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Thank
Thanks for the comment. If you have been traveling for 5 years are you blogging somewhere. I'm sure the stories of your travel would be very interesting.

tent
No. That is my Nephew's tent and "shelter" from the sun over the picnic table. I have a tent but only use it to mark a site as taken in "tent only" campgrounds. I sleep in my truck because it affords much better protection from the elements and I can see what is going on around me. Where I stay depends on what kind of trip I am taking and where I am going, and more about the "experience" than anything else. Camping is the best way to experience the "real" Colorado. A motel is a motel if it is in Colorado or Cleveland, and if resort is in the name that means that it cost more than I am willing to spend. I have stayed overnight in Wal Mart Parking lots and at Rest area because I like "free". When I toured Europe last year I stayed in hostels because I had never stayed in hostels before and wanted to see what it was like. Next time I will probably stay at B & B's although I have a strong objection to paying the same for a room for just me as for 2 or more. Same with hostels, if I rent a single room I have to pay for 2 people. Since most of the places in the US and Canada are such a long ways from Texas I will probably start flying to locations in the future and renting a small motorhome to explore, at least out west. The US, unlike Europe doesn't have a very good public transportation system except in select cities, and out West having ones on transportation is essential. I am currently staying in Denver because it makes a very good "home base" for exploring the Mountain States and is a hub for US airlines.

in the 70's
I'll bet Colorado was so much less developed than now. The Baby Boomers have overbuilt here as much as everywhere else. Still it is stunningly beautiful and I always try to take the road less traveled. Right now I am in Steamboat Springs exploring the local area. The hot springs here are great.

Picnic
Thanks. Having my picnic lunch comes in handy. On this last trip I took it to the overlook of the falls near Steamboat Springs and enjoyed it while enjoying the view of the falls.

You're very welcome.
You're very welcome. I try and write my blogs so others can gain from my experiences : )

photo
Thanks.

Truck
My truck has 335,950 miles on it. I get about 15 miles to a gallon. I know that isn't that much but I consider that not having a car payment and only having to pay liability insurance makes a difference. Besides having a truck with a camper top on the back allows me to carry everything I need. But the most important factor to me is survivability in a wreck. I will probably survive in my truck while the little cars will get smashed up. My life is worth more than any amount of money. I do have mechanical problems from time to time but I honestly can't say my truck has been in the shop any more than lots of new cars I have seen that friends and family have, and still the cost of a repair every now and then is less than that of full coverage insurance and a truck payment each and every month.