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Car, Coach, Train, Plane... and we arrive at Denver International Airport. It's sunny and around 80F and we've just missed a mega hailstorm. Rob's there to meet us and we pile into his car and start the 2 hour drive to Winter Park/Fraser where we are staying with Rob and Helen for 5 nights (what have they let themselves in for?).
Lowlight of the drive: Passing the Purina Dog Food factory which was polluting the atmosphere with a really delightful dog food stink. Yum.
Highlight(s) of the drive: Following Clear Creek and seeing the gold mines, a waterfall, avalanche paths, and amazing hairpin bends.
A bit of socialising and then collapsing into bed: had a comfy but interrupted sleep - mainly due to Jack shouting "what's that noise? It's freakin' me out!" when he heard the thousand mile long train blaring it horns as it passed a few miles away. Jet lag woke us early - half four or something equally dramatic - then gradually came round to consciousness with the aid of iPod entertainment. Rob and Helen have shocked us by transforming into early birds.
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Debby
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Dog Food Smell
I've been reading your blog and was amused by your story of the dog food smell on I-70. I've lived in Denver for 16 years and I've never gotten used to the smell either! The dog food factory was built there way back when there was no I-70 and very little else in that spot. The city grew around it. I personally wish they would move it to a land far, far away. The good news is, the smell doesn't travel that far. Thanks for stopping by our wonderful state!