twilight and evening bell

Since Los Alamos is snuggled up against the Jemez mountains to the West, the Sun disappears behind the skyline long before sunset. Being somewhat of a sunset lover, this was a disappointment, at least until tonight. Logan and I took the babies on our passeggiata, exploring the neighborhood, checking out trails, and enjoying each others company after I was away at work all day.

As we turned around to head home, we had a clear view across the valley to the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Above the mountains the sky was lavender and gradually changed colors, like a wide, fuzzy rainbow stretched out across the ridge line. It was not as brilliant and bright as the sunset to the West, but rather was subtle and fair to behold.