Yesterday, Meredith and I took a day trip to the Hocking Hills region of Ohio. It was quite a drive, around three hours, but we were richly rewarded for our efforts. I cannot even begin to describe how unbefreakinlievably beautiful it was, how often we were stunned to silence, how many times we said, "i can’t believe this is in Ohio!" Wow, wow and double wow. And I’ve been there before! Photos do not do it justice. They can convey some of it, but not the immensity, not the sense of enclosure I had when I was walking through Ash Cave and Old Man’s Cave. How it felt like I was being sheltered in the earth, dwarfed and humbled by its grandeur. How the fir trees smelled, how soft and spring-like the air. Someday I’ll visit the region when there are actual leaves on the trees, but seeing it bare and stately just emphasized its other-worldliness.
I love the pics, especially the mossy rocks. Incredible. Wow is right. Oh to be there in person. Again, I say wow.
I finally got access to a computer where I could get to your blog. There are some really great pics on here!