We left Ontario mid October; and drove for 3 1/2 days through the prairies. There were farmers fields right up to the highway on both sides. And cows! Holy cow!!! There were two stretches for quite a long while were there were dairy cows and then beef cows. As far as the eye could see.
And then on the 4th day of driving, there they were - the Rocky Mountains! And boy did they look nice!
We spent roughly 3 weeks in and around Colorado. Our first weekend there, while Ontario was having 80 plus degree weather; we were 23 and in a blizzard! Looked and felt like the middle of winter. BRRR! Took a couple of drives through the canyon heading up toward Rocky Mountain National Park. And even this early in the season; the higher elevations were already closed.
Didn't know that Colorado had casinos; and ended up staying on a mesa overlooking the city of Central City that was nothing but casinos. In fact the place we stayed at was called Gambler's Edge - No kidding!
We then headed to Denver for a night; and had some work done on the truck. Nothing too major though. And then on towards Glenwood Springs. While in this area, we drove to Aspen for dinner. How cool is that... Aspen for dinner! Didn't see any celebs, but if I ever need custom made linens for my yacht; I'll know where to go.
Glenwood springs was a beautiful site. The Colorado River rushing behind us; a railroad track; and then mountains. The trains that went past just added to the ambiance; along with the full moon. Nice place to call home for a few nights.
The scenery around us was breath taking; as you'll see in our pictures. And this was just the beginning.
And then on the 4th day of driving, there they were - the Rocky Mountains! And boy did they look nice!
We spent roughly 3 weeks in and around Colorado. Our first weekend there, while Ontario was having 80 plus degree weather; we were 23 and in a blizzard! Looked and felt like the middle of winter. BRRR! Took a couple of drives through the canyon heading up toward Rocky Mountain National Park. And even this early in the season; the higher elevations were already closed.
Didn't know that Colorado had casinos; and ended up staying on a mesa overlooking the city of Central City that was nothing but casinos. In fact the place we stayed at was called Gambler's Edge - No kidding!
We then headed to Denver for a night; and had some work done on the truck. Nothing too major though. And then on towards Glenwood Springs. While in this area, we drove to Aspen for dinner. How cool is that... Aspen for dinner! Didn't see any celebs, but if I ever need custom made linens for my yacht; I'll know where to go.
Glenwood springs was a beautiful site. The Colorado River rushing behind us; a railroad track; and then mountains. The trains that went past just added to the ambiance; along with the full moon. Nice place to call home for a few nights.
The scenery around us was breath taking; as you'll see in our pictures. And this was just the beginning.
1 comment:
Hi MMM....it's like the name of a flagship or something....sooooo, I've gone through the whole site and decided to leave a comment near to where you are today. My personal favourites were Bryce and Utah photos...Superstition Lake held a personal touch for me.
Didn't see any photos/descriptions of Rob and Karen's....did I somehow miss an entry?
Everything looks good...an excellent journal of your travels and certainly a bountiful memory book for you.
Keep on 'truckin as they say.
Now back to work I go....thanks!
Rosie
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