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June 8th 2009
When I first heard about the Great Sand Dunes National Park, of course I wanted to check it out. Who wouldn't? The largest sand dunes in North America, they rise over 750 feet above the valley. They lie against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. They're at an elevation of 8200 feet. For once Beth and I actually had two of the same couple of days off, and since that never happens, we were su ... read more

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Heather Lauren

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Kaimi: To Seek We shall not cease from exploration, And the end of all our exploring, Will be to arrive where we started, And know the place for the first time." -T.S. Elliot I have a passion for traveling... experiencing new cultures, seeing amazing architecture and landscapes, and trying new food. I also like to learn from observing and listening to the people I meet along the way and hopefully make a few new friends. 2014 - I've been pretty quiet on Travelblog for a while...living in my childhood house, going to grad school and working 2-3 jobs at the same time didn't leave much fun ... full info

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