Day 20, Wed, Oct 16, Denver, Colorado

Wednesday, October 16th, we cleared out of Manti Cottage. We went to Cordell and Kris' for a final breakfast together. Breakfast was cooked on the grill outside and we sat at the picnic table to eat. We had such a great time visiting.

About 10am we left and pointed the Buick south on Hwy. 89 and picked up I-70 for the long journey home.

The first part of I-70 was 80mph. I do not like 80mph. We paused at scenic overlooks as the land formations were amazing.

Salt Wash Overlook, Utah

Devil's Canyon Overlook, Utah

Each scenic overlook has Navajo women with their blankets spread out and jewelry displayed. I am looking for a ring to match the pendant I purchased in Tombstone. Still did not find one. 

Ghost Rock, Utah

Rain clouds along I-70 in Utah

Green River, Utah

Colorado River, Colorado

Glenwood Canyon, Colorado

Gypsum, Colorado

Georgetown, Colorado mileage sign, How we wished we only had that many more miles to drive.

Timber line, Dillon, Colorado, is the point at which trees cannot grow anymore.

Spaceship home in Golden, Colorado was always a family favorite when leaving Denver on I-70.

Our hotel was in Aurora, Colorado. Met a man in the gas station near the hotel. He had a tablet in his hand and was clearly trying to find something. He came to me and said he had two hours before he had to be at the airport. He wanted to know what he could do in that two hours locally. I assured the poor fellow that, while I did live in Denver 40 years ago, none of the things we could see were even built at that time. I really didn't know what was close for his to visit. He asked about driving back into Denver. I had to tell him that was probably not a good idea as traffic in and out of Denver would be prohibitive of him getting back to the airport in time. I don't know what he chose to do. Bless his heart.