2010 Colorado

Sitting on the originally-planned AC616. But running a bit late.

Checked bags? Probably okay, but we'll see...

Due to lightning storm. Baggage handlers can't work outside.

Airport hotel parking lot.

Sitting at our gate.

Taken on Friday, 13 August 2010.

So far, everything has been smooth and safe.

The drive back from Aspen yesterday was even more insane than the drive to Aspen. From Leadville to Denver (triangle route) it's mostly a downhill plunge that seems to go on forever.

I wanted to buy a limon, but not one was available. Not one.

The flat lands east of Denver were something new to my eyes. Driving up onto a slight rise and being able to see 'forever' is new for me.

Another cell phone snapshot from yesterday. Part way up the mountain, heading towards Independence Pass.

Top of the Rockies. 12,000+ feet at the pass. Survived 'Friday The 13th' without any problems.

They don't like to block the nice view with ugly guard rails. The view must be spectacular as you plunge over the edge.

Incline railway and cable car

(From a previous day's activities.)

Just outside the gate of this attraction, we saw the aftermath of a traffic accident. Some large rocks had fallen from a cliff onto the highway. A large and expensive pick-up truck was damaged, and the massive travel trailer it was towing was essentially destroyed. Reportedly nobody was hurt, but somebody's vacation is over.