“You’ve got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was.” – Irish saying.
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Think of it. Grain by grain is how these great sand dunes grew. — Photo by Pat Bean
“The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass f our life, the clearer we should see through it.” — Niccolo Machiavelli
Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado. — Photo by Pat Bean
“There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence, imagination and wonder.” Ronald Reagan.
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I visited this place in May. This is a magnificent ecosystem. Plus, the hike to the top of the dunes is challenging. Beautiful photos!
Thanks Mark. I visited it last May, when a late winter made getting there a challenge.
LOVE your quote – perfect for me, since I struggle with having had parents who were highly successful and a highly successful sibling! Beautiful dune pictures. Thanks for an enriching post!
Laura Hulka
Thanks Laura.