Ridin' in the Rockies

We spent a fabulous week with our friends, Greg and Elaine in Cortez, Colorado. They thought it was hot but we were delighted with highs in the low 90s and lows in the upper 40s. They took us to lots of tourist sites including the Crow Canyon Archeological Center, Dove Creek where the famous Anasazi beans are packaged, the Methodist Thrift shop, and the Indian Pow Wow (photos) at the Ute Mountain Casino. There were many dancers in fine native dress and plenty of vendors and Indian Fry Bread to make a fine day. But no Indian taco could match Greg and Elaine's cooking!
Our favorite excursions were those we spent riding our quads in the San Juan Mountains. Our first ride was Willow Divide (photos). The temperatures at 10,000 feet were even chilly. On the Roaring Forks (photos) ride we were delighted to see Elk in the forest as we rode among the spruce, firs and aspens. We were pleased that Cecil and Linda accompanied us in the forest.
We finally headed east and after two days and 1100 miles we arrived back at the dead end where everything appears to be dead due to the dry, hot August weather. But those that stayed home and watered didn't seem to fair much better.