Elk Mountain Resort
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One of the best rides of the trip An awesome gorge
... lyrical about this park as it is an absolute gem.
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison's unique and spectacular landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock falls. No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
It is named "Black" because it is so deep, so sheer and so narrow that ...
My birthday!!
... did finally find the radio, which was an FM radio, pre-tuned to a frequency that would receive a play-by-play, as long you're within sight of the finish line,
We did get interviewed by the Denver CBS station -- and apparently had our 5 seconds on TV.
After lunch at Floradora with Mike & Sara, we were back in place at the finish line in time for ...
A Hike Down Memory Lane
... first. At the moment, given the current occupier of the White House, I guess I've got the upper hand - it is great seeing your republican friends squirm. Now they know how we felt for 8 years of Bush/Cheney years. Ugh. The thought of it gives me an ulcer!
Mostly though it was just really nice hanging out with the Raine family. That doesn't give me an ulcer even though their dad ...
A Little Mountain Magic
We found ourselves a great campground right at the end of town in Telluride that fit the bill perfect. We can walk to town with Canyon, walk to the free gondola to go up the mountain, and do some great hikes and bike rides in these steep hills. I must say that my favorite ride was up the jeep road...yes I said ...
Pregame
... ball soup before 10am, but savoring it, I assure you scallops and tuna will be a delight... That is, of course, if anything at all is written in English (which it's not) and what I've actually ordered is indeed what I meant to order.
So, off I go. Wish me luck making a tight connection in Los Angeles and even more luck not going stir crazy somewhere over the Pacific Ocean. I really hope All Nippon Airways provides hot towels.
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