Dearest Loved Ones,
The journey continues to the east. The travel was treacherous today. We reached 11,821 feet up the mountain and even saw snow in Copper. Karen, our guide, gave us directions that seemed to add many hours to our travels. We talked with our other guide, Google, and were given alternate directions that cut our time considerably. But as we embarked on this new direction, we soon realized that perhaps Karen may have had the better idea. The travel so far up the mountain meant we must also traverse down it. There were many signs telling us not to be fooled and we weren’t down yet.
The animals were restless when we were forced to travel through tunnels. It was very distressful for them to be enclosed, not only in our vehicle but also under the mountain. They all jumped to the front and appeared to be seeking to escape their confines. Their singing became very loud and we feared for their safety.
Many others stopped very quickly in front of us and we were forced to stop quickly. There was discussion of engine troubles and the possibility of throwing a rod. I know, that sounds terrible, right? I do not know where the rod would be thrown but thankfully that didn’t happen.
As we continued with Google’s directions, our park sign appeared one mile before the supposed turn. We decided perhaps that the park sign knew more than Google and took the road.
Thankfully, my loved ones, we are safe in site 3 and resting from our daily travels. We will soon see the Colorado Rockies in action, the baseball team, not the mountains.
Safe journeys to you and yours.
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