Well it's been another lovely day in the Rockies. We've completed our first hike today, about 8 miles and up to an elevation of about 9500ft. A loop trail taking in 5 lakes and a waterfall. Just a couple of photos, the first is 'Nymph Lake' and the second 'Dream Lake'. Although the third shot looks staged it isn't! Chip monks are running all over, we managed to get really close to this one and it just about posed for us. Keith is in 'photography heaven' at the minute with a stunning array of mountain peaks, forests of spruce, crystal clear lakes, lacey waterfalls... need I go on!
This afternoon we decided to go to visit the historic 'Stanley Hotel' in Estes Park, famous for inspiring Stephen King to write 'The Shining'. Of course before we went we decided we had better shower, the first in 5 days (of course don't be forgetting the wonder of ya wet wipe and the 'strip wash')! Anyway this involved going into town and paying $4 each for the privilege at 'Dad's laundry outlet'! Mind you we got our moneys worth and washed all our smalls at the same time! The forth photo is taken outside of the hotel (I think we scrubbed up ok, don't you). It's quite spectacular inside too with gleaming wooden floors and a real luxury feel. We enjoyed drinks on the porch and enjoyed the view (the hotel overlooks part of the Rockies too).
The plans for the next couple of day include more hiking and some lazy afternoons. There are also a couple of drives that will take you to more than 12,000ft. The Old Fall River Road is an old gravel road that leads one-way up a steep, narrow canyon and is above the tree line, it's where you can see the arctic-like tundra (I've heard it's a sight to see and I'm pleased that Keith is driving!)
Just one for the girls, it's good to know old habits die hard and as the 'Take Back Queen' I have already made 4 returns and a price adjustment in Walmart - I am now on first name terms with the customer service staff!
Before I go, sending birthday wishes to our sister in law Nicola Elves and Noah Hawe who both celebrate their birthday on the 14th. Happy Birthday you two!
That's it for now, look out for a new blog from the next new place!
5 comments:
thats my girl,where ever you are ,make friends with customer service.
For those who are keen to keep this blog clean please look away now!
Is that chipmunk playing with his nuts?
Have you seen any bears yet? I would love to see a picture of a bear
r u getting this
got me mam here reading all the blogs and the pics she says u 2 look really well,got paula and shaz here cooking a fine meal.tomorrow we are going to the kings arms for a party for linz ill have a pint for ya,more great news linz got proper teaching job at st annes yesterday shes ower the bloody moon jim bon jower
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