Trip: Colorado 2010
There are [53] stories from my trip: Colorado 2010
USA | Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 | Views [221]
Good decision. http://video.aol.ca/video-detail/million-dollar-highway/3971716266/?icid=VIDLRVENT08
USA | Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 | Views [234] | Comments [1]
Mom and I both had trouble falling asleep last night thinking about driving the Million Dollar Highway. It is a 21 mile drive that climbs to 11081 feet. It is 2 lanes with no shoulder and no guard rails. We met 2 people on the jeep tour yesterday who ... Read more >
USA | Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 | Views [194]
USA | Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 | Views [188]
USA | Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 | Views [244]
I just love this little town. It's small and quaint and friendly, not to mention being surrounded by incredible beauty. Our landlord told us the first day that there is no crime here. The kids walk the few blocks to town whenever they feel like it ... Read more >
USA | Tuesday, 20 Jul 2010 | Views [199]
USA | Tuesday, 20 Jul 2010 | Views [219]
So my van's brakes were 90% WORN!! After the mechanic I took it to before we left assured me there was no wear. Not like the brakes are important or anything while you are driving in the MOUNTAINS!! We had a low key fun day yesterday. Mom and Dad went ... Read more >
USA | Monday, 19 Jul 2010 | Views [240]
I woke up to Dad telling me he was going to take my van in to Montrose and get the brakes fixed. HE IS AWESOME! What a relief. We are in VERY close quarters here. We are all sleeping in one big open loft that has a love seat and the TV in it. Our last ... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 18 Jul 2010 | Views [353] | Comments [2]
USA | Sunday, 18 Jul 2010 | Views [266]
Day 4 Cowboy Dave and his grandson, Ethan, rented an Arctic Cat side by side in St Elmo, Colo. and headed out toward Tincup Pass and the Continental Divide, elevation 12,000 +ft. The side by side was a brand new copper metallic job with aluminum wheels.... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 18 Jul 2010 | Views [203]
USA | Sunday, 18 Jul 2010 | Views [225]
or how to avoid an absolutely terrifying, white knuckle, 50 Hail Mary, adrenalin soaked drive over the mountains. While I did not burst into tears at the bottom, I did have to hide behind behind my sunglasses for quite awhile. I am tearing up again just ... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 18 Jul 2010 | Views [288] | Comments [5]
USA | Saturday, 17 Jul 2010 | Views [200]
USA | Saturday, 17 Jul 2010 | Views [180]
Driving across eastern CO yesterday was what I expected KS to be-flat. You could see for miles. All of the sudden the mountains show up in the distance-stunning. We woke up this morning to sweatshirt cool temps. A great change from the sweltering ... Read more >
USA | Saturday, 17 Jul 2010 | Views [232] | Comments [4]
Add to my list of things I discount-altitude effects. We are walking around feeling a little drunk but not in a good way-more in a feeling stupid way. No comments on how I know the difference from my every day life. This place is absolutely gorgeous.... Read more >
USA | Friday, 16 Jul 2010 | Views [241] | Comments [3]
So far, we've been through the mountains of Tennessee with it's pristine mountain lakes, the picturesque farms in Kentucky, the acres and acres of corn & soy beans as far as the eye could see in Illinois & Missouri. But Kansas was the big surprise! ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 15 Jul 2010 | Views [226]
USA | Thursday, 15 Jul 2010 | Views [282] | Comments [3]
We arrive at the Ramada in Hays KS after a looonnngggg day of driving. Noah spent all but 45 minutes watching movies. We get in to the hotel and he goes to the pool for about 15 minutes and is back watching a movie. Can you say "Detox"?? After ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 15 Jul 2010 | Views [233]
We're trying to get through 19 days on the road without eating out and gaining 20 pounds. Day 1 was a success with sandwiches and fruit in a rest area and beef tacos for dinner in our hotel. You gotta love an electric frying pan!
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