Is there another place like it on earth. The Beauty of Yellowstone – the raw untamed beauty. For those that have been, they know. They know the wilderness engulfs you. The thunderous geysers, humble, yet inspire you. What comes to your mind when you think of Yellowstone? For me, it is an amalgamation of the … Read more Yellowstone – A Tale of Travel
The alarm breaks the peaceful sleep at 5am. Yes, this is not a mistake. We set our alarms to be out of bed just after 5, to be on the road by 5:30, and at our destination by 6 am. This timetable, for this day, was set exactly one month ago today. Today we started … Read more USA 2024 Day 16 – Explore Rocky Mountain National Park
The 6 am alarm goes off and we rise at 6.10. We want to be on the road proper by 8 am. Breakfast had. Car loaded. Petrol and that pesky tyre topped up and we were on our way. Today we started in – Glenwood Springs, ColoradoWe finished in – Estes Park, ColoradoMiles travelled today … Read more USA 2024 Day 15 – Glenwood Springs to Rocky Mountain National Park
Breakfast at the hotel is pretty decent. For a change, they have china plates and bowls and proper cutlery! We fill up on cereal, and fruit before our drive. Today we started in – Glenwood Springs, ColoradoWe finished in – Glenwood Springs, ColoradoMiles travelled today – 85Miles so far this trip – 2148Tonight we are … Read more USA 2024 Day 14 – Day Trip to Aspen
Another basic motel means another simple, but free and convenient breakfast. The basics are laid out, but anything else, such as waffles, eggs etc, are ordered via a smiley, very pleasant lady just before we enter the main breakfast area. Today we started in – Vernal, UtahWe finished in – Glenwood Springs, ColoradoMiles travelled today … Read more USA 2024 Day 13 – Vernal to Glenwood Springs
We wake up, and following suggestions we head off to the Heart and Soul cafe., a 5 minute walk from our motel. It is a Sunday, so my fears of it being busy are correct. We queue for about 15 minutes, but do get chatting to the couple in front, which passes the time. Today … Read more USA 2024 Day 12 – Pinedale to Vernal