My friend, Merne, and I drove from Glenwood Springs to Leadville, CO. Temperatures in Leadville registered 32 degrees. We drove about eight miles south of the turn off for Twin Lakes and decided to pull off and get the bikes out. We rode about 27 miles up towards Independence Pass surrounded by snowy mountains and a threatening sky. About 5 miles from the pass we decided to turn around because it started to snow. We rode back to the car and drove to Buena Vista. We enjoyed a cup of coffee and an apple strudel in "Mother's Bistro" while we waited for Laura. Laura showed up around 5:00pm, at which time we headed out to our cabin on the river.
We had a great dinner of appetizers (pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, assorted cheeses, wine and sausage and kale soup, all washed down with chardonnay.
Tomorrow I'll continue on solo heading for the Royal Gorge outside of Canon City, Colorado. The forecast is calling for a 70% chance of rain and thunderstorms. I'm thinking dry thoughts.
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we listened to your Jott, how cool! It was like hearing the voice of an Everest climber. Next time, slip into something more comfortable and take your time.
can't wait to read more (as per this new account...)!
Love, the madden
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