Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Day 5 - Rocky Mountain National Park

The sun finally came out today!!!

Jay and I took advantage of the gorgeous weather and spent most of the day outside... I know, I know… When it comes to spending the day in nature, I’m not the most likely candidate. Which is why I think the following photo is both funny and appropriate. :)


From 2009 Colorado Vacation



Jay and I are really enjoying the mountain house. We are so fortunate to have such a beautiful place to stay with all of the comforts of home. We watched a movie this morning, made breakfast tacos; then drove from Granby through Rocky Mountain National Park, into Estes Park, and back.


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation



Rocky Mountain National Park was beautiful.


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation



It started snowing RIGHT when we stopped at the Continental Divide. It was awesome timing and a very pretty sight.


From 2009 Colorado Vacation







We stopped at almost every scenic rest stop along the way. Jay read EVERY plaque (I’m not kidding Caren), threw snowballs at me, and laughed at me for falling knee-deep into the snowbanks. This actually happened a lot. In fact, I accidentally fell in waist deep WITH the camera and couldn't get out without help. Oops!


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation



I think the highest we went was an area of Tundra at about 12,000 feet above sea level. It was snowing up there too – and very windy!





We also stopped near a at river near Estes Park. Here we saw an elk (I think) or maybe it was a moose... And then a RAINBOW!!! (what a day)


From 2009 Colorado Vacation


From 2009 Colorado Vacation



I hope everyone enjoys these photos as much as we did.

Love, A&J


From 2009 Colorado Vacation

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