http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , Colorado , Durango en-us Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:31:36 BST Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:31:36 BST Wednesday September 24 2008Two days ago in Moab we looked at the weather in various places before deciding where to go next. Moab was great up lsquotil then but a bit too hot for physical outdoor activities. With high winds whipping up all around we were starting to eat and breathe serious dust. Time to move on. Arizona and southwest Utah are still in a serious heat wave with temps 36 C plus http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-327205.html After the wonders of the Grand Canyon we continued on our journey across the country into the land of the Indian reservation. These area's are quite unique in that they dont really belong to the states that they are located in and they have their own governments and laws one thing that we all know but might not realise. The Simpsons and other popular culture references has taught us this with th http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-314755.html Another beautiful morning in a WalMart parking lot I had to fight my inner shopping demons but I won I was thiiiiiis close to a WalMart but I didn't go in I decided to sit at the dinette table and finish up some last minute post cards while Tim showered and prepared us for takeoff. We hopped on Highway 550 and drove south about 45 miles where we crossed over into New Mexico and landed in http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-298638.html Let me just say that although I grew to love the highways of central america what with their beautiful views potholes insane bus drivers roadside tamale and banana saleswomen and the occasional military checkpoint yes my car is a piece of shit thanks for reminding me AK47 wielding 19 year old it was damn good to be back on the most epic of highway systems the crazy scattered grid that http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-272315.html 10507I slept pretty good and got up to use their wifi for awhile before leaving. Mr Coole is a computer science guy but is working on bikes currently. I think that is cool that he is doing something that he really enjoys. Not many people can say that. Good for him. He was actually leaving as well and I offered to take him to the bus station which he agreed to but then after researching th http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-236492.html The Black Canyon is a nice small canyon. Several interesting overlooks and not too far off the highway. If you have time it's worth a visit. I then made my way down the East side of the Scenic Byway thru Silverton and on down to Durango. All the towns up here in the mountains have picturesque old downtowns that are thriving with little shops and restaurants. Ski Lifts are on the edges of the to http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-183938.html Hey everybody I just wanted you all to know that I stayed a little later in Durango to post all of my pictures so far. Well I'm off to Mesa VerdeSoarpheat http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-159095.html A large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life by him who interests his heart in everything. Laurence Sterne 51307 Start 500 AM Eastern time Louisville KY 642 ft above sea level Finish 1000 PM Mountain time Des Moines NM 6452 ft above sea level Distance traveled 1200 miles States Kentucky Indiana Illinois Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and New http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-158894.html Christina hereOn the last leg of our Amazing Race we had a quick visit with David in NYC where we talked into the night and sampled a great New York deli. Then we were picked up by the Malones in Denver which turned into a mandatory rest stop we needed sleep where we were pampered with incredible gourmet food and great visiting before we made the drive back to Durango.I'm gonna wash that j http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-143455.html Christina here.That's us in our yard. I just ate some snow off the tree. Yum Sheryl I keep thinking about the 95degree weather in Ongole and about the humidity. Brace yourselves girls. Dave and Ruby see us off. Today we drive up to the Malones' house in Denver where we'll catch a plane tomorrow morning. http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-131423.html Christina here. Sheryl I are almost ready to gowe'd better be anyway. We leave town Wednesday morning. This is a test blog. I'll make sure this works before we send our link out. I'm going to try to attach a map of our trip to the orphanage. If you don't see one I just haven't figured this thing out yet. http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-130883.html Dedication We would like to dedicate this Blog entry to the memory of Carlrsquos brother Kevin. Kevin was riding his motorcycle late Sunday night November 5th when he encountered a Deer unfortunately he did not survive the encounter. Kevin was 40 this past May.Blog Entry Brrrhellip It was chilly this morning so chilly that there was frost on the windscreen of the truck. Thankfully the s http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-101218.html We left the desert of Taos New Mexico for Southern Colorado destination Durango. The trip started out eventful as we had to get Sasi over the Rio Grande Gorge Suspension Bridge the second tallest suspension bridge in the US and the scene of the pictures from my hike the prior day. Once over and after a short hike along the rim we were sucked into our first tourist trap of the trip Earthship http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-71697.html May 22 Day 8 Durango Silverton RRyTo my brother Chuck please read below.Man did I sleep. I think I didn't wake up once all night. When I finall awakened and pulled out my ear plugs I realized that M was awake and it was 7am. We needed to get going because we wanted to be at the train station by 830am. Train Station you ask Yes this is the day we take the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Ra http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-61221.html Having driven into the charming mountain town of Durango Colorado through various trials and hardships ok not that many....but we did curtail our drive the destination of which would have been Silverton but for icy conditions we woke from a good night's sleep at the delightful Siesta Motel in Durango to see snow softly falling outside.Our full kitchen unit and fantastic shower were worth wha http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-52184.html For my long postKeet Seel weekend I drove about four hours up to Durango CO to visit my Uncle Bill and Auntie Kim family friends who have earned the kinship titles. I started out on the Rez at over 100 degrees and by the time I reached Mancos the sky was looking ominous. As I neared Durango the clouds opened up dumping rain and hail so thick I could barely see the road and the temperature http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Colorado/Durango/blog-14754.html