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North America » United States » Colorado » Salida May 17th 2012

Geo: 38.5366, -105.9925/17/12 – Ha, ha. Steve got carded last night at Buffalo Wild Wings. I told the waitress that we have kids a lot older than she and truth is, we are old enough to have grandchildren her age. It must have put rock a in his shoe, because this morning he is sniiippeeeey.Today was the high point of the trip for me…pun intended. Pike's Peak or bust. We got to the gatehouse at 9 AM, when they open. There were others ahead of us and, thanks to a very talkative park ranger, our line went very slowly, but eventually we got inside and started the ride up to the top. We began at about 6,000 ft. elevation and the peak is at 14,110 ft., and 19 miles of driving up, up, up. At first ... read more
Pikes Peak 1
Pike's Peak 2
On the road to Salida 1

North America » United States » Colorado » Salida July 11th 2010

July 10, 2010 Actually, we are not in Salida, CO but the list did not include Coaldale. We overnighted last night in a Walmart parking lot in Espanola, NM. Got an early start to Coaldale, CO to visit with friends, Karen and Lyle. They have a fantastic "Earthship" (passive solor, off the grid) house with beautiful vistas to look at. Very peaceful. Probably why they named it Peaceful Pines and Peaks. The ride up was also quite lovely. We are having a great time. Unfortunately, Lyle has to leave for Alaska tomorrow morning. We will also be heading back and picking up Rt. 66 in Santa Fe again. Update on the rash if you care. Karen whipped up some essential oil concoction which seems to be helping. Enjoy the pictures. See you on the road tomorrow. ... read more
Colorado Sky
Earthship House
View from Peaceful Pines and Peaks




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