Going back in time and place now to the Rockies and my favorite walk. It began at a very popular spot, Bear Lake and went on a fantasy way of beautiful alpine lakes: Nymph, Dream and Emerald. It was at the end of September and cold cold. I began at 10am and put on all my winter gear, law even longjohns and scarf and winter hat. It was beautifully overcast and lightly raining and sleeting. Yes, this was my favorite walk, all alone and hardly anyone on the trail. The lakes were all small, little ponds really and so magical in the mist and sleet. 
The first picture is at Dream Lake. The last one is at the top, Emerald Lake. I met a woman from Seattle and she told me that the peak behind me on the other side of the lake should have much more snow on it. She her husband come every year to hike in the Rockies and she was grieved to see it to bare.
In the white space to the right of the peak is a glacier which we couldn't see for the mist. I hope it remains there to be seen.
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