Yep, that is right, we broke down. For the past three days we have been in the middle of nowhere, and then suddenly, we are in a small town in Colorado when the car just stopped. Luckily, and really this could only happen to us, the place we "coasted" into was an organic co-op grocery store. So, Ash and I strolled around, bought some food, and Derek called AAA. Within 10 minutes a tow truck was there, and now we are at the mechanic. Turns out, the last person that put the battery in (Derek) installed it incorrectly, this caused something to be up against the positive charge, and burned a hole (literally a hole) in our battery. We are about to be off. All totaled up to be an hour out of our day. I must say we all feel really lucky! Off to Mesa Verde, till next time be well! BTW, we are having an amazing time! It was such a good choice come to Colorado first. Check out the pics from out backpacking trip in Great Sand Dunes NP. Hope everyone is well!
Katie
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| We drove down 4 miles of this to get to our campsite in Colorado! |
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| At that campsite we were the only campers, well aside from the infestation of catepillers |
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| Great Sand Dunes National Park |
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| We backpacked in to the dunes, the absolute most private, quiet campsite we have ever been to! |
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| Our tent! Look at the privacy, and notice the lack of amenities, so yes we hiked in all of our water, and hiked out all of our trash |
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| Our tent again, and all of our footprints |
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| <3 |
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| We love Derek and his pictures |
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| Our hike back, almost there |
Wow, looks really cool! really like the picture of the tent in the middle of nothing!
ReplyDeleteWow Katie-amazing pictures! Looks like another unforgettable trip! Sue Kirkpatrick
ReplyDeleteSeriously? Were there any noises? Was it freezing at night?
DeleteIt was silent, and not too cold, but very windy. We couldn't stake our tent in (because of the sand) so we had to fill our stuff sacks with sand and jimmy rig them onto the corners of the tent.
DeleteSo very thankful that the problems with the car were somewhat minor and that you were able to coast into town. Luck? Coincidence? Don't think so! The picture are great!
ReplyDeleteKatie, Derek once again you have found fabulous places to explore...pictures are incredible! I'll share updates with Nana and Pepe...we all love you and big hugs to Ashlin . Debbie and Wayne
ReplyDeleteWow that is all I can say... Pics are bea..u..tiful! Of course I prefer 5 star hotel lol. Enjoy be safe. Sandy
ReplyDeletebeautiful pics..be nice to that camry.......I see all those pictures and yes I am thinking where are the snakes...hugs to all of you be safe ..ly dad
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