Today started off a little rainy in Denver and about 60 degrees and we stopped by an old mining town
Then through the Eisenhower tunnel which goes under the continental divide and then Vail Co. Quite beautiful and very ritzy.
This is the beginning of the Colorado river
We drove up through a neighborhood with houses like you've never seen before.
On through another canyon to Glenwood Springs
This ride is at the top of a Mountain
As you can see it swings one over the canyon we just went through
This is all at the top of the mountain you see here in the background
On to Grand Junction
The Colorado river getting a little wider
Some of the landscape seemed to be from the moon
In Grand Junction we decided to ride the 23 miles through Colorado National Monument
Probably the most nervous I have ever felt driving. The road twisted and tunneled along the very edges of the many canyons it went around.
It was definitely a long way down
A collared lizard
I believe a Pinon Jay
They climb this rock every 4th of July to put a flag on the top
We came through the Mountains you see in the background
Once back down and on the road the land stretched out as far as you could see
At the base of these Mountains we headed into another canyon with the Colorado river
As always the pictures do not do it justice
James Dalton wishes he was here with you. Definitely the trip of a lifetime. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! it is obvious you are having fun and what memories you will be bringing back - glad you had the opportunity to explore the mid west.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed following your family as you made your way to all those beautiful sights! I love the scenery!! When are you moving??? And why don't I see more pictures of Rosie?? Have a safe trip home!!
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