Wow, I just realized how many sets of pictures I've collected lately. I am sure out of practice with this travel blogging thing. Time to practice a little.
Earlier this month (and at least it's still the same month, for the moment), we drove from Arizona, ever-so-briefly through New Mexico, and into Colorado.
First stop = Durango. We really like Durango! Every time we pass through we find more things to enjoy about it.
We discovered a golf course Harvest Host up on the hill, quite a location for an overnight stay.
Nice butt (that's what she said...):
It was a lovely evening for a walk on the grass (and a bit on the sand):
I love this ball John had previously found. Too bad it didn't stay on the golf course grounds like it was supposed to. Ah well, easy come, easy go:
Playing among some nice trees:
And solar panels, yay!
The guys we joined up with were great, super chill and encouraging. John had some doozy shots, both erratic and right on target. It was an entertaining 9 holes, thanks guys! A nice way to start our time in Colorado.
The next morning we set off on foot to explore along the river. Interesting trailer at the Discovery Museum:
Big fish mural:
Perhaps because we were coming from the dry desert, but the river was extra soothing. And the whole area was amazingly green. Quite refreshing!
Nice artwork at the library - books with the names of "Community Champions" engraved on them:
Hey, it's the train that goes to Silverton! Someday we'd like to take that ride:
Fun photo framing at the whitewater park:
We met a coffee barista in the chocolate shop in town (after having lunch at our favorite Himalayan kitchen). I am wholly behind the concept of customized coffee pours and interesting hot drink menus.
The next Harvest Hosts stopover was the Alpacalypse ranch! Because... alpacas! I will now proceed to dump a bunch of cuteness on you, and I only wish I could take better pictures to capture these ridiculously adorable creatures.
Alpacas in the mountains:
Evolution is weird, but, OK!
Incredibly, this little one was just born the day before:
Hello cutie!
Yes, you're cute too:
Up close and slightly personal with the friendly one:
So much "awwww"
Continuing east, to the continental divide:
We went for a brief hike on the CDT, finding snow because it wouldn't be summer without snow patches:
The first of many views from up high in the Colorado mountains:
Thank you Colorado, it's good to be back!
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