There really is no way that you could know everything
even if you spent all of your time learning
traveling, researching or experiencing
there is just too much in this world to learn it all.
I decided after traveling across New Mexico for six years
that I wanted to see the White Sands National Monument though
I had no idea whatsoever what it was other than white
sand - it is formerly a lake between two mountain ranges just
an hour or so from the border...
the sand is actually gypsum
a soft white or gray mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulfate. It occurs chiefly in sedimentary deposits and is used to make plaster of Paris and fertilizers, and in the building industry.
It is the largest deposit of gypsum found in the world.
This is a photo taken from space with the wind blowing which means
anyone living near this unique area spends a lot of time
sweeping up gypsum on any given day
like living on the beach where the salt invades your home.
I thought the entire area was white sands
but the top part is the missile range and the right side
is the Air Force Base and town.
It was a long way to go to sit in sand but it is a very cool
place - the sand does not get hot because it isn't really sand
but if you want to hike it make sure you are in shape
because it is just dune after dune after dune
with no landmarks...
barb
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