Thanks everyone. :sombrero:
I recently heard someone say: "If you've seen one mountain pass, you've seen them all". While this may be true for some, my experience has been this...
Besides the fantastic scenery, wildlife and history usually found along the way; over each pass, around every corner and down any valley is a breathtaking moment, no matter how small, that makes you say WOW! It's these moments that make the bumpy mountain road, endless hilly plains or desert arroyo a worthwhile place to travel.
I've learned to love them all equally :costumed-smiley-007