"I crossed an ice-cold stream, and espied two specimens of Calypso . . . They were alone . . . I never before saw a plant so full of life; so perfectly spiritual, it seemed pure enough for the throne of the Creator. I felt as if I were in the presence of superior beings who loved me and beckoned me to come. I sat down beside them and wept for joy."
The Contemplative John Muir
Photo: The first Calypso Orchids are blooming in our mountains! I found these in Wild Basin, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO; May 31, 2013
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