On The Road Again

Good Morning, we had a nice sleep in the town of Trinidad, Colorado ...and we are ready to hit the road again. But, first..I forgot to show you pictures of the town of Electra..There are a few of you, that read my recent post about the wealthy, feisty Electra Waggoner. I had quoted, that her Daddy named a town after her. Well, further research tells me that the towns people did that, because they were so happy that her Dad had successfully lobbied the railroad to make a station in their small town bordering the ranch..

 My Tom was a sweetheart to turn around, and get off the highway, so that I could take pictures.

I can only imagine the town in it's heyday. But, oh my, it is looking a bit sad.

I didn't see many people about...So we headed on up the road.

Meanwhile we have made it to Colorado.We left the hotel about 7am

The first thing I saw reminded me of Teresa at Run a Round  Ranch Report. Two happy horses.

This was the view behind  them...yes those are the snow covered Rocky Mountains!

The views just kept getting prettier and prettier

but we needed to stop for flowers.

This is the last nursery before we head over the hills. No room in the car for the hanging baskets, so we will pick them up on Tuesday. We knew that we needed to stop and pay for them...as this place sells out early.

Stopped to take a picture of the mighty Rio Grande River, which starts in Colorado.

Actually it starts right here. These are the head waters in the remote county where we spend our summers.

Finally..the last pass. Yes, there is still snow on Slum.

Yep we are home!

 Welcome to downtown Lake City, Colorado. Looks rather quiet still...but it's anything but sad. Stay tuned!