On the way back to Arkansas

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Now begins the 1200 mile trip back to Arkansas. Mother Nature seems to have us in the temperature temperate zone. Will just have to see if the forcast is real.The road from Paonia hwy 133 wound around to I-70. Passing through a very high pass at Vail Colorado. 10,600 ft and very chilly! Hooray! Stopped in Dillon for night and recommend Super 8. However, there is no elevator. People here just walk more I guess. One can get winded at 9000 feet if not careful, I figured I would have to do cpr on Charlie once or twice! We recommend the mexican restaurant across from the hotel. The rally at Paonia was pretty uneventful so no posts were made. Travel tip: when changing altitudes many times it is a good idea to put your lotions in a plastic bag. Onward to the Eisenhower tunnel and Denver tomorrow.

Will make a decision to go through Kansas City or Oklahoma City when the time comes. Five years ago when I did trhe 1000/1 , I stayed here and left at 6:30 AM and got to Jonesboro at 12:30 AM. This will not be a repeat of that feat.

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