A big decision had to be made as to which scenic byway to take. Thank goodness for the extended daylight that Summer in these parts bring.
We loved Durango and the Historic Inn we stayed at.
Then more astounding views unfolded.
It's hard to believe, but only 100 miles south is the desert and mesas of monument valley.
Opportunities for wildlife were again presented, but they never eventuated.
We'll have to be happy with the snake we narrowly avoided at needle overlook and the chipmunks and lizards along the way.
We needed to check out Vail ski resort (paul's spiritual home he tells me).
Here we are planning our next visit.
.... And at 2000 we rode into town.
Little did we know that 900 softball teams were also here; as well as the evacuees from the savage fires near Colorado Springs.
The Budweiser arrived... Just the bottle and there was a house white .....
We didn't care. Cheers.
Bet you're both singing along to all the country songs on the radio. Thanks for taking this road trip - it was on our list to do & if we don't get there - I've travelled a bit of the road with you!
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