking in all of the views across the city towards the west. Behind him you can see Sandia Crest, where we parked and began our hike.
Such a cute couple!
Sydney and Jim with Kiwanis Cabin behind them, and the Manzano Mountains in the background.
My son Jax and Kiwanis Cabin
Sydney inside Kiwanis Cabin (My horse and I have ridden inside this cabin!)
Jax and Jim hiking back to the parking lot on Sandia Crest.
The Fall colors were just spectacular!
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