Last Leg of my Journey: Western Colorado
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These 2-dimensional pictures just can't capture the might of this formation--MASSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL! |
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Pan out of above. |
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One more picture as I was passing by. |
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Moving farther east. |
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So massive. It makes you feel so humble. (close-up of above). |
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Colorado River--close to New Castle. |
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Entering a zone of huge red mountains. |
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90% of this whole 180 mile trip followed the Colorado River. |
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Colorado river again in the Red Mountains. |
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Pretty sure I'm just entering the white river national forest. |
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What was the name of that exit again? |
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Here comes tunnel number one. Colorado river is not too rough... yet. |
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By Grizzly Creek. |
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Pan out from last image. |
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Kayaking in the Colorado river in the White River National Forest. Little out of order. |
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Our of order: end of the red mountains. |
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Highway 70 follows the Colorado river, as well as a railroad track. |
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Another tunnel in White River National Park. |
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Almost out of White River National Park. |
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Entering the town of Gypsum--getting close! |
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Gypsum--how about that for a back yard! |
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Eagle River on the outskirts of Eagle. |
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Next up, Eagle. This is the newer area. |
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More of Eagle. |
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Leaving Eagle--more red mountains. |
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Heading to Edwards. And Colorado has adapted the "click it or ticket" seat belt law for 2012. |
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Almost to Avon--my new temporary home. |
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Horses welcome you to Avon. They sit in the middle of a "round about," which are prevalent in Colorado--they take a little getting used to. |
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My temporary new home in Avon: Beaver Creek Resort. Yes, they are still skiing in April; although, the season is almost over and not all runs are open. |
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The complex is called Upper Borders--my home for two months. |
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Trying hard to get my wife over here for some well deserved R&R! Come on Lydia!!! |
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View out of my living room. Talk about relaxing! |
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Last one: View out the bed room window: |