2017 Colorado

August 28, 2017

Black Canyon NP was our destination today.  It's has some of  the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America.  At the narrowest point, it's only 40's wide but we couldn't see this from the south rim, need to be on the north rim.

At the visitor's we watched a video telling of the history and how Mr. Gunnison discovered the park and why it's named after him.  Very interesting.

On the way home, we stopped at the Museum of the Mountain West.   Had a two hour guided tour, of which we went through several buildings, of which they depict an era of our past.  They have buildings on the railroad, saloons, jail, Dr office, dentist, etc.   Great museum filled with tons of artifacts.

August 27, 2017

Played golf with Jerry and Glenda again.  This time at their home course of The Bridges, very challenging course with water on all but two holes!

August 26, 2017

Took a ride to Telluride, Co.   At an elevation of 13,000+ ft, you need oxygen...lol.   Walked around town, looked through the shops, found the Elks Lodge and then road the tram (it's free) from downtown to the village.   Great views of the valley and surrounding homes from the tram.

Had a late lunch and then came home.

August 25, 2017

Decided to play golf at the Devil's Thumb golf course.  Challenging little course, thankfully we played with two locals (Gerry & Glenda Weaver) you directed us to place our shots!!!  Like Havasu, the greens roll away from the thumb, making it difficult to read the greens.

After golf, we went to Gerry and Glenda's home and had a drink.  They live about 5 blocks from the Elks lodge.  We agreed that we'd play their home course with them on Sunday.  It's so much fun meeting new people and making friends!!!

August 24, 2017

Travel day, took us about 4 hours to get from Jensen, WY to Montrose, CO.  We'll stay here for 5 days, maybe more.

Got settled in at the Elks lodge and then cleaned the inside of the coach, it is so dirty from the gravel road we took earlier this week.

Spent the remaining of the day resting.  Have been going, going and the altitude here is catching up with us.  We are at 5,700'.