Beneath the Stars...Pic du Midi Observatory in Southern France

All natural landscapes evoke different emotions, and the mountains are my absolute favorite. I envision them as nature's hug, for the sea is equally as beautiful but more fluid and turbulent. Mountains for the most part sit peacefully, blanketing you with their presence from the road, air or foot. In their midst, I feel completely relaxed and simultaneously invigorated. A reminder that anything is possible, but the trek will often be filled with bumps and seemingly insurmountable challenges. What matters most is that we rise above them and somehow prevail for the better. Standing at the top of the mid-Pyrenees in Southern France, you momentarily feel like you're on top of the world. It's a special place known as Pic du Midi, best known for its famous astronomical observatory. I visited this region in late October, and will share a few mobile pics today and tell you a little about it.( Read more... )