June 17, 2019
As we left Antonito we passed San Isidro Catholic Church which was built in 1878 and burned down in the 1970’s. The church can not afford to rebuild yet services continue on a somewhat regular basis. Recently a young woman married here in honor of her grandmother who not only was married in this church but alive to watch her granddaughter retrace the steps she took so long ago.
Great Sand Dunes National Park, CO
These huge dunes are North America’s tallest. Eroded from mountain, then shattered by freezing and thawing, and tumbled by streams and winds, sand grains cycle through the dunes.
And then you turn around
Crossing over Seasonal Medano, the dunes system’s lifeblood.
https://www.tourdesmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_0818.movIt’s massive and thought to contain over 5 billion cubic meters of sand. Summer temps in the sand can reach 150 degrees.
Turkey Rock BLM $0
Cañon City, CO
The Royal Gorge Bridge, an amusement park and tourist attraction, was built in 1929 in only 7 months, spans 1,260′ and is 1,053′ above the Arkansas River making it the highest suspension bridge in the US.
A look from the tram
Seriously
June 19
Flew to Texas from Denver to make our rounds with kids and grandkids. We are proud grandparents!
Bennett 6
Brooklyn 5, Greyson 2
Tucker 3
Flew back to Denver and drove to Castle Rock to visit grade school best friend. Hadn’t seen Nedra in 30 years and within 5 minutes picked up where we left off. Such a fun time with them. Thank you Nedra and Les!
You’re hitting some amazing parts of the country. Your grands are getting so big. They are totally adorable!!! How awesome to reunite with Nedra after all these years. That must have been a hoot for both of you revisiting your childhood.
Will you be staying In Montana with the Woods this summer, or have you already been there? Enjoy wherever you roam. Love you guys
Great to hear from you!
Ya’ll could rival the Travelling Reporter =)
OK! I hope Chris Rawson helps get me to the point where you guys are at. I want to travel in an RV around the country. There is so much to see. He gave me your link and looking forward to all your post. I’m going to be watching for tips on how to make my trip less stressful. LOL!
Enjoy!
Alice Webb
Client Advocate,
Vision Based Planning