To and from Denver

Freeeeeezing in Colorado!  Almost ran out of gas at 11,000+ feet in the snow going into Denver.  Very nerve-racking!  Now we are trying to figure out how to get out of here when every road out involves a pass over 9,000 feet!  Most of the campgrounds and attractions are shut down for the season as of Nov 1, so we are having to make plans A, B, C, and beyond!

Had a relatively warm stay in Denver so that we could enjoy cruising the zoo with Dirk's sister, Jeri, and her husband, Andy.  Besides seeing a Bongo, possibly the great grandchild of the Bongo my grandfather captured in Africa and delivered to the Cleveland Zoo, the highlight was watching Andy making a continuous stream of popcorn emerge from one pan into three large bowls, without stopping popping!  We appreciated the chance to visit and got help cleaning our RV, shopping, and laundering.

Heading south we have scoped out the cool little town of Manitou Springs and are camped above the town of Colorado Springs, looking out at the lights from the RV.

Bike Riding in Grand Junction while it was still  warm (as in maybe 50's)

The start of the Rockies!

Sunny Colorado day with Jeri and Andy at the Denver Zoo.

Halloween day celebration:  peach fried pies at the famous fruit stand and our  exotic squashes to grace the dash board!

Bongo.  Grandfather captured two for the Cleveland Zoo.  They are a surprise to find at a zoo.  Could this one be related?

Rusty the Snowman, one of the fun art pieces in Manitou Springs, Colorado.

We encountered this ostrich on our bike ride in Grand Junction.  The drumstick made me think of Thanksgiving!!!

Andy's amazing endless popcorn production process.  (yes, we ate all this while playing cards!)

Start of our hike to Hanging Lake near Glenwood Springs, CO

Terminus of our hike to Hanging Lake:  note white stuff.