lunes, noviembre 16, 2015

McKittrick Canyon in the Fall: A hidden Treasure in West Texas


Words cannot describe the beauty of this place. Pictures are definitely worth more than a thousand words. These photos were taken on November 8 and November 14, 2015. 


The first day I went there it was cloudy most of the time. Some trees were still green. 



The sun came out a while later, but I still thought that pictures would've been even better if the sun would've come out early.



We went up to The Notch, almost. These guys were too tired to continue, but we still had some nice views of the canyon down below.





It is the moment you realize that part of your freedom means being able to go to observe and admire nature.



New England and Mexico bred this Canyon.



Ain't that amazing? Cacti and maples grow together. As a science person, it would be hard for me to classify this place as a forest, or a desert. I would probably say that certain species of cactus adapt to some forest climates. 



I came back by myself this time. Trees must've peaked right after I went there for the first time as the leaves were now falling.



Fortunately, even though colors were past peak, skies were mainly clear, so I managed to get less, but probably better pictures overall. 



Who would've thought that the most beautiful place in Texas would be surrounded by the shittiest places in the state?



Don't get me wrong, I do like Texas, but the areas in West Texas without mountains or trees are horrible.



Is this the same state where The Metroplex, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, South Padre Island, El Paso, Midessa, and Amarillo are located? 



Texas is truly like a whole different country.



I do miss Monterrey, Mexico, but I love it here.



Be sure to check with your doctor if you still don't think that a hike in McKittrick Canyon is worth it, you might have a serious problem.



domingo, noviembre 15, 2015

Mi opinión acerca de los atentados en París


Estoy de acuerdo en que Facebook no solo debió haber puesto la bandera de Francia, ya que ha habido un número comparable de muertos en Egipto, Siria, Irak, e incluso en México. Estoy con el pueblo francés, pero también con todos los muertos inocentes, ya sean cristianos, musulmanes, etc.

Creo que casi todo musulmán estará de acuerdo en que el problema que tienen es el hecho de no estar de acuerdo entre algunos de ellos y algunos líderes politicos o gente de poder. Si la mayoría de los musulmanes apoyaran al terrorismo, ¿no habrían ya dominado el mundo?

Condeno los ataques en París, y sí, puse los colores de la bandera francesa en mi perfil, pero condeno también los ataques que ha habido en medio oriente y en todo el mundo por parte de jefes politicos y/o líderes tiranos.

Los musulmanes en general no son un problema (lo sé en parte porque he conocido a algunos), solo los radicales son un peligro. El otro problema es el cómo combatirlos si en medio de ellos hay una gran mayoría de gente inocente. Inclusive en la Biblia, Dios no destruyó Sodoma y Gomorra mientras hubiera ahí gente inocente.