What a fun and amazing trip. I so loved your pictures. Those murals are amazing and the surrounding area looks like my cuppa tea. Here's to overnight date nights! Big hugs.
Classic Sue Cauhape! Loved every word. It is all new to me. Thanks for including the link to the Elko Mural walk. Those are amazing. As are your photos. You are fortunate to have a partner who likes to look around and meet new people. Thank you, Sue.
Thank you, Sharron. It was a fun weekend. In fact, this whole week of vacation was a hoot. He worked his butt off, though, harvesting potatoes, onion, and garlic. We even had a few carrots which grew in a barrel. So we also enjoyed to literally home-cooked meals.
Awesome Post Sue, thanks for sharing! I was surprised to see how rich and green those hay pastures were. Is there water there for irrigation? Love your descriptions of your adventure. It's true that we often turn around too soon before reaching our destinations. Why is that? Maybe we need to love and trust ourselves more? I too turn back too soon too often. Need to work on that.
Yes, it is rather silly to succumb to the fear of venturing further toward the goal. We knew where we were going and there were few side roads to get us lost, but it seemed that Jiggs was a lot closer the last time we went there. Nevada's also a big, open place that is kind of intimidating spacially. Towns are far apart and help is not always available or safe. I was assured, though, by the number of ranches we saw along the way. Don't remember those from the previous trip.
As for irrigation, Nevada can't grow anything without irrigation, so ranchers rely heavily on ground water for pastures or releasing the cattle onto the range. The Ruby Mountains catch a lot of rain clouds and sometimes flooding is an issue from what I've heard. Being the most mountainous state in the country, Nevada has these little pockets of verdant valleys where farming thrives as long as the markets do. Growing hay has been the go-to cash crop for decades, although more farmers are having success growing potatoes, onions, and garlic. Hey, with beef, potatoes, onions, and garlic, what more do you need? That's the main dish at the Basque restaurants like the Star. YUM!
Loved these photos and your appreciation of Elko's population and beauty. The artwork is terrific. And mountains and coutryside. My brother-in-law, Paul, was rolling through in his truck when he spotted a tiny Dachshund in a field off the highway. He'd been abandoned and jumped into the front seat, like he knew he'd just been not only rescued, but found a prize human being, and he was right. We all loved him for so long. Elko was his name. So, seeing where Elko originated means a lot to me and my hubby. Elko wasn'r our dog, but he was a member of our family, of course. We miss him. Luckily, another rescue Dachshund came into our lives when same prize human discovered him. We cherish Santo, too. Properly spoiled and smart. Hope you and Richard stay well. Thanks again for this writing and photos of your journey. We're kinda stuck in the city a bit too much, but hey, could be worse. Like not having an international population out our door, fine friends, and yes restaurants galore, and very long walks along the rivers and streets. NYC actually looks jungle-like currently. This summer, the weather helped the trees and gardens and all the parks bloom like I've never seen them before and that's a very long time. A friend from abroad once said she had never seen nor lived in a city greener than NYC. Always, C.
HAHA! Paul is a substack friend of mine and I read his and Elko's story in his book. I hope he and Tonya make it out to Minden some time for a meetup and chat. (it would help if we traded phone numbers. DUH!) As for NYC being greener with all the rain. This has been a watery summer for a lot of folk. We have gotten a couple of storms, but nothing serious. Global warming is changing a few places for the better. I consider it "crop rotation." Anyway, hugs to you too. Let's hope NYC's winter isn't as moist as the summer was.
There's lots out there to see and do especially if you're into outdoor recreation, the arts, and historical stuff. Oh, and don't forget ghosts. That's a big thing in Virginia City. Jeff and I like to take short trips now. He's not much of a traveler, especially since he started farming vegetables, etc. As soon as we got back from Elko, he harvested the potatoes, garlic, onions, and even 15 pears off our new tree. Today, he's returning to work so he can get some rest.
What a fun and amazing trip. I so loved your pictures. Those murals are amazing and the surrounding area looks like my cuppa tea. Here's to overnight date nights! Big hugs.
Exactly. Short and sweet.
Classic Sue Cauhape! Loved every word. It is all new to me. Thanks for including the link to the Elko Mural walk. Those are amazing. As are your photos. You are fortunate to have a partner who likes to look around and meet new people. Thank you, Sue.
Thank you, Sharron. It was a fun weekend. In fact, this whole week of vacation was a hoot. He worked his butt off, though, harvesting potatoes, onion, and garlic. We even had a few carrots which grew in a barrel. So we also enjoyed to literally home-cooked meals.
Awesome Post Sue, thanks for sharing! I was surprised to see how rich and green those hay pastures were. Is there water there for irrigation? Love your descriptions of your adventure. It's true that we often turn around too soon before reaching our destinations. Why is that? Maybe we need to love and trust ourselves more? I too turn back too soon too often. Need to work on that.
Yes, it is rather silly to succumb to the fear of venturing further toward the goal. We knew where we were going and there were few side roads to get us lost, but it seemed that Jiggs was a lot closer the last time we went there. Nevada's also a big, open place that is kind of intimidating spacially. Towns are far apart and help is not always available or safe. I was assured, though, by the number of ranches we saw along the way. Don't remember those from the previous trip.
As for irrigation, Nevada can't grow anything without irrigation, so ranchers rely heavily on ground water for pastures or releasing the cattle onto the range. The Ruby Mountains catch a lot of rain clouds and sometimes flooding is an issue from what I've heard. Being the most mountainous state in the country, Nevada has these little pockets of verdant valleys where farming thrives as long as the markets do. Growing hay has been the go-to cash crop for decades, although more farmers are having success growing potatoes, onions, and garlic. Hey, with beef, potatoes, onions, and garlic, what more do you need? That's the main dish at the Basque restaurants like the Star. YUM!
Now you’re making me hungry! We need to take a trip to Nevada. Believe it or not it’s the only state we’ve never visited
Nevada's beauty is subtle. Slow down and look and it will grow on you. And for Pete's sake, get off I-80 and explore.
Making plans!
Loved these photos and your appreciation of Elko's population and beauty. The artwork is terrific. And mountains and coutryside. My brother-in-law, Paul, was rolling through in his truck when he spotted a tiny Dachshund in a field off the highway. He'd been abandoned and jumped into the front seat, like he knew he'd just been not only rescued, but found a prize human being, and he was right. We all loved him for so long. Elko was his name. So, seeing where Elko originated means a lot to me and my hubby. Elko wasn'r our dog, but he was a member of our family, of course. We miss him. Luckily, another rescue Dachshund came into our lives when same prize human discovered him. We cherish Santo, too. Properly spoiled and smart. Hope you and Richard stay well. Thanks again for this writing and photos of your journey. We're kinda stuck in the city a bit too much, but hey, could be worse. Like not having an international population out our door, fine friends, and yes restaurants galore, and very long walks along the rivers and streets. NYC actually looks jungle-like currently. This summer, the weather helped the trees and gardens and all the parks bloom like I've never seen them before and that's a very long time. A friend from abroad once said she had never seen nor lived in a city greener than NYC. Always, C.
HAHA! Paul is a substack friend of mine and I read his and Elko's story in his book. I hope he and Tonya make it out to Minden some time for a meetup and chat. (it would help if we traded phone numbers. DUH!) As for NYC being greener with all the rain. This has been a watery summer for a lot of folk. We have gotten a couple of storms, but nothing serious. Global warming is changing a few places for the better. I consider it "crop rotation." Anyway, hugs to you too. Let's hope NYC's winter isn't as moist as the summer was.
Looks like a fun time! We need to do some roadtripping around the state!
There's lots out there to see and do especially if you're into outdoor recreation, the arts, and historical stuff. Oh, and don't forget ghosts. That's a big thing in Virginia City. Jeff and I like to take short trips now. He's not much of a traveler, especially since he started farming vegetables, etc. As soon as we got back from Elko, he harvested the potatoes, garlic, onions, and even 15 pears off our new tree. Today, he's returning to work so he can get some rest.
Yes sounds like quite the weekend!
It's a great title, I should add. C.