On to Breckenridge

We said good-by to Estes Park yesterday.  I am always sad to leave, because I think that Rocky Mountain National Park is such a wonderful place.  It has wonderful scenery - the views of the mouintains are spectacular - and it is very easy to get on the ground and experience it for yourself. You can take a stroll around an alpine lake or climb a mountain or anything in between.  I think everyone should visit the park at least once.

Before we left we drove the Cache La Poudre River Scenic Byway.  On our way to the byway, we went through the Big Thompson River Canyon.  Both of these areas were really great.

On Thursday we took a ride on Trail Ridge Road. This is the highest continuous highway in the US and it takes you from one side of Rocky Mountain National Park to the other. The road follows a ridgeline which is above the tree line. On a motorcycle it is a spectacular ride. At the highest point, you are 12,183 feet above sea level.

Yesterday we drove to Breckenridge over I-70.  When you are driving west on I-70, once you exit the Eisenhower Tunnel, you have a 5 mile descent at a 7% grade.  This is really fun in a motorhome.  Joseph drove it very conservatively (yeah - I know - that is really hard to believe!) and we arrived safely.  We are staying at the Tiger Run RV Resort - and it is a resort.  This morning we played tennis and then soaked in the hot tub.  It rained this afternoon so we did not do too much - unless you count laundry.  Hopefully, we will go hiking tomorrow.