Salvation Mountain

at the end of June on the way to San Diego Jason and I made a stop at Salvation Mountain. I have wanted to see it after seeing it in a movie and on some blogs so we decided to take a short detour to it. Salvation Mountain is an art project created by a man named Leonard Knight and he dedicated his life to creating it. his main message is "God is Love" and he had painted bible verses all over the mountain. he sadly died last year but he left behind a beautiful piece of folk art. I don't think it was built to be a shrine or alter but rather something beautiful that can project his christian message. I love hearing about eccentric people who are living out their dreams no matter how absurd it may seem to others. he left behind something that others can enjoy for many years to come. I am very glad we decided to see it even though it is kind of in the middle of nowhere. it was colorful, quirky, and beautiful.