Wow

That is all I can really say about this country right now.  But this is a good wow, not a wow in disbelief, the Yankees won their 27th World Series, but more an awe inspiring wow.  Yes I have seen mountains before, and yes I have seen a beautiful fall, Ames was surprisingly pretty when the colors were changing, but it doesn't compare to this.

First thing you notice are the mountains in the background wherever you are.  They are quite the sight to behold. The jagged peaks that are covered in snow on a crisp sky blue background will make anyone drop their jaw.  Add that to the occasional cloud that floats in between the arching peaks tops it off.

Another quality of the country are the amounts of trees and shrubbery that are around.  Living in the Cities and on the plains and then living here, you realize that there are hardly any amounts of either.  Our walking paths are surrounded by trees that hold onto their bright yellow leaves.  What leaves are not still on the trees, coat the pathways like a blanket, but not a soggy, mucky blanket, but one that deadens your steps and makes you feel like you are actually away in the wilderness.

Here are some pictures that should showcase what I am attempting to, but will always, fail at.

Sorry but the mountain ones didn't turn out, I'll try and post other ones at a later date.