I consult with Monte who is staying south of Denver before planning my trip. He shares with me a route that amounts to a toll-free beltway around the east side of town. This will allow me to avoid the scary downtown section of I-25. On the day before “Operation Drive Denver,” I stay at an overnight stop about an hour north of Denver. At 4am, I drowsily begin my pre-trip checklist. Poised behind the wheel, I pull out at 6am as dawn’s first dim rays provide enough light for me to see that my trailer is following me. I glide into Denver at 7:30am on a Saturday morning. Thank goodness the Denver traffic is tolerable at this time. It helps that I have Google Earthed my route the night before and know just what lanes to be in at each split.
To my dismay I learn that I ended my virtual preview prematurely. As I-25 takes a left away from me, I find I need to cross 3 lanes of traffic to catch up with it. If I do not make the last minute switch, I will wind up on the toll road headed back north from where I just came. My GPS has abandoned me. Although she has been prompting me for lane changes all around Denver, she remains mute at this critical juncture giving me no warning of the needed lane change. Had it not been Saturday morning I may have become snared in an loop around Denver. How long would I survive endlessly trying to get off that toll road and headed back toward Colorado City? Either that or I may have been the center of a massive traffic catastrophe.
Wonderful! Glad you made it to Benson. I was thinking about you yesterday and wondering when you were leaving Spearfish. I’m back in Alabama until mid November, then heading to Florida for the winter. Take care.
Safe travels, Lynn. I will contact you if my trip back east takes me through Alabama while you are still there.
It sounds like you had a great summer. I can’t imagine what it must be like to travel on down the road alone….you are my hero. I didn’t realize you were going to be in Benson so early. We are in Utah and will be in Mesa the 3rd. Have fun. Let’s keep,in touch this winter.
Yes, I have a hard time with how lonely a ride like the one through New Mexico was. At least if the ride is scenic I am somewhat distracted. I will stay in touch. You and Rob take care and have fun too!
Making us homesick for Spearfish. Glad your travels to Benson were safe. We will have to check out Zapata Falls sometime. Beautiful!
I know what you mean, Spearfish is just so sweet! Hugs to you both, let me know when you are on the road again.
Glad you are still peeping. We were worried that the fish got hold of the spear, and you!
Bob and Biggie
I am equally glad to hear from you and Biggie. Glad to know you are still out and about. I hope very much to see you soon in person!
Hi Sunny, Tim and I miss that girl behind the banjo/fiddle. Spearfish was a great opportunity however the volunteers were the cre’me de la cre’me.
So true – I miss you too!