We got an early start this morning because we had about a five hour drive to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. We drove through more high desert country which has predominately
been what we have seen since we left the Tetons. We arrived at the visitor's center and proceeded to make our children miserable (like all good parents) by making them watch the 15 minute video on the park. We found it interesting and informative. It also proved to be entertaining. (We had no idea a movie could produce such gutteral sounds and contorted faces from our children) We wish we could have taken some pictures of them but it was too dark in the theater.
We then proceeded to hike out on the dunes. The highest dune was 750 ft. tall. We had plans to hike to the top but quickly realized that we should have started earlier in the day and we should have toted more water. It was difficult ascending but rather fun descending. You really didn't have to worry about falling because your feet sink into the sand. While standing on one of the ridges, the wind picked up and the sand was really blowing. It was a bit uncomfortable when it hit the skin. Could only imagine that a sand storm in shorts would not be fun! It was an interesting place to visit and worth the trip!
We left the park and drove for about 2 hours to Pueblo, Co. We found a Cracker Barrel and felt like we were home. This is the only one we've seen since we've been gone. After dinner we drove to the KOA. Katelyn and Landon had to try out the big bounce pillow they have here. Lincoln was afraid he would bounce out his dinner so he opted to relax in the RV. While bouncing, Katelyn landed funny and bent her toe nail back. Dr. Mom and Dr. Dad had to get out the first aid kit. It bled a lot but with TLC, bandaids, Ibuprofin and some ice cream Katelyn is doing much better!
Everyone is watching a movie in the RV at the moment. We are looking forward to going to Pike's Peak tomorrow. It's hard to believe that tomorrow is our last day of vacation before
heading home. It has flown by !!
5 comments:
Can't wait to see your pictures
What a way to end your sightseeing in the western United States. All together now, "O beautiful for spacious skies!"
Yikes on Katie's toe - Landon looks like he is having a blast. And, it looks like Linc is walking with Landon in the other photo? James is probably having his afternoon nap after dropping Missy off at the local laundry mat--that is if he got her out of jail.
It's a gorgeous and sunny day in Indy.
Am trying to cheer you up with some posts since tomorrow you may headed toward the after vacation blues
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