Rocky Mountain High - Colorado 

Eight days and 2700 motorcycle miles later, Jim & Dianne return happily home from thier longest two-up trip yet. Divine appointments in Glorieta, NM, and Ouray, CO, allow us to meet both old and new friends.

A summer motorcycle journey through northern New Mexico and southwestern Colorado.
A summer motorcycle journey through northern New Mexico and southwestern Colorado.
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After 575 mi., day 1, 06/17/06 ends in Santa Rosa, NM, on historic Route 66.
After 575 mi., day 1, 06/17/06 ends in Santa Rosa, NM, on historic Route 66.
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Dianne rejoices as Day 2 begins on Holy Ground in Glorieta, NM.
Dianne rejoices as Day 2 begins on Holy Ground in Glorieta, NM.
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Horses resting outside New Mexico Hall, Glorieta Baptist Conference Center.
Horses resting outside New Mexico Hall, Glorieta Baptist Conference Center.
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Riders Refreshed - Karen, Edward, Dianne, & Jim
Riders Refreshed - Karen, Edward, Dianne, & Jim
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Unexpected reunion with 1976 LSU-BSU buddy Tim LaFleuor and daughter Elizabeth.
Unexpected reunion with 1976 LSU-BSU buddy Tim LaFleuor and daughter Elizabeth.
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New friend Jess Moody with whom we prayed for his grandson Chris who is photojournaling China.
New friend Jess Moody with whom we prayed for his grandson Chris who is photojournaling China.
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Rest stop on US 84 north of Santa Fe.
Rest stop on US 84 north of Santa Fe.
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Dianne cuts it up with local marmot (woodchuck).
Dianne cuts it up with local marmot (woodchuck).
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Crossing the blooming desert is aided by a nifty evaporative cooling vest.
Crossing the blooming desert is aided by a nifty evaporative cooling vest.
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US 550 - Million Dollar Hwy. north of Durango, CO.
US 550 - Million Dollar Hwy. north of Durango, CO.
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Looking out over Silverton, CO.
Looking out over Silverton, CO.
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Ouray (pronounced 'Your A'), CO, provided lodging for two nights.
Ouray (pronounced 'Your A'), CO, provided lodging for two nights.
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Evening descends in Ouray, after 480 miles on day 2.
Evening descends in Ouray, after 480 miles on day 2.
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Vern & Dorothy - summer residents of Ouray, and surprising to learn, winter neighbors in Texas of Edward & Karen.
Vern & Dorothy - summer residents of Ouray, and surprising to learn, winter neighbors in Texas of Edward & Karen.
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Day 3 morning hike to scenic Box Canyon Falls.
Day 3 morning hike to scenic Box Canyon Falls.
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Going down to the Falls ...
Going down to the Falls ...
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... was easier than climbing to the top of the High Bridge Trail.
... was easier than climbing to the top of the High Bridge Trail.
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Appropriate Psalm posted at the Box Canyon Falls visitor center in Ouray.
Appropriate Psalm posted at the Box Canyon Falls visitor center in Ouray.
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Mounted up for only 100 miles on day 3 for a scenic tour of Telluride, CO.
Mounted up for only 100 miles on day 3 for a scenic tour of Telluride, CO.
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Switched horses in Telluride. Motorcyles for Gondola.
Switched horses in Telluride. Motorcyles for Gondola.
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Gondola gazing! Simply amazing!
Gondola gazing! Simply amazing!
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Telluride Mountain Resort
Telluride Mountain Resort
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Pretty Petunia's, but Baby's Born to Shop.
Pretty Petunia's, but Baby's Born to Shop.
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Chowing down those fine New Orleans beignets - Day 4 breakfast before leaving Ouray.
Chowing down those fine New Orleans beignets - Day 4 breakfast before leaving Ouray.
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Almost bought flowers from this little Swiss boy last morning in Ouray.
Almost bought flowers from this little Swiss boy last morning in Ouray.
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Dianne's habit rubbing off on Karen, Montrose, CO.
Dianne's habit rubbing off on Karen, Montrose, CO.
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This way from US 50 east of Montrose to the South Rim of the Canyon.
This way from US 50 east of Montrose to the South Rim of the Canyon.
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First view of the Mighty Canyon Carver, the Gunnison River.
First view of the Mighty Canyon Carver, the Gunnison River.
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Want to know what these people at the Visitors Center lookout point are gazing into? ...
Want to know what these people at the Visitors Center lookout point are gazing into? ...
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