Look for Canyonlands and Capitol Reef National Parks entries to follow

Still in Utah in the town of Torrey at Southies Cafe. Look for Canyonlands and Captiol Reef entries to follow shortly.  There are some hikes with my name on them right now...See you soon.  TC..

Train from Durango to Silverton Colorado

I was told not to miss the train ride from Durango to the mining town of Silverton Colorado while I was at Mesa Verde.  It is only 46 miles east of Mesa Verde and a ride worth while. The train and route is an original, from 1882.
I arrived at the station just in time to purchase a ticket and board a four hour ride back in time.  At only 12 miles an hour you get an opportunity to see what I call once in a lifetime sights.  I'll let you judge that with the pictures to follow.  Once in Silverton, I ate lunch at Handlebars and walked around the old town that from what I am told, has not changed much in a 128 years. On the way back I decided to take the bus route back which offers a different and faster way to my home in Mesa Verde.  It was a relaxing ride that allowed me a welcomed cat nap.  Enjoy the pictures. TC...

Smile when you say that pardner!

Ok, everyone move to the left, slowly.....

                                                                                           

Mesa Verde National Park, Co.

I am writing this entry and the previous (the one below), Traveling to Mesa Verde,  and the one above too, from a cafe in the town of Torrey, Utah. Currently, I am camped in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. I have not had internet service and only intermintent cell service for the past seven days, so I am catching up.   Enjoy. TC...
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Mesa Verde National Park is four miles high.  Located east of the town of Cortez, it is a marvel to behold.  The pictures really do a better job that I ever could of showing it's beauty. Enjoy.  TC...

   

                          Camping under the watchful eye of the mountain.

                                  They give a license to anyone in Colorado.
                                         What are you looking at?