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Durango; Ouray
We moved our Pikes Peak Roller rally to Durango for the Fourth of July. We had a very pleasant time, good food, good fellowship. Some card games added some high finance spice to the gathering. I believe I won $13!
The last day we drove to Ouray. This takes us from Durango to Silverton, then over the Million Dollar Highway. There was some of the most magnificent scenery you can find. But the driver better keep their eyes on the road, there is a huge cliff right at the side of the road.
We had a nice lunch in Ouray. We did split up as the tourists pretty will filled the town. But we found the Red Mountain Brewery and enjoyed some local craft beer and food.
We were surprised by the weather on the way back. Going over Red Pass we hit a hail/snow storm. And that while it was close to 90 degrees in Durango! We slowed down for safety and made it back in one piece. But that won’t be easy to forget!
The Fourth with the Rollers
Six years ago, we joined the Pikes Peak Rollers, an FMCA chapter out of Colorado Springs. This year, we joined their Fourth of July Rally held in Buena Vista, Colorado. It was a good time, with lots of social interaction, events, food and local activities.
New to us this year was the annual horse race. Using 6 “jockeys”, the “horses” advanced on the roll of foam rubber dice. Since real money was used with real bookies, it was lively, spirited, and I lost all my bets.
The Buena Vista Fourth Parade was rather small, it is after all a small town But it was refreshing to see the local entries and the patriotism showed by participants and attendees alike. And the kids gots lots of candy…
The Fireworks were spectacular. Not only because of the fireworks themselves, but set against the majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and evening sky it became an event unto itself. Too bad I forgot my “real” camera, these cell phone pictures will have to do….
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