Glorious-St. Vrain Park, Colorado

We had a day of serious rain, fog, haze. But look how the day is ending, can't really get much better. And no bugs!!!

Lesson learned #2

Hook up myself at an rv camp. The 'host' was super nice and "helpful". Only I discovered he had hooked up the wrong amp power. What would have happened over a few hours? Should have thought to check other connections haha. Had a mini Robin Williams 'RV' experience! And my water ran out mid way of a total soap up. First I was mad at LTV, once I figured it out just laughed and chalked it up to ROOKIE!

You are Here, I was There

At 6:30 a.m. I heard the first bikes pull in to hit the trail. Only young people who are more interested in exercise than fireworks are up that early on July 5th. And, yes, they were young, on one hand everyone is young to me, but they were legitimately young. Off they went, and I rolled over to bother Sasha with morning pets.  I got up at my usual time, 8:00, to see the next bunch of hikers pull in and take off. While I was having my second cup of coffee, people my age who had DEFINITELY enjoyed the fireworks were headed out on the trail. A couple that had trecked in to sleep somewhere on the trail returned about 9:00. They looked a little weary but very happy after a night in the mountain air.  About 9:30 I went out to take a picture of the sign, take a little look around and then went back to hit the road. It was fun to see a morning in the life of a trail head.  While I wish I had hiked, as I had planned, I didn't get to Albuquerque until 6:00. Actually I am about 20 miles away, just had to stop. The ride was absolutely beautiful, so different, I enjoyed every minute. NOW for my walk.

On the Road Again

I have been boon docking in my friend, Kim's, cul de sac for the last 5 weeks. We did take a short trip to Aspen to hear some great music. (more later) Before I left Grant Court I had a bon voyage, thank you party for the neighbors. It was intended to be just happy hour, but we all, kids included, had so much fun we stayed out until the kids asked to go home to bed. I love summer!  I also received some awesome pics to hang in my van. Farewell cards, fireworks displays, and even knights to protect my dragon!!

Acting like a Local

Last night I walked along the railroad tracks with some friends to the new brew pub, Gravity,  in Louisville. While it was kind of scenic, it was challenge with the shoes I was wearing. but a fun way to   go. The place is decorated in modern grunge, I guess. Fun. A couple of pool tables and 2 different bier gardens, choosing depends on the sun. We definitely had some yummy beers, then back to  the house for a bbq.
Sasha is certainly acting like a local., she is back to her old wondering ways. Last night she was home by 10:30, though, so not too bad. I had opened the door earlier than the last 2 nights, maybe that is the trick. When she comes home, she very politely sits by the screen door and meows.

Little House in the Big Woods

Last night when I went to bed, I had planned on staying one more day at Mormon State Rec Area, it was beautiful and a lake ready for swimming! But this morning it was grey and storms predicted so I moved on. I took SH2, the scenic bypass, and it was scenic. A beautiful 2 lane highway drive, no traffic, little towns to slow down to see. Rolling hills, I know! I had to keep reminding myself I was in Nebraska. I am parked in the nearly deserted Nebraska National Forest. My fellow campers are families here with ATVs to enjoy the forest roads. (I just saw a blue jay, must be getting further west.)

Driving the van is really pleasant, very comfortable, easy to maneuver. I've been working on the u-turn skills. :-)

Sasha still hides under the sheets when we are moving. or at any strange sounds, or if I moving about the van too much. SO, in reality she hides a lot. But she did discover her favorite plant--

Ugh, everything is super slow, I must be far out! more later.

Protein ??

If you have ever been camping in the midwest you know these little tiny bugs that can infest anything! What a bother! Actually one can tolerate them, except in the wine glass. They are crunchy, get in your teeth, and they really like wine. I prefer a different source of protein.   Can you see those little buggers???  

Look closely  :-)