We took an afternoon break at this spectacular lake in eastern New Mexico.My friend Christiane asked if these lakes are natural. I said they were "supernatural" —
clear, very deep lakes that resulted from the collapse of cavern rooves in porous limestone. The water is slightly saline, and I floated like a cork.Fantastic place! We will certainly return here again and again!We decided to check out Ruidoso on our way home, and made our way
to a campsite atop Monjeau Peak. Along the way we spotted this elk. I didn't realize they roamed this far south!Here's the old stone lookout at Monjeau Peak, elevation 9500 feet.Monjeau Lookout was constructed in 1936 and rebuilt in 1940 from native stone.And what a great place to watch the sun set!Ruidoso to Tucson
