“On top of Texas,” as hikers to the top of Guadalupe mountain like to say.  At the moment this photo was taken (Sunday morning), I was higher than anyone else in the Lone Star state (even the group of young people who arrived soon after I did), at 8749 feet.  The hike to the top climbs 3000 feet in just over four miles.  Surroundings, and views of other peaks and the salt flats beyond, change frequently, but all are magnificent.  After hiking many miles of trails in other national parks, I’m glad I finally made my way to this glorious part of Texas.